2026 NPPES data Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program NPI 1861812984 DO
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PATRICK POLACH, DO

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program in TURLOCK, California. 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
480
Medicare Part D claims · 292 beneficiaries · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program avg: 459
Generic prescribing
94%
generic claims · 6% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
72.7396/100
▼ 10 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$16.46
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

PATRICK POLACH, DO reported a CMS MIPS final score of 72.7396/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 480 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

72.7396/100
MIPS score · -10 vs avg
480
Part D claims, 2023
94%
generic prescribing
$16.46
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) — no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

PATRICK POLACH, DO's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

73 10th percentile higher than 10% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). This entry sits in this band. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Above this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

What does the federal data show about PATRICK POLACH, DO?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/17/2014

NPI 1861812984

Primary specialty

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

High-volume

331,761 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

480 5% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 459

MIPS final score

72.7396/100 10.360399999999998% pts

Mid-tier band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in California

How Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program share within California

1. Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program share within California

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

PATRICK POLACH, DO's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
72.7396/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program) — 72.7396/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%72.7%
MIPS final score (Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program) — 72.7396/100 vs national avg 83.1

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.

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PATRICK POLACH, DO appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program provider holding DO credentials at 3100 W CHRISTOFFERSEN PKWY, TURLOCK, CA, 95382, with a listed phone of (209) 632-3901. NPI 1861812984 was issued on 04/17/2014. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what POLACH 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 480 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 292 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $12K in drug spend, split 6% brand-name and 94% 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 72.7396/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 64.145), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 331,761 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 459 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

3100 W CHRISTOFFERSEN PKWY
TURLOCK, CA 95382

Provider Details

NPI 1861812984
Specialty Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
Credentials DO
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/17/2014

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

72.7396
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
64.145
Quality

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where PATRICK POLACH, DO 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.

SAINT AGNES MEDICAL FOUNDATION
FRESNO, CA

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 PATRICK POLACH, DO. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$16

Largest payer

Exact Sciences Corporation

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 — California MBC 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 ~150K California medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to PATRICK POLACH, DO. To verify PATRICK POLACH, DO's current license status, search the MBC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

576
Total board actions, California 2023
Across 556 cases
3.84
Actions per 1,000 licensees
California statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
186 cases

MBC 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 California disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

PATRICK POLACH, DO — brand share 6.0%
Specialty average (est.)

6% brand-name claims vs 94% generic, on 480 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.

480
Total Claims
$12K
Total Drug Cost
292
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
501
Total Day Supply
6,929
Brand vs Generic
6% brand / 94% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$6K
Generic Drug Cost
$6K
Antibiotic Claims
165

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.39
Gender Split
72% female / 28% male
Age Distribution
<65: 46, 65-74: 130, 75-84: 74, 85+: 42

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What PATRICK POLACH, DO prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Azithromycin
63
Cephalexin
55
Azelastine Hcl
32
Fluticasone Propionate
29
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
27
Prednisone
26
Naproxen
20
Paxlovid (Eua)
Nirmatrelvir/Ritonavir
16
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim
Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim
13
Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride
11

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

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program Overview

How PATRICK POLACH, DO fits within the Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program landscape nationally.

331,761
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program Providers in US
55
States with Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
459
Avg Claims per Provider

PATRICK POLACH, DO's 480 claims are above the specialty average of 459.

Nearby Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program Providers in California

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

Compare Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is PATRICK POLACH, DO's specialty?
PATRICK POLACH, DO specializes in Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program and practices in TURLOCK, California. Credentials: DO.
How much does PATRICK POLACH, DO prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, PATRICK POLACH, DO wrote 480 Medicare Part D claims totaling $12K in drug costs for 292 beneficiaries.
What is PATRICK POLACH, DO's Medicare quality score?
PATRICK POLACH, DO has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 72.7396/100 (Quality: 64.145). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is PATRICK POLACH, DO located?
PATRICK POLACH, DO is located at 3100 W CHRISTOFFERSEN PKWY, TURLOCK, CA, 95382. Phone: (209) 632-3901.
What is PATRICK POLACH, DO's NPI number?
PATRICK POLACH, DO's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1861812984, issued on 04/17/2014.
Does PATRICK POLACH, DO prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
PATRICK POLACH, DO's prescribing is 6% brand-name and 94% generic drugs by claim count, with $6K in brand drug costs.
How many Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program providers are there in the US?
There are 331,761 Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program providers across 55 states in the US. The average Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program provider writes 459 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does PATRICK POLACH, DO prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, PATRICK POLACH, DO's most frequently prescribed drugs include Azithromycin, Cephalexin, Azelastine Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does PATRICK POLACH, DO accept Medicare?
PATRICK POLACH, DO appears in CMS Medicare data with 480 Part D claims and 292 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify PATRICK POLACH, DO's credentials?
PATRICK POLACH, DO's NPI is 1861812984 with credentials DO. 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.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
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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