DOROTHY POLAHAR DO
NPI 1720340219
Family Medicine in Kensington, MD

Active since June 12, 2012Opted out of Medicare · through Oct 9, 2027
10540 CONNECTICUT AVE, KENSINGTON, MD 20895(301) 949-0030(301) 949-0033 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 27, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Dorothy Polahar Do NPPES

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

DOROTHY POLAHAR DO (NPI 1720340219) is an individual family medicine provider in Kensington, Maryland, licensed in Maine (T1281) and active in the NPI registry since June 2012. She has opted out of Medicare through October 9, 2027 and remains eligible to order and refer.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1720340219
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameDOROTHY POLAHARCredential: DO
Location Address10540 CONNECTICUT AVEKensington, MD 20895-2426
Mailing Address10540 Connecticut AveKensington, MD 20895-2426 · (301) 949-0030 · Fax (301) 949-0033
Fax(301) 949-0033
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJune 12, 2012
Last NPPES UpdateJune 27, 2024
NPPES CertifiedJune 27, 2024
NPI 1720340219 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
License Licensed in ME · T1281
Definition

Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.

10540 CONNECTICUT AVE, Kensington, MD 20895

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

Opted out of Medicare

Dorothy Polahar Do has filed a Medicare opt-out affidavit. Services are provided under private contract between the provider and the patient, and are not billed to or reimbursed by Medicare. The opt-out is on file from October 9, 2015 through October 9, 2027.

Opt-Out Effective DateOctober 9, 2015
Opt-Out In Effect ThroughOctober 9, 2027Opt-out affidavits renew automatically every two years unless cancelled
Eligible to Order & Refer Part B Labs & Imaging Durable Medical Equipment Home Health Agency Power Mobility DevicesAn opted-out provider can still order and refer for Medicare patients in the categories marked above, even though their own services are not covered.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 20895 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
$100.31 typical visit price
range $65.18 – $194.86
Typical copayment $25.07 (range $16.29 – $48.71)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$113.72 typical visit price
range $21.40 – $158.88
Typical copayment $28.43 (range $5.35 – $39.72)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 7

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

Clinic/Center (Urgent Care)
10540 CONNECTICUT AVE
KENSINGTON, MD 20895
Family Medicine
10540 CONNECTICUT AVE
KENSINGTON, MD 20895
Emergency Medicine
10540 CONNECTICUT AVE
KENSINGTON, MD 20895
Internal Medicine (Obesity Medicine)
10540 CONNECTICUT AVE
KENSINGTON, MD 20895
Internal Medicine
10540 CONNECTICUT AVE
KENSINGTON, MD 20895
Physician Assistant (Medical)
10540 CONNECTICUT AVE
KENSINGTON, MD 20895
Emergency Medicine
10540 CONNECTICUT AVE
KENSINGTON, MD 20895

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 Dorothy Polahar's NPI number?

The NPI number for Dorothy Polahar is 1720340219. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 12, 2012.

Where is Dorothy Polahar located?

Dorothy Polahar practices at 10540 Connecticut Ave, Kensington, MD 20895. The listed phone number is (301) 949-0030.

What is Dorothy Polahar's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is Dorothy Polahar enrolled in Medicare?

No. Dorothy Polahar has opted out of Medicare through October 9, 2027. Care is provided under private contracts, and Medicare does not pay for services furnished by providers who have opted out. The provider remains eligible to order and refer services for Medicare patients.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Dorothy Polahar was last updated on June 27, 2024. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.