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JOHN S POLSON MD
NPI 1629159363
Anesthesiology in Oro Valley, AZ

Active since October 18, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1551 E TANGERINE ROAD, ATTN MEDICAL STAFF SERVICES, ORO VALLEY, AZ 85755(520) 901-3559(520) 901-3642 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 10, 2017. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About John S Polson Md NPPES

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

JOHN S POLSON MD (NPI 1629159363) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Oro Valley, Arizona, licensed in Arizona (20861) and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Wright State University Boonshoft School Of Medicine (1987).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1629159363
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameJOHN S POLSONCredential: MD
Location Address1551 E TANGERINE ROAD, ATTN MEDICAL STAFF SERVICESOro Valley, AZ 85755
Mailing AddressOro Valley Anesthesia Pllc Dept 9538Los Angeles, CA 90084-9538 · (520) 529-0313 · Fax (520) 901-3642
Phone(520) 901-3559
Fax(520) 901-3642
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSWright State University Boonshoft School Of MedicineGraduated 1987
Enumeration DateOctober 18, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 10, 2017
✔ NPI 1629159363 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
License✔ Licensed in AZ · 20861
Definition
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
1551 E TANGERINE ROAD, Oro Valley, AZ 85755
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Other Identifiers 5

Medicaid117772AZ
Medicare PINZ197968AZ
Medicare UPINF55074
Medicare ID-Type Unspecified05WCGCR29
Medicare PINZ119311AZ

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona, Oscar Health Plan, Inc..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

John S Polson Md 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 ID7012001761
PECOS Enrollment IDI20080123000628
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 9

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.

Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve) 64447
This procedure involves injecting a numbing agent and/or steroid into a nerve in your thigh. It's done to alleviate pain or inflammation. A needle will be carefully positioned near the nerve, and the medicine will be administered.
61 services60 patients
Anesthesia for electroshock therapy 00104
Anesthesia for electroshock therapy involves administering medications to put you into a deep sleep. This ensures you won't feel pain or remember the procedure. It's essential for your comfort and safety during the therapy.
60 services24 patients
Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement 01402
Anesthesia for a total knee joint replacement numbs your body to eliminate pain during surgery. This could be general anesthesia where you're unconscious, or regional anesthesia where only the leg is numb. It's administered by a specialist, ensuring safety and comfort.
40 services40 patients
Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement 76942
Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement is a technique where sound waves create images that help accurately position the needle during procedures. This method ensures precision, minimizes discomfort, and increases safety.
22 services22 patients
Anesthesia for total hip replacement 01214
Anesthesia for total hip replacement is a medical service where medication is given to eliminate pain during surgery. Two types are commonly used: general anesthesia, making you unconscious, or spinal anesthesia, numbing the lower body. The choice depends on your health and your doctor's recommendation.
17 services17 patients
Anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope 00812
Anesthesia for a colon examination with an endoscope is a method used to ensure comfort during the procedure. It involves administering medication to help you relax or sleep, thus reducing discomfort as the endoscope, a thin, flexible tube, is navigated through your colon.
12 services12 patients

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.

Reported Quality Measures

Post-Anesthetic Transfer of Care Measure: Procedure Room to a Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)
Percentage of patients, regardless of age, who are under the care of an anesthesia practitioner and are admitted to a PACU or other non-ICU location in which a post-anesthetic formal transfer of care protocol or checklist which includes the key transfer of…
26%423 patients2/55-star benchmark: 100%
Pre-operative OSA assessment
Percentage of patients who undergo a surgical procedure in the operating room/procedure room that have a pre-operative assessment for Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)
53%928 patients2/55-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

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

NILESH U BHAKTA MD
Anesthesiology
1551 E TANGERINE ROAD, ATTN MEDICAL STAFF SERVICES
ORO VALLEY, AZ 85755
Pima County (520) 901-3559

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 John Polson's NPI number?

The NPI number for John Polson is 1629159363. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 18, 2006.

Where is John Polson located?

John Polson practices at 1551 E Tangerine Road Attn Medical Staff Services, Oro Valley, AZ 85755. The listed phone number is (520) 901-3559.

What is John Polson's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is John Polson enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. John Polson 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 John Polson accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona and Oscar Health Plan, Inc. list John Polson 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 John Polson was last updated on February 10, 2017. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 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.