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JOHN S POLLACK MD
NPI 1881694933
Ophthalmology - Retina Specialist in Joliet, IL

Active since July 29, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
300 BARNEY DR STE D, JOLIET, IL 60435(815) 744-7515(815) 744-7661 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 4, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Feb 4, 2022, Mar 4, 2021, Nov 15, 2017 (3 updates tracked since 2017).

About John S Pollack Md NPPES

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

JOHN S POLLACK MD (NPI 1881694933) is an individual retina specialist in Joliet, Illinois, licensed in Illinois (036096324) and active in the NPI registry since July 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Harvey, and is a graduate of Georgetown University School Of Medicine (1991).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1881694933
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207WX0107X
Provider Legal NameJOHN S POLLACKCredential: MD
Location Address300 BARNEY DR STE DJoliet, IL 60435-5279
Mailing Address11516 183rd Pl Ste SwOrland Park, IL 60467-9471 · (708) 877-1300 · Fax (708) 596-8719
Phone(815) 744-7515
Fax(815) 744-7661
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSGeorgetown University School Of MedicineGraduated 1991
Enumeration DateJuly 29, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 4, 20223 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 4, 2022
✔ NPI 1881694933 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyOphthalmology · Retina SpecialistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207WX0107X
License✔ Licensed in IL · 036096324
Definition
An ophthalmologist who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of vitreoretinal diseases.
Also ListedOphthalmologyTaxonomy 207W00000X · License 036096324 (IL)
300 BARNEY DR STE D, Joliet, IL 60435
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 171 W 156th St, Suite 400Harvey, IL 60426-4265 · Phone (708) 596-8710 · Fax (708) 596-9820

Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid036096324IL
Other180031254IL · Rrmc

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield.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 and accepts Medicare assignment

John S Pollack 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 ID4880660067
PECOS Enrollment IDI20101202000426
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 John Pollack reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Illinois Retina Associates PLLC
26 mi
Retina Specialist
71 W 156TH ST, STE 400
Harvey, IL 60426
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
  • 20 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1225038870 (708) 596-8710

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

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 12

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, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg J2777
Faricimab-svoa is a medication given through an injection into the eye to treat certain eye conditions. The 0.1 mg dosage helps control disease progression, improving vision and eye health. The procedure is done by a healthcare professional.
31,740 services106 patients
Imaging of retina 92134
Imaging of the retina is a non-invasive procedure that captures detailed images of your eye's interior. This helps detect conditions like macular degeneration or retinal detachment. It's painless and takes only a few minutes.
1,600 services574 patients
Injection of drug into eye 67028
An injection into the eye is a procedure where a medication is delivered directly into your eye to treat various conditions. A local anesthetic is applied to numb the eye, ensuring minimal discomfort. The drug helps manage diseases like macular degeneration or diabetic retinopathy.
1,030 services217 patients
Injection, ranibizumab, 0.1 mg J2778
Ranibizumab is a medication given via injection to treat certain eye conditions like age-related macular degeneration. It works by slowing vision loss and in some cases, improving vision by blocking abnormal blood vessel growth in the eye.
648 services24 patients
Established patient complete exam of visual system 92014
An established patient complete exam of the visual system involves a thorough check of your eyes and vision. It assesses eye health, checks for diseases, and measures your ability to see clearly at different distances. It's a routine, non-invasive procedure.
569 services462 patients
Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg J0178
Aflibercept injection is a treatment for certain eye conditions that affect vision. It works by blocking abnormal blood vessel growth and leakage in the eye, which can cause vision loss. The medication is administered directly into the eye by a healthcare professional.
392 services47 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 60435 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
$137.43 typical visit price
range $59.81 – $181.38
Typical copayment $34.35 (range $14.95 – $45.34)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$74.38 typical visit price
range $19.15 – $147.12
Typical copayment $18.59 (range $4.78 – $36.78)
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.

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 Pollack's NPI number?

The NPI number for John Pollack is 1881694933. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 29, 2005.

Where is John Pollack located?

John Pollack practices at 300 Barney Dr Ste D, Joliet, IL 60435. The listed phone number is (815) 744-7515.

What is John Pollack's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Ophthalmology, specializing in Retina Specialist, with taxonomy code 207WX0107X.

Is John Pollack enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. John Pollack 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.

Which organization bills Medicare for John Pollack's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), John Pollack reassigns Medicare benefits to Illinois Retina Associates PLLC (Harvey, IL). 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 John Pollack's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does John Pollack accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield list John Pollack 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 Pollack was last updated on February 4, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.