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ELIZABETH MARIE POLFER M.D.
NPI 1982938155
Orthopaedic Surgery in Bethesda, MD

Active since September 21, 2009PECOS Enrolled
4954 NORTH PALMER ROAD, AMERICA BUILDING, SECOND FLOOR, ROOM 2157, BETHESDA, MD 20889(301) 400-2964(301) 319-7081 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 17, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 17, 2024, Nov 9, 2023, Jan 5, 2023 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2021).

About Elizabeth Marie Polfer M.d. NPPES

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

ELIZABETH MARIE POLFER M.D. (NPI 1982938155) is an individual orthopaedic surgery provider in Bethesda, Maryland, licensed in Texas (S0775) and active in the NPI registry since September 2009. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1982938155
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207X00000X
Provider Legal NameELIZABETH MARIE POLFERCredential: M.D.
Location Address4954 NORTH PALMER ROAD, AMERICA BUILDING, SECOND FLOOR, ROOM 2157Bethesda, MD 20889-5630
Mailing Address4954 North Palmer Road, America Building, Second Floor, Room 2157Bethesda, MD 20889-5630 · (301) 400-2964 · Fax (301) 319-7081
Phone(301) 400-2964
Fax(301) 319-7081
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateSeptember 21, 2009
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 17, 20244 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 17, 2024
✔ NPI 1982938155 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyOrthopaedic SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207X00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · S0775
Definition
An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.
Also ListedOrthopaedic Surgery · Hand SurgeryTaxonomy 207XS0106X · License S0775 (TX)
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X
4954 NORTH PALMER ROAD, Bethesda, MD 20889
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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 1Walter Reed Army Medical Ctr, 6900 Georgia Avenue, NWWashington, DC 20307-0001 · Phone (202) 782-6573
Location 24801 Alberta AveEl Paso, TX 79905-2707 · Phone (915) 215-5400 · Fax (915) 215-8632

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Imperial Insurance Companies, Inc..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)

Elizabeth Marie Polfer M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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 Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Elizabeth Polfer reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Billings Clinic
1,529 mi
Family Medicine
620 S HAYNES AVE
Miles City, MT 59301
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Montana enrollment
  • 1,264 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1427194836 (406) 233-7000
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
1,713 mi
Family Medicine
313 S RIO VISTA RD
El Paso, TX 79927
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso
  • 856 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1588622500 (915) 859-0817

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 20889 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
$80.66 typical visit price
range $21.40 – $158.88
Typical copayment $20.16 (range $5.35 – $39.72)
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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 2

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

DR. NATHAN ALLEN BOGGS M.D.
Allergy & Immunology
4954 NORTH PALMER ROAD, BUILDING 19, ROOM 4112
BETHESDA, MD 20889
Montgomery County (301) 295-7988
ALDEN VINCENT CHIU MD
Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)
4954 NORTH PALMER ROAD, HEM/ONC CLINIC, AMERICA BLDG, 3RD FLOOR
BETHESDA, MD 20889
Montgomery County (301) 319-2100

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 Elizabeth Polfer's NPI number?

The NPI number for Elizabeth Polfer is 1982938155. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 21, 2009.

Where is Elizabeth Polfer located?

Elizabeth Polfer practices at 4954 North Palmer Road America Building, Second Floor, Room 2157, Bethesda, MD 20889. The listed phone number is (301) 400-2964.

What is Elizabeth Polfer's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Orthopaedic Surgery with taxonomy code 207X00000X.

Is Elizabeth Polfer enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Elizabeth Polfer is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Elizabeth Polfer's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Elizabeth Polfer reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Billings Clinic (Miles City, MT) and Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (El Paso, TX). Each 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 Elizabeth Polfer's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Elizabeth Polfer accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and Imperial Insurance Companies, Inc. list Elizabeth Polfer 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 Elizabeth Polfer was last updated on July 17, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.