Quick answers
- Does Dean C. Polistina accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Dean C. Polistina accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Dean C. Polistina see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 836 Original Medicare patients and 1,960 services for Dean C. Polistina. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Dean C. Polistina's NPI number?
- 1386756146. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Dean C. Polistina, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 836 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,960 |
| Different services or procedures | 20 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 77 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)605 services
- Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (92012)587 services
- Imaging of optic nerve (92133)154 services
- Exam of visual field with extended testing (92083)119 services
- Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens (66984)114 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure72%
- Arthritis42%
- Diabetes32%
- Ischemic heart disease29%
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)19%
Practice locations
Addresses where Dean C. Polistina is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 120 Warren StNew Rochelle, NY 10801 (914) 633‑7214
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Dean C. Polistina as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Southern Westchester Ophthalmology PC2 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in New Rochelle
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in New Rochelle, NY — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Southern Westchester Ophthalmology PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Medical College Of Pennsylvania |
| Graduation year | 1992 (34 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1386756146 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians