Quick answers
- Does Robert F. Polglase accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Robert F. Polglase 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 Robert F. Polglase see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 62 Original Medicare patients and 327 services for Robert F. Polglase. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Robert F. Polglase's NPI number?
- 1871630483. 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 Robert F. Polglase, 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 | 62 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 327 |
| Different services or procedures | 31 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 69 |
Most frequent services
- Blood glucose (sugar) test performed by hand-held instrument (82962)73 services
- Hemoglobin a1c level (83036)47 services
- Blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides) (80061)33 services
- Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals (80053)31 services
- Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count (85025)24 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 cholesterol61%
- Diabetes40%
- Arthritis35%
- Ischemic heart disease26%
- Chronic kidney disease24%
Hospitals where Robert F. Polglase works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Robert F. Polglase 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.
- University McDuffie County Regional Medical CenterThomson, GA · Acute Care Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 110111
Practice locations
Addresses where Robert F. Polglase is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2467 Golden Camp RdAugusta, GA 30906 (706) 790‑4440
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Robert F. Polglase as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Neighborhood Improvement Project, Inc68 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Emergency Medicineprimary
Other emergency medicine doctors in Augusta
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Augusta, GA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Neighborhood Improvement Project, Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Mercer University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1991 (35 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1871630483 |
| 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
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- 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