Quick answers
- Does Ilana Gelfond Polnariev accept Medicare assignment?
- Medicare's clinician data says Ilana Gelfond Polnariev may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Ilana Gelfond Polnariev see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 107 Original Medicare patients and 447 services for Ilana Gelfond Polnariev. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Ilana Gelfond Polnariev's NPI number?
- 1619972361. 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 Ilana Gelfond Polnariev, 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 | 107 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 447 |
| Different services or procedures | 21 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)69 services
- Photography of the retina (92250)68 services
- Photography of content of eyes (92285)65 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)63 services
- Exam of visual field with extended testing (92083)55 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 blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis51%
- Diabetes50%
- Ischemic heart disease39%
- Anxiety27%
Practice locations
Addresses where Ilana Gelfond Polnariev is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 3710 13th AveBrooklyn, NY 11218 (718) 686‑7600
- 4079 Richmond AveStaten Island, NY 10312 (718) 481‑2020
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Ilana Gelfond Polnariev as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- L'refuah Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Inc.19 clinicians in the group
- Ilana Gelfond Polnariev Od PC2 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Optometryprimary
Other optometrists in Brooklyn
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Brooklyn, NY — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in L'refuah Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Inc.
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | OD |
|---|---|
| Optometry school | Pennsylvania College Of Optometry |
| Graduation year | 2002 (24 years since optometry school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | May accept for some services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1619972361 |
| 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