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SAMUEL B POLLOCK JR. M.D.
NPI 1164593471
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in Louisville, KY

Active since November 10, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
95.5/100
CMS Quality Rating
3900 KRESGE WAY, SUITE 46, LOUISVILLE, KY 40207(502) 899-3858(502) 899-3878 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 7, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Samuel B Pollock Jr. M.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

SAMUEL B POLLOCK JR. M.D. (NPI 1164593471) is an individual thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) provider in Louisville, Kentucky, licensed in Kentucky (27788) and active in the NPI registry since November 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Baptist Health Floyd, and is a graduate of University Of Kentucky College Of Medicine (1980).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1164593471
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208G00000X
Provider Legal NameSAMUEL B POLLOCK JR.Credential: M.D.
Location Address3900 KRESGE WAY, SUITE 46Louisville, KY 40207-4660
Mailing AddressPo Box 950248Louisville, KY 40295-0248 · (502) 489-5730 · Fax (502) 489-5753
Phone(502) 899-3858
Fax(502) 899-3878
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Kentucky College Of MedicineGraduated 1980
Enumeration DateNovember 10, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 7, 2020
NPPES CertifiedDecember 7, 2020
✔ NPI 1164593471 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyThoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208G00000X
License✔ Licensed in KY · 27788
Definition
A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.
3900 KRESGE WAY, Louisville, KY 40207
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Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid64277882KY
Medicaid100348420IN

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include CareSource.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Samuel B Pollock Jr. M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID8224104815
PECOS Enrollment IDI20100816000791, I20131105000885
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 6

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Harvest of vein using an endoscope 33508
Harvesting a vein using an endoscope is a procedure where a small camera is used to help surgeons remove a vein from your body. This vein is often used to bypass a blocked artery, improving blood flow to your heart.
55 services55 patients
Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft 33533
A coronary artery bypass with one artery graft is a surgical procedure to improve blood flow to your heart. An artery from another part of your body is used to bypass a blocked or narrowed coronary artery. This can help reduce chest pain and risk of heart attack.
43 services43 patients
Exclusion of appendage of left upper chamber of heart performed during other procedure on chest 33268
This is a procedure done on the heart's left upper chamber (atrium). The small pouch-like appendage is sealed off during another chest procedure. This is done to reduce the risk of blood clots forming and causing strokes.
34 services34 patients
Coronary artery bypass using vein or artery graft, 3 grafts 33519
A coronary artery bypass with 3 grafts is a surgery to improve blood flow to the heart. Veins or arteries from other parts of your body are used to bypass blocked coronary arteries. This helps to restore normal blood flow to the heart, reducing the risk of heart disease.
20 services20 patients
Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and G0180
This is a service where a doctor or authorized practitioner certifies that you require Medicare-covered home health services. They will communicate with the home health agency and review reports on your health status to ensure you receive appropriate care. This does not involve an in-person visit.
20 services20 patients
Coronary artery bypass using vein or artery graft, 4 grafts 33521
A coronary artery bypass with 4 grafts is a heart operation where a surgeon takes healthy blood vessels from your leg, arm or chest to create new paths for blood to flow around blocked arteries in your heart. This can improve your heart function and symptoms.
16 services16 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 4

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Baptist Health Floyd

Acute Care Hospitals · New Albany, IN
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number150044
Location1850 State StNew Albany, IN 47150 · Floyd County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Baptist Health Hardin

Acute Care Hospitals · Elizabethtown, KY
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number180012
Location913 North Dixie AvenueElizabethtown, KY 42701 · Hardin County
Emergency services

Baptist Health Louisville

Acute Care Hospitals · Louisville, KY
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number180130
Location4000 Kresge WayLouisville, KY 40207 · Jefferson County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Baptist Health Lagrange

Acute Care Hospitals · La Grange, KY
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number180138
Location1025 New Moody LaneLa Grange, KY 40031 · Oldham County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 40207 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$162.27 typical visit price
range $52.76 – $162.27
Typical copayment $40.56 (range $13.19 – $40.56)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$66.24 typical visit price
range $16.53 – $131.99
Typical copayment $16.56 (range $4.13 – $32.99)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

95.5/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality89.59
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

Reported Quality Measures

Patient Centered Surgical Risk Assessment and Communication for Cardiac Surgery
Percentage of patients age 18 and older undergoing a non-emergency risk modeled cardiac surgery procedure that had personalized risk assessment using the STS risk calculator and discussed those risks with the surgeon.
100%224 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within 24 months AND who received tobacco cessation intervention if identified as a tobacco user
100%266 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

LAUREN SIMEL LEWIS
Obstetrics & Gynecology
3900 KRESGE WAY, SUITE 30
LOUISVILLE, KY 40207
Jefferson County (502) 891-8700
UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE REHABILITATION FACULTY GROUP, PLLC
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
3900 KRESGE WAY, STE #41
LOUISVILLE, KY 40207
Jefferson County (502) 899-3623
MRS. KRISTEN RAE HORD P.A.-C
Physician Assistant (Medical)
3900 KRESGE WAY, STE 30
LOUISVILLE, KY 40207
Jefferson County (502) 891-8700
CHELSEA FOWLER APRN
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
3900 KRESGE WAY
LOUISVILLE, KY 40207
Jefferson County (502) 259-4470
DR. GREGORY L PITTMAN MD
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
3900 KRESGE WAY, SUITE 56
LOUISVILLE, KY 40207
Jefferson County (502) 895-7265
WILLIAM C DILLON MD
Internal Medicine (Interventional Cardiology)
3900 KRESGE WAY, SUITE 60
LOUISVILLE, KY 40207
Jefferson County (502) 893-7710
FELIX ALBERT OLASH JR. M.D.
Internal Medicine
3900 KRESGE WAY, STE. 50
LOUISVILLE, KY 40207
Jefferson County (502) 897-1776
TARA S KAUFFMAN ARNP
Nurse Practitioner
3900 KRESGE WAY, SUITE 60
LOUISVILLE, KY 40207
Jefferson County (502) 893-7710

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Samuel Pollock's NPI number?

The NPI number for Samuel Pollock is 1164593471. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 10, 2006.

Where is Samuel Pollock located?

Samuel Pollock practices at 3900 Kresge Way Suite 46, Louisville, KY 40207. The listed phone number is (502) 899-3858.

What is Samuel Pollock's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) with taxonomy code 208G00000X.

Is Samuel Pollock enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Samuel Pollock is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Samuel Pollock accept?

Health plans from CareSource list Samuel Pollock as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Samuel Pollock affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Samuel Pollock is affiliated with Baptist Health Floyd, Baptist Health Hardin, Baptist Health Louisville and Baptist Health Lagrange.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Samuel Pollock was last updated on December 7, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.