Quick answers
- Does Tiffany L. Polanek accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Tiffany L. Polanek 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 Tiffany L. Polanek see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 115 Original Medicare patients and 1,396 services for Tiffany L. Polanek. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Tiffany L. Polanek's NPI number?
- 1952395014. 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 Tiffany L. Polanek, 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 | 115 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,396 |
| Different services or procedures | 13 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)65 services
- Photography of the retina (92250)29 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)26 services
- New patient complete exam of visual system (92004)18 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more (99212)13 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%
- Arthritis37%
- Diabetes30%
- Ischemic heart disease30%
- Osteoporosis19%
Hospitals where Tiffany L. Polanek works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Tiffany L. Polanek 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.
- Loyola University Medical CenterMaywood, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140276
Practice locations
Addresses where Tiffany L. Polanek is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 10320 S Cicero AveOak Lawn, IL 60453 (708) 229‑2200
- 2160 S 1st AveMaywood, IL 60153 (708) 216‑8372
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Tiffany L. Polanek as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Loyola University Medical Center953 clinicians in the group
- Christina J. Levi O D P C.65 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Optometryprimary
Other optometrists in Oak Lawn
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Oak Lawn, IL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Loyola University Medical Center
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | OD |
|---|---|
| Optometry school | Ferris State College - College Of Optometry |
| Graduation year | 2000 (26 years since optometry school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1952395014 |
| 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