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DR. ERIC E POLK OD
NPI 1184845422
Optometrist in Saint Louis, MO

Active since May 02, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
79.29/100
CMS Quality Rating
450 N NEW BALLAS RD, DEPT OPHTHALMOLOGY, STE 265, SAINT LOUIS, MO 63141(314) 362-3937(866) 505-8818 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 21, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: May 9, 2024, Nov 29, 2021, Nov 16, 2021 (3 updates tracked since 2021).

About Dr. Eric E Polk Od NPPES

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

DR. ERIC E POLK OD (NPI 1184845422) is an individual optometrist in Saint Louis, Missouri, licensed in Missouri (T03184) and active in the NPI registry since May 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (1994).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1184845422
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. ERIC E POLKCredential: OD
Location Address450 N NEW BALLAS RD, DEPT OPHTHALMOLOGY, STE 265Saint Louis, MO 63141-6859
Mailing AddressPo Box 7412011Chicago, IL 60674-2011 · (314) 362-3937 · Fax (866) 505-8818
Phone(314) 362-3937
Fax(866) 505-8818
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1994
Enumeration DateMay 2, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateApril 21, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 31, 2021
✔ NPI 1184845422 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152W00000X
License✔ Licensed in MO · T03184
Definition
Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.
450 N NEW BALLAS RD, Saint Louis, MO 63141
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid319112207MO

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Cox HealthPlans.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

Dr. Eric E Polk Od 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 ID4385782051
PECOS Enrollment IDI20091118000028
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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 63141 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
$128.28 typical visit price
range $55.65 – $169.38
Typical copayment $32.07 (range $13.91 – $42.34)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$69.50 typical visit price
range $17.76 – $137.92
Typical copayment $17.37 (range $4.44 – $34.48)
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.

79.29/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality71.46
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost59.51

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.

HHC ASC, LLC
Clinic/Center (Ambulatory Surgical)
450 N NEW BALLAS RD, STE. 206 SOUTH WING
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63141
St. Louis County (314) 993-6969
MARK F. HESKER, D.D.S., P.C.
Dentist (General Practice)
450 N NEW BALLAS RD, SUITE #200
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63141
St. Louis County (314) 569-3337
BALLAS OUTPATIENT SURGERY CENTER LP
Clinic/Center (Ambulatory Surgical)
450 N NEW BALLAS RD, STE 103
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63141
St. Louis County (314) 991-0776
THE HEART HEALTH CENTER CATH LAB, LLC
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
450 N NEW BALLAS RD, STE 170W
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63141
St. Louis County (314) 993-6969
MS. SUSAN RATHGEB AUD
Audiologist
450 N NEW BALLAS RD, DEPT OTOLARYNGOLOGY, STE 140
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63141
St. Louis County (314) 362-7509
DR. STEPHEN J PIEPER MD
Internal Medicine (Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology)
450 N NEW BALLAS RD, STE 270 W
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63141
St. Louis County (314) 991-6969
ORTHO SPORT & SPINE PHYSICIANS OF MISSOURI, LLC
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
450 N NEW BALLAS RD
CREVE COEUR, MO 63141
St. Louis County (314) 390-0135
HHC HEALTH CARE, LLC
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
450 N NEW BALLAS RD, STE 270 WEST WING
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63141
St. Louis County (314) 993-6969

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 Eric Polk's NPI number?

The NPI number for Eric Polk is 1184845422. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 2, 2007.

Where is Eric Polk located?

Eric Polk practices at 450 N New Ballas Rd Dept Ophthalmology, Ste 265, Saint Louis, MO 63141. The listed phone number is (314) 362-3937.

What is Eric Polk's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist with taxonomy code 152W00000X.

Is Eric Polk enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Eric Polk 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 Eric Polk accept?

Health plans from Cox HealthPlans list Eric Polk 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Eric Polk was last updated on April 21, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 months 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.