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2026 NPPES data Cardiovascular Disease Physician NPI 1356315303 MD
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Cardiovascular Disease Physician in Lauderdale Lakes, Florida.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 24,810 in Cardiovascular 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
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 313 beneficiaries · Cardiovascular Disease Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
86%
generic claims · 13% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
What the federal data shows
Richard Polakoff, MD filed 3,000 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Cardiovascular Disease Physician in Lauderdale Lakes, Florida, prescribing 86% generic.
- 3K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 86%
- generic prescribing
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Richard Polakoff, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
3,000 Top 11% higher than 89% of 1,370,886 prescribers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
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Board-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)
Richard Polakoff, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).
What does the federal data show about Richard Polakoff, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Cardiovascular Disease Physician
Medicare Part D claims
3,000 1% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Florida
How Cardiovascular Disease Physician compares to other specialties among Florida 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 Cardiovascular 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).
Richard Polakoff, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider holding MD credentials at 4850 W OAKLAND PARK BLVD, Lauderdale Lakes, FL, 33313, with a listed phone of (954) 676-9980. NPI 1356315303 was issued on 02/15/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 3,000 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 313 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $366K in drug spend, split 13% brand-name and 86% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.4%.
Cardiovascular Disease Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 24,810 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 3,033 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline.
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Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1356315303 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Cardiovascular Disease Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 02/15/2006 |
License & disciplinary context - Florida FLDOH 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 ~75K Florida medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Richard Polakoff, MD. To verify Richard Polakoff, MD's current license status, search the FLDOH public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
480
Total board actions, Florida 2023
Across 467 cases
6.40
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Florida statewide rate
monetary fine
Most common action type
138 cases
FLDOH 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 Florida disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Richard Polakoff, MD - brand share 13.0%
Cardiovascular Disease Physician average
13% brand-name claims vs 86% generic, on 3,000 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.
3,000
Total Claims
$366K
Total Drug Cost
313
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 7,185
- Total Day Supply
- 211,578
- Brand vs Generic
- 13% brand / 86% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $318K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $46K
- Opioid Claims
- 13 (0.4% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 80
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 75.9 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.09
- Gender Split
- 54% female / 46% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 16, 65-74: 139, 75-84: 97, 85+: 61
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Richard Polakoff, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
185 claims
- Rosuvastatin Calcium
Rosuvastatin Calcium
174 claims
- Metformin Hcl
Metformin Hcl
117 claims
- Levothyroxine Sodium
Levothyroxine Sodium
106 claims
- Losartan Potassium
Losartan Potassium
106 claims
- Bisoprolol Fumarate
Bisoprolol Fumarate
99 claims
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
75 claims
- Metoprolol Tartrate 69
Metoprolol Tartrate
69 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 185 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 174 |
| Metformin Hcl | 117 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 106 |
| Losartan Potassium | 106 |
| Bisoprolol Fumarate | 99 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 75 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 69 |
| Clopidogrel Clopidogrel Bisulfate | 62 |
| Gabapentin | 57 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Cardiovascular Disease Physician Overview
How Richard Polakoff, MD fits within the Cardiovascular Disease Physician landscape nationally.
24,810
Cardiovascular Disease Physician Providers in US
54
States with Cardiovascular Disease Physician
3,033
Avg Claims per Provider
Richard Polakoff, MD's 3,000 claims are below the specialty average of 3,033.
Nearby Cardiovascular Disease Physician Providers in Florida
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Florida, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Polakoff.
Dr. Rafik Abadier
M.D.
Inverness, FL
Dr. Syed Abbas
MD
Orlando, FL
Dr. Norman Abbott
M.D.
Palm Harbor, FL
Dr. Lucien Abboud
MD
Jacksonville, FL
Dr. Antoine Abchee
MD
St Augustine, FL
Compare Cardiovascular Disease Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Richard Polakoff, MD's specialty? ▼
Richard Polakoff, MD specializes in Cardiovascular Disease Physician and practices in Lauderdale Lakes, Florida. Credentials: MD.
How much does Richard Polakoff, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Richard Polakoff, MD wrote 3,000 Medicare Part D claims totaling $366K in drug costs for 313 beneficiaries.
Where is Richard Polakoff, MD located? ▼
Richard Polakoff, MD is located at 4850 W OAKLAND PARK BLVD, Lauderdale Lakes, FL, 33313. Phone: (954) 676-9980.
What is Richard Polakoff, MD's NPI number? ▼
Richard Polakoff, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1356315303, issued on 02/15/2006.
Does Richard Polakoff, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Richard Polakoff, MD's prescribing is 13% brand-name and 86% generic drugs by claim count, with $318K in brand drug costs.
Does Richard Polakoff, MD prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Richard Polakoff, MD had 13 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.4%.
How many Cardiovascular Disease Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 24,810 Cardiovascular Disease Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider writes 3,033 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Richard Polakoff, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Richard Polakoff, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Amlodipine Besylate, Rosuvastatin Calcium, Metformin Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Richard Polakoff, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Richard Polakoff, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,000 Part D claims and 313 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Richard Polakoff, MD's credentials? ▼
Richard Polakoff, MD's NPI is 1356315303 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).
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