Dr Gary I Polykoff, MD - Medicare Pain Management in Boston, MA

Dr Gary I Polykoff, MD is a medicare enrolled "Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation" physician in Boston, Massachusetts. He graduated from medical school in 1982 and has 42 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Pain Management. He is a member of the group practice The General Hospital Corporation and his current practice location is 15 Parkman St, Wac 340 Anesthesia Pain Management, Boston, Massachusetts. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (617) 726-3512.

Dr Gary I Polykoff is licensed to practice in Massachusetts (license number 81894) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1063402352.

Contact Information

Dr Gary I Polykoff, MD
15 Parkman St, Wac 340 Anesthesia Pain Management,
Boston, MA 02114-3117
(617) 726-3512
(617) 726-3519

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Gary I Polykoff
GenderMale
SpecialityPain Management
Experience42 Years
Location15 Parkman St, Boston, Massachusetts
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Gary I Polykoff graduated from medical school in 1982
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1063402352
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/27/2005
  • Last Update Date: 09/22/2011
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1951386945
  • Enrollment ID: I20040623000528

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Gary I Polykoff such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1063402352NPI-NPPES
3186733MedicaidMA
J19417OtherMABCBS MA
081894OtherMATUFTS HEALTH PLAN

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208100000XPhysical Medicine & Rehabilitation 81894 (Massachusetts)Primary
2081P2900XPhysical Medicine & Rehabilitation - Pain Medicine 81894 (Massachusetts)Secondary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Massachusetts General HospitalBoston, MAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
The General Hospital Corporation65078038061054

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Gary I Polykoff allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameMassachusetts General Physicians Organization Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1801874573
PECOS PAC ID: 2466365820
Enrollment ID: O20031111000434
Entity NameThe General Hospital Corporation
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1023049236
PECOS PAC ID: 6507803806
Enrollment ID: O20080313000351

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Gary I Polykoff is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Gary I Polykoff, MD
Po Box 9142, Mass General Physician Organization,
Charlestown, MA 02129-9142

Ph: (617) 724-0287
Dr Gary I Polykoff, MD
15 Parkman St, Wac 340 Anesthesia Pain Management,
Boston, MA 02114-3117

Ph: (617) 726-3512

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