NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Infectious Disease Physician NPI 1861575748 MD
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Infectious Disease Physician in Burlington, Vermont.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 8,314 in Infectious Disease Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
195
Medicare Part D claims · 24 beneficiaries · Infectious Disease Physician avg: 816
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Louis Polish, MD filed 195 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Infectious Disease Physician in Burlington, Vermont.
- 195
- Part D claims, 2023
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
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Louis Polish, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
195 35th percentile higher than 35% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Louis Polish, 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).
What does the federal data show about Louis Polish, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Infectious Disease Physician
Medicare Part D claims
195 76% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Vermont
How Infectious Disease Physician compares to other specialties among Vermont providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Infectious Disease Physician. Verify directly:
How MIPS and board certification work
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).
Louis Polish, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Infectious Disease Physician provider holding MD credentials at 111 COLCHESTER AVE, Burlington, VT, 05401, with a listed phone of (802) 847-2264. NPI 1861575748 was issued on 10/23/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 195 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 24 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $174K in drug spend.
Infectious Disease Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 8,314 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 816 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1861575748 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Infectious Disease Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 10/23/2006 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Louis Polish, 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.
University OF Vermont Medical Center Inc
Burlington, VT
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
195
Total Claims
$174K
Total Drug Cost
24
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 245
- Total Day Supply
- 5,980
- Generic Drug Cost
- $18K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 103
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 66.8 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.68
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Louis Polish, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Ertapenem
Ertapenem
19 claims
- Rifampin
Rifampin
19 claims
- Cephalexin
Cephalexin
13 claims
- Descovy
Descovy
12 claims
- Loperamide
Loperamide
12 claims
- Odefsey
Odefsey
12 claims
- Tivicay
Tivicay
12 claims
- Azithromycin
Azithromycin
11 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Ertapenem Ertapenem Sodium | 19 |
| Rifampin | 19 |
| Cephalexin | 13 |
| Descovy Emtricitabine/Tenofov Alafenam | 12 |
| Loperamide Loperamide Hcl | 12 |
| Odefsey Emtricitab/Rilpiviri/Tenof Ala | 12 |
| Tivicay Dolutegravir Sodium | 12 |
| Azithromycin | 11 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Infectious Disease Physician Overview
How Louis Polish, MD fits within the Infectious Disease Physician landscape nationally.
8,314
Infectious Disease Physician Providers in US
54
States with Infectious Disease Physician
816
Avg Claims per Provider
Louis Polish, MD's 195 claims are below the specialty average of 816.
Nearby Infectious Disease Physician Providers in Vermont
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Vermont, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Polish.
Dr. Wallace Alston
MD
Burlington, VT
Sean Bullis
Burlington, VT
Dr. Brendan Campbell
MD
Burlington, VT
Dr. John Cotter
M.D.
Rutland, VT
Dr. James Currie
MD
Randolph, VT
Compare Infectious Disease Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Vermont medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Infectious Disease Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Louis Polish, MD's specialty? ▼
Louis Polish, MD specializes in Infectious Disease Physician and practices in Burlington, Vermont. Credentials: MD.
How much does Louis Polish, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Louis Polish, MD wrote 195 Medicare Part D claims totaling $174K in drug costs for 24 beneficiaries.
Where is Louis Polish, MD located? ▼
Louis Polish, MD is located at 111 COLCHESTER AVE, Burlington, VT, 05401. Phone: (802) 847-2264.
What is Louis Polish, MD's NPI number? ▼
Louis Polish, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1861575748, issued on 10/23/2006.
How many Infectious Disease Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 8,314 Infectious Disease Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Infectious Disease Physician provider writes 816 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Louis Polish, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Louis Polish, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Ertapenem, Rifampin, Cephalexin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Louis Polish, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Louis Polish, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 195 Part D claims and 24 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Louis Polish, MD's credentials? ▼
Louis Polish, MD's NPI is 1861575748 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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).
Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
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