Dean Polistina, MD
NPI 1386756146 · Ophthalmology Physician · New York, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Dean Polistina, MD is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in New York, NY (NPI 1386756146).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1386756146
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 193200 (NY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,912 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 605 | $136 |
| Established Patient Problem Focused Exam of Visual System92012 | 587 | $97 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 154 | $39 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing92083 | 119 | $69 |
| Removal of Cataract With Insertion of Prosthetic Lens66984 | 114 | $572 |
| New Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92004 | 85 | $160 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 23 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 524 | 164 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 218 | 176 |
| Timolol Maleate | 197 | 50 |
| Ketorolac Tromethamine | 175 | 120 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 99 | 28 |
| Ofloxacin | 98 | 73 |
| Bimatoprostbrand: Lumigan | 94 | 25 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$259 across 7 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-08-31
- Last updated
- 2008-01-30
Frequently asked questions
- What is Dean Polistina's NPI number?
- Dean Polistina's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1386756146, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Dean Polistina's specialty?
- Dean Polistina is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Dean Polistina located?
- Dean Polistina's practice location on file with NPPES is 30 West 60th St, New York, NY 10023.
- What is Dean Polistina's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Dean Polistina is (212) 262-5177.
- Does Dean Polistina accept Medicare?
- Dean Polistina is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Dean Polistina's NPI active?
- Yes — Dean Polistina's NPI (1386756146) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2008-01-30.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.