Joshua Polster, MD
NPI 1821054735 · Diagnostic Radiology Physician · Cleveland, OH
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Diagnostic Radiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joshua Polster, MD is a Diagnostic Radiology Physician provider in Cleveland, OH (NPI 1821054735).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1821054735
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Diagnostic Radiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 35083197P (OH)
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
20 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
4,263 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) |
|---|---|---|
| X-Ray of Knee, 4 Or More Views73564 | 521 | $11 |
| Dxa Bone Density Measurement of Hip, Pelvis, Spine77080 | 442 | $9 |
| X-Ray of Foot, Minimum of 3 Views73630 | 291 | $8 |
| X-Ray of Shoulder, Minimum of 2 Views73030 | 282 | $9 |
| X-Ray of Hip, 2-3 Views73502 | 274 | $10 |
| X-Ray of Hand, Minimum of 3 Views73130 | 183 | $8 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 3 Views |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$319 across 2 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
- 2006-04-21
- Last updated
- 2008-02-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joshua Polster's NPI number?
- Joshua Polster's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821054735, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joshua Polster's specialty?
- Joshua Polster is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Diagnostic Radiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Joshua Polster located?
- Joshua Polster's practice location on file with NPPES is 9500 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44195-0001.
- What is Joshua Polster's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joshua Polster is (800) 223-2273.
- Does Joshua Polster accept Medicare?
- Joshua Polster is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joshua Polster's NPI active?
- Yes — Joshua Polster's NPI (1821054735) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2008-02-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.