CAROLINE JULIA POLSKA MD
NPI 1861078446
Pathology - Anatomic Pathology in Birmingham, AL

Active since March 23, 2021PECOS Enrolled
619 19TH ST S, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233(205) 934-4011 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 28, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 28, 2026, Mar 23, 2021 (2 updates tracked since 2021).

About Caroline Julia Polska Md NPPES

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

CAROLINE JULIA POLSKA MD (NPI 1861078446) is an individual anatomic pathology provider in Birmingham, Alabama, licensed in Alabama (MD.49188) and active in the NPI registry since March 2021. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Saint Louis, and is a graduate of Other (2021).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1861078446
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207ZP0101X
Provider Legal NameCAROLINE JULIA POLSKACredential: MD
Location Address619 19TH ST SBirmingham, AL 35233-1900
Mailing AddressPo Box 55310Birmingham, AL 35255-5310
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2021
Enumeration DateMarch 23, 2021
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 28, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 28, 2026
✔ NPI 1861078446 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPathology · Anatomic PathologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207ZP0101X
License✔ Licensed in AL · MD.49188
Definition
A pathologist deals with the causes and nature of disease and contributes to diagnosis, prognosis and treatment through knowledge gained by the laboratory application of the biologic, chemical and physical sciences. A pathologist uses information gathered from the microscopic examination of tissue specimens, cells and body fluids, and from clinical laboratory tests on body fluids and secretions for the diagnosis, exclusion and monitoring of disease.
619 19TH ST S, Birmingham, AL 35233

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11402 S Grand BlvdSaint Louis, MO 63104-1004 · Phone (314) 977-4606 · Fax (314) 977-7615

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Caroline Julia Polska Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID143792374
PECOS Enrollment IDI20260618000832
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Caroline Polska reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Ambulatory Surgical
2000 6TH AVE SOUTH
Birmingham, AL 35233
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Alabama enrollment
  • 4,494 clinicians in this Medicare group

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 35233 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
$122.31 typical visit price
range $52.65 – $161.63
Typical copayment $30.57 (range $13.16 – $40.40)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$93.72 typical visit price
range $16.56 – $131.65
Typical copayment $23.43 (range $4.14 – $32.91)
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 20

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

Emergency Medicine (Medical Toxicology)
619 19TH ST S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Surgery
619 19TH ST S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Registered Nurse
619 19TH ST S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Physician Assistant
619 19TH ST S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Emergency Medicine
619 19TH ST S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Hospitalist
619 19TH ST S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
619 19TH ST S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Internal Medicine (Hematology)
619 19TH ST S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233

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 Caroline Polska's NPI number?

The NPI number for Caroline Polska is 1861078446. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 23, 2021.

Where is Caroline Polska located?

Caroline Polska practices at 619 19th St S, Birmingham, AL 35233. The listed phone number is (205) 934-4011.

What is Caroline Polska's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pathology, specializing in Anatomic Pathology, with taxonomy code 207ZP0101X.

Is Caroline Polska enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Caroline Polska is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Caroline Polska's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Caroline Polska reassigns Medicare benefits to University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation, PC (Birmingham, AL). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Caroline Polska's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Caroline Polska accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama list Caroline Polska 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 Caroline Polska was last updated on August 28, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.