MICHAEL N. POLINSKY M.D. – NPI #1134183205
Neurological Surgery

A neurological surgeon provides the operative and non-operative management (i.e., prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, and rehabilitation) of disorders of the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems, including their supporting structures and vascular supply; the evaluation and treatment of pathological processes which modify function or activity of the nervous system; and the operative and non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon treats patients with disorders of the nervous system; disorders of the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, including the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries; disorders of the pituitary gland; disorders of the spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those which may require treatment by spinal fusion or instrumentation; and disorders of the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their distribution.

MICHAEL POLINSKY is a neurological surgeon located in SAINT PETERS, MO. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1134183205 to MICHAEL POLINSKY on April 14, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. According to the NPI data, there are 2 additional location(s) assigned to this provider which are listed below. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207T00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Neurological Surgery.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 4 years ago on May 18, 2022. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for MICHAEL POLINSKY below.

NPI Profile for
MICHAEL N. POLINSKY

NPI Number
1134183205
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
MICHAEL N. POLINSKY
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
5301 VETERANS MEMORIAL PKWY STE 105
SAINT PETERS, MO 63376-3429
Phone: (888) 828-8608 Fax: (314) 558-9017
2 Other location(s):
3 Saint Elizabeth Blvd Ste 3900
O Fallon, IL 62269-1282
Phone: (888) 828-8608
112 Piper Hill Dr Ste 12
Saint Peters, MO 63376-1690
Phone: (888) 828-8608
Fax: (314) 558-9017
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
Certification Date
May 18, 2022

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Identifiers

Identifiers for MICHAEL POLINSKY

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
MEDICAIDMO208722207
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207T00000X
- Neurological Surgery (Primary)
IL 036159037

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Endpoint

Health Information Exchange (HEI)

HEI is the mobilization of health care information electronically across organizations within a region, community or hospital system. Endpoints provide a simple and secure way for participants to send authenticated, encrypted health information directly to known, trusted recipients over the internet such as primary care physicians, specialists, hospitals, labs, etc.

Endpoint
https://epicproxy.et0965.epichosted.com/FHIRProxy/api/FHIR/DSTU2/
Endpoint type
FHIR URL
Endpoint Description
Content Type
CSV
Affiliation
Y
Endpoint Location
3015 N BALLAS RD,
SAINT LOUIS, MO 77025-1669

Additional Information

Offers Telehealth Services
Yes - Telehealth services allows you to talk to your health care provider using audio/video communications, such as Zoom, without actually going in to the doctor's office
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
MICHAEL POLINSKY is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • ANDERSON HOSPITAL
      6800 STATE ROUTE 162
      MARYVILLE, IL 62062
    • MERCY HOSPITAL ST LOUIS
      615 NEW BALLAS ROAD
      SAINT LOUIS, MO 63141
    • MISSOURI BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER
      3015 N BALLAS RD
      TOWN AND COUNTRY, MO 63131
    • PROGRESS WEST HOSPITAL
      2 PROGRESS POINT PKWY
      O FALLON, MO 63368
    • ST LUKES HOSPITAL
      232 S WOODS MILL RD
      CHESTERFIELD, MO 63017
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • BJC HOME CARE SERVICES
      670 MASON RIDGE CENTER DRIVE, STE 300
      SAINT LOUIS, MO 63141
  • INPATIENT REHABILITATION FACILITY
    • SSM HEALTH REHABILITATION HOSPITAL
      1027 BELLEVUE AVENUE
      RICHMOND HEIGHTS, MO 63117

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