DR. LOUIS B POLISH MD
NPI 1861575748
Internal Medicine - Infectious Disease in Burlington, VT

Active since October 23, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
111 COLCHESTER AVE, SMITH 274, BURLINGTON, VT 05401(802) 847-2264(802) 847-5322 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 8, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Dr. Louis B Polish Md NPPES

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

DR. LOUIS B POLISH MD (NPI 1861575748) is an individual infectious disease provider in Burlington, Vermont, licensed in Vermont (0420010784) and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Univ. Of Vermont - Fletcher Allen Health Care, and is a graduate of University Of Vermont College Of Medicine (1981).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1861575748
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RI0200X
Provider Legal NameDR. LOUIS B POLISHCredential: MD
Location Address111 COLCHESTER AVE, SMITH 274Burlington, VT 05401-1473
Mailing Address11 Vale DrSouth Burlington, VT 05403-5403
Fax(802) 847-5322
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Vermont College Of MedicineGraduated 1981
Enumeration DateOctober 23, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 8, 2007
NPI 1861575748 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Infectious DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RI0200X
License Licensed in VT · 0420010784
Definition
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
111 COLCHESTER AVE, Burlington, VT 05401

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Louis B Polish 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 ID9032180344
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040802000911
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 2

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
64 services42 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
48 services46 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Univ. Of Vermont - Fletcher Allen Health Care

Acute Care Hospitals · Burlington, VT
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number470003
Location111 Colchester AveBurlington, VT 05401 · Chittenden County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 05401 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
$127.71 typical visit price
range $55.80 – $168.48
Typical copayment $31.92 (range $13.95 – $42.12)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$98.40 typical visit price
range $18.08 – $137.84
Typical copayment $24.60 (range $4.52 – $34.46)
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.

Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
111 COLCHESTER AVE, UVM MEDICAL CENTER, DEPT OF INTERNAL MEDICINE, 222WP2
BURLINGTON, VT 05401
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
111 COLCHESTER AVE
BURLINGTON, VT 05401
Pediatrics
111 COLCHESTER AVE
BURLINGTON, VT 05401
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
111 COLCHESTER AVE
BURLINGTON, VT 05401
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
111 COLCHESTER AVE
BURLINGTON, VT 05401
Pathology (Clinical Laboratory Director, Non-physician)
111 COLCHESTER AVE
BURLINGTON, VT 05401
Registered Nurse (Medical-Surgical)
111 COLCHESTER AVE
BURLINGTON, VT 05401
Nurse Practitioner (Neonatal)
111 COLCHESTER AVE
BURLINGTON, VT 05401

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 Louis Polish's NPI number?

The NPI number for Louis Polish is 1861575748. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 23, 2006.

Where is Louis Polish located?

Louis Polish practices at 111 Colchester Ave Smith 274, Burlington, VT 05401. The listed phone number is (802) 847-2264.

What is Louis Polish's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Infectious Disease, with taxonomy code 207RI0200X.

Is Louis Polish enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Louis Polish 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 Louis Polish accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield list Louis Polish 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 Louis Polish affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Louis Polish is affiliated with Univ. Of Vermont - Fletcher Allen Health Care.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Louis Polish was last updated on July 8, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 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.