Dr. Lois A Polatnick

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 46+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Lois A Polatnick, MD, is an Ophthalmology specialist in Maywood, Illinois. She attended and graduated from State University Of New York At Buffalo School Of Medicine in 1978, having over 46 years of diverse experience, especially in Ophthalmology. She is affiliated with many hospitals including Loyola University Medical Center. Dr. Lois A Polatnick also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Loyola University Medical Center. Dr. Lois A Polatnick accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (708) 216-9000 to request Dr. Lois A Polatnick the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 2160 S 1st Ave
Maywood, IL 60153-3328

Phone 1: (708) 216-9000


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Lois A Polatnick
Gender Female
PECOS ID 3375597826
Sole Proprietor Yes - She owns an unincorporated business by herself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment She does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • Ophthalmology (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 46 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Medical Doctor (MD)
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    Medical Doctor
    Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.

Education and Training

  • Dr. Lois A Polatnick attended and graduated from State University Of New York At Buffalo School Of Medicine in 1978.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1154356434
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Wednesday, July 12, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Wednesday, June 18, 2008

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - She does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - She does report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
  • EHR - She does not use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
  • MHI - She does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
  • MOC - She does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.

Language Spoken by Dr. Lois A Polatnick

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Lois A Polatnick has been primarily specialized in Ophthalmology for over 46 years of experience.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Ophthalmology
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    Ophthalmology
    An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.


Affiliated Hospitals



Medical Group Practice

  • Loyola University Medical Center


Practice Locations

2160 S 1st Ave
Maywood, IL 60153-3328
Phone: (708) 216-9000
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on Friday, November 17, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Wednesday, June 18, 2008. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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