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Diagnostic Radiology

Joshua M. Polster, MD

Works at hospitals in Cleveland, OH · Avon, OH · Euclid, OH · Ohio

Summary

Dr. Joshua M. Polster, MD is a radiologist at 1740 Cleveland Rd, Wooster, OH 44691. Phone: (330) 287-4500. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Joshua M. Polster had 3,566 Original Medicare patients and 4,749 services. NPI 1821054735. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Radiologist (Medicare lists Diagnostic Radiology)
  • Address: 1740 Cleveland Rd, Wooster, OH 44691 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Phone: (330) 287‑4500
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospitals: Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland Clinic Avon Hospital, Euclid Hospital and 2 more
  • Group practice: Cleveland Clinic (+1 more)
  • Medical school: Clvlnd Clinic Lerner College Of Med Of Case Wstn Rsv University · graduated 1998 (28 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Joshua M. Polster, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Joshua M. Polster accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Joshua M. Polster 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 Joshua M. Polster see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 3,566 Original Medicare patients and 4,749 services for Joshua M. Polster. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Joshua M. Polster's NPI number?
1821054735. 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 Joshua M. Polster, 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 patients3,566
Services billed to Medicare4,749
Different services or procedures99
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients74

Most frequent services

  1. X-ray of knee, 4 or more views (73564)670 services
  2. Dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine (77080)502 services
  3. X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views (73030)404 services
  4. X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views (73630)384 services
  5. X-ray of hip, 2-3 views (73502)368 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%
  • Arthritis75%
  • High blood pressure71%
  • Anxiety26%
  • Osteoporosis26%
  • Diabetes25%

Hospitals where Joshua M. Polster works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Joshua M. Polster at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.

  • Cleveland ClinicCleveland, OH · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 360180
  • Cleveland Clinic Avon HospitalAvon, OH · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 360364
  • Euclid HospitalEuclid, OH · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 360082
  • Fairview HospitalCleveland, OH · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 360077
  • Lutheran HospitalCleveland, OH · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 360087

Practice locations

Addresses where Joshua M. Polster is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Joshua M. Polster as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Cleveland Clinic7,090 clinicians in the group
  • Wooster Clinic LLC299 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other radiologists in Wooster

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Wooster, OH — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Cleveland Clinic

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolClvlnd Clinic Lerner College Of Med Of Case Wstn Rsv University
Graduation year1998 (28 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1821054735
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians