2026 NPPES data Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician NPI 1881694933 MD
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JOHN POLLACK, MD

Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician in JOLIET, Illinois. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
179
Medicare Part D claims · 53 beneficiaries · Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician avg: 558
Generic prescribing
61%
generic claims · 39% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$15.72
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: JOHN POLLACK, MD is a Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician ([object Object]) practicing in JOLIET, Illinois with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 179 claims across 53 beneficiaries — 39% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $15.72 across 1 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: JOHN POLLACK, MD filed 179 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across JOLIET, Illinois. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

JOHN POLLACK, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

JOHN POLLACK, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/29/2005

NPI 1881694933

Primary specialty

Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician

Niche

913 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

179 68% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 558

Specialty distribution in Illinois

How Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician compares to other specialties among Illinois providers

Illinois providers

Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician share within Illinois

1. Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician share within Illinois

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

JOHN POLLACK, MD is a Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician provider practicing in JOLIET, Illinois, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1881694933. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

JOHN POLLACK, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician provider holding MD credentials at 300 BARNEY DR STE D, JOLIET, IL, 60435, with a listed phone of (815) 744-7515. NPI 1881694933 was issued on 07/29/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what POLLACK most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 179 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 53 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $13K in drug spend, split 39% brand-name and 61% generic by claim count. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 913 enrolled providers across 48 states and an average of 558 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

300 BARNEY DR STE D
JOLIET, IL 60435

Provider Details

NPI 1881694933
Specialty Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/29/2005

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where JOHN POLLACK, MD bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

ILLINOIS RETINA ASSOCIATES, PLLC
JOLIET, IL

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for JOHN POLLACK, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$16

Largest payer

ABBVIE INC.

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

License & disciplinary context — Illinois IDFPR 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~42K Illinois medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to JOHN POLLACK, MD. To verify JOHN POLLACK, MD's current license status, search the IDFPR public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

106
Total board actions, Illinois 2023
Across 103 cases
2.52
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Illinois statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
38 cases

IDFPR publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Illinois disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

JOHN POLLACK, MD — brand share 39.0%
Specialty average (est.)

39% brand-name claims vs 61% generic, on 179 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

179
Total Claims
$13K
Total Drug Cost
53
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
328
Total Day Supply
9,561
Brand vs Generic
39% brand / 61% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$9K
Generic Drug Cost
$5K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.72
Gender Split
40% female / 60% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Prednisolone Acetate
39
Timolol Maleate
33
Latanoprost
32
Ketorolac Tromethamine
18
Difluprednate
11

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician Overview

How JOHN POLLACK, MD fits within the Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician landscape nationally.

913
Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician Providers in US
48
States with Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician
558
Avg Claims per Provider

JOHN POLLACK, MD's 179 claims are below the specialty average of 558.

Nearby Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician Providers in Illinois

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Illinois, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as POLLACK.

Compare Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JOHN POLLACK, MD's specialty?
JOHN POLLACK, MD specializes in Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician and practices in JOLIET, Illinois. Credentials: MD.
How much does JOHN POLLACK, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JOHN POLLACK, MD wrote 179 Medicare Part D claims totaling $13K in drug costs for 53 beneficiaries.
Where is JOHN POLLACK, MD located?
JOHN POLLACK, MD is located at 300 BARNEY DR STE D, JOLIET, IL, 60435. Phone: (815) 744-7515.
What is JOHN POLLACK, MD's NPI number?
JOHN POLLACK, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1881694933, issued on 07/29/2005.
Does JOHN POLLACK, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JOHN POLLACK, MD's prescribing is 39% brand-name and 61% generic drugs by claim count, with $9K in brand drug costs.
How many Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 913 Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician providers across 48 states in the US. The average Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician provider writes 558 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does JOHN POLLACK, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JOHN POLLACK, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Prednisolone Acetate, Timolol Maleate, Latanoprost. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JOHN POLLACK, MD accept Medicare?
JOHN POLLACK, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 179 Part D claims and 53 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JOHN POLLACK, MD's credentials?
JOHN POLLACK, MD's NPI is 1881694933 with credentials MD. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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