Joseph Polakoski, DO
NPI 1659423390 · Emergency Medicine Physician · Brooklyn, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Emergency Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joseph Polakoski, DO is a Emergency Medicine Physician provider in Brooklyn, NY (NPI 1659423390).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1659423390
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Emergency Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- DO
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 213065 (NY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
1,191 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Department Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making99285 | 566 | $187 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making99284 | 305 | $129 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 276 | $225 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making99283 | 44 | $76 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $76–$225 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 7 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Tramadol Hcl | 57 | 57 |
| Cefuroxime Axetilbrand: Cefuroxime | 40 | 39 |
| Prednisone | 34 | 33 |
| Ondansetronbrand: Ondansetron Odt | 24 | 24 |
| Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Crystbrand: Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro | 23 | 21 |
| Methylprednisolone | 17 | 17 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-01-16
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joseph Polakoski's NPI number?
- Joseph Polakoski's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659423390, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joseph Polakoski's specialty?
- Joseph Polakoski is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Emergency Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Joseph Polakoski located?
- Joseph Polakoski's practice location on file with NPPES is 339 Hicks St, Brooklyn, NY 11201-5509.
- What is Joseph Polakoski's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joseph Polakoski is (718) 780-1961.
- Does Joseph Polakoski accept Medicare?
- Joseph Polakoski is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joseph Polakoski's NPI active?
- Yes — Joseph Polakoski's NPI (1659423390) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.