PAUL V. POLISHUK M.D. – NPI #1487648754
Urology

A urologist manages benign and malignant medical and surgical disorders of the genitourinary system and the adrenal gland. This specialist has comprehensive knowledge of and skills in endoscopic, percutaneous and open surgery of congenital and acquired conditions of the urinary and reproductive systems and their contiguous structures.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Urology

PAUL POLISHUK is an urologist located in ESCONDIDO, CA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1487648754 to PAUL POLISHUK on September 01, 2005. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 208800000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Urology.

The NPI profile was last updated on Dec 24, 2024. 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 PAUL POLISHUK below.

NPI Profile for
PAUL V. POLISHUK

NPI Number
1487648754
Enumeration Date

(about 21 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
PAUL V. POLISHUK
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
225 EAST SECOND AVENUE
ESCONDIDO, CA 92025
Phone: (760) 291-6606 Fax: (760) 291-6784
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Dec 24, 2024

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Identifiers

Identifiers for PAUL POLISHUK

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
medicaidCA00G843090
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
208800000X
- Urology (Primary)		 CA G84309

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Endpoint

Health Information Exchange (HEI)

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Endpoint
[email protected]
Endpoint type
Direct Messaging Address
Endpoint Description
Content Type
Affiliation
N
Endpoint Location
225 E 2ND AVE,
ESCONDIDO, CA 77025-1669

Additional Information

Education
CREIGHTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 1993
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
PAUL POLISHUK is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • MAMMOTH HOSPITAL
      85 SIERRA PARK ROAD PO BOX 660
      MAMMOTH LAKES, CA 93546
    • NORTHERN INYO HOSPITAL
      150 PIONEER LANE
      BISHOP, CA 93514
    • PALOMAR HEALTH DOWNTOWN CAMPUS
      555 EAST VALLEY PARKWAY
      ESCONDIDO, CA 92025
    • PALOMAR MEDICAL CENTER POWAY
      15615 POMERADO ROAD
      POWAY, CA 92064
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • PALOMAR HOME HEALTH SERVICES
      800 WEST VALLEY PARKWAY SUITE 200
      ESCONDIDO, CA 92025

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