Quick answers
- Does Franklin R. Polun accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Franklin R. Polun 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 Franklin R. Polun see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 582 Original Medicare patients and 3,731 services for Franklin R. Polun. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Franklin R. Polun's NPI number?
- 1881697886. 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 Franklin R. Polun, 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 | 582 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 3,731 |
| Different services or procedures | 67 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 77 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)1,035 services
- Test or measurement for functional capacity, each 15 minutes (97750)886 services
- X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views (73630)307 services
- Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails (11721)233 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)153 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 pressure70%
- Arthritis70%
- Diabetes30%
- Ischemic heart disease30%
- Osteoporosis22%
Hospitals where Franklin R. Polun works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Franklin R. Polun 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.
- Adventist Healthcare Shady Grove Medical CenterRockville, MD · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 210057
- Holy Cross Germantown HospitalGermantown, MD · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 210065
- Sibley Memorial HospitalWashington, DC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 090005
- Suburban HospitalBethesda, MD · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 210022
Practice locations
Addresses where Franklin R. Polun is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 12400 Park Potomac Ave, Suite R2Potomac, MD 20854 (301) 983‑8202
- 6410 Rockledge DrBethesda, MD 20817
- 6410 Rockledge Dr, Suite 600Bethesda, MD 20817
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Franklin R. Polun as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Suburban/Nrh Medical Rehabilitation Inc941 clinicians in the group
- National Capital Foot and Ankle Center, PC4 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Podiatryprimary
Other podiatrists in Potomac
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Potomac, MD — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Suburban/Nrh Medical Rehabilitation Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DPM |
|---|---|
| Podiatric medical school | Kent State University College Of Podiatric Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1985 (41 years since podiatric medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1881697886 |
| 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