Treatment Tracker
The Doctors and Services in Medicare Part B
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How This Provider Compares
This Provider
Avg in State & Specialty
Providers in this state and specialty were reimbursed, on average, $406 per patient in 2015.
They performed about 18 services per patient. Here’s how this provider compares.
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How This Provider’s Patients Compare
Doctors often say their patients are sicker or more complex than those of their peers. The measure displayed below, used by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, takes into account patients’ characteristics to estimate whether they are expected to have above-average Medicare spending. It considers patients’ age, sex, diagnoses from the past year and other factors. This provider’s score below takes into account all of his Part B patients.
This Provider's Services
This provider performed 83 different services in 2015
(57 were redacted as they were performed on less than 11 patients)
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CATEGORYDescription of Service |
Times Performed (or Units) | This Service's Rank | Patients | Unique Visits Per Patient |
Billed to Medicare | Payments from Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
PATHOLOGY AND LABORATORYManual urinalysis test with examination using microscope + Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope × Service Code: 81000Performed in an office |
618 times performed, 20% of his services |
1st 8th most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
231 patients got this service, 75% of his patients |
2.7 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 2.1) |
$9,270.00an average of $15.00 per time performed |
$2,601.78 an average of $4.21 per time performed |
EVALUATION AND MANAGEMENTEstablished patient office or other outpatient visit, typ... + Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes × Service Code: 99213Performed in an office |
605 times performed, 19% of his services |
2nd 4th most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
221 patients got this service, 72% of his patients |
2.7 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 1.8) |
$58,461.15an average of $96.63 per time performed |
$36,989.70 an average of $61.14 per time performed |
URINARY SYSTEMUltrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding + Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding × Service Code: 51798Performed in an office |
149 times performed, 5% of his services |
3rd 6th most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
84 patients got this service, 27% of his patients |
1.8 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 1.6) |
$4,919.98an average of $33.02 per time performed |
$2,504.69 an average of $16.81 per time performed |
PATHOLOGY AND LABORATORYManual urinalysis test with examination using microscope + Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope × Service Code: 81001Performed in an office |
134 times performed, 4% of his services |
4th 16th most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
81 patients got this service, 26% of his patients |
1.7 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 2.1) |
$1,340.00an average of $10.00 per time performed |
$565.48 an average of $4.22 per time performed |
PATHOLOGY AND LABORATORYCreatinine level to test for kidney function or muscle in... + Creatinine level to test for kidney function or muscle injury × Service Code: 82570Performed in an office |
134 times performed, 4% of his services |
5th 24th most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
81 patients got this service, 26% of his patients |
1.7 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 2.4) |
$2,010.00an average of $15.00 per time performed |
$924.60 an average of $6.90 per time performed |
EVALUATION AND MANAGEMENTEstablished patient office or other outpatient, visit typ... + Established patient office or other outpatient, visit typically 25 minutes × Service Code: 99214Performed in an office |
109 times performed, 3% of his services |
6th 5th most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
82 patients got this service, 27% of his patients |
1.3 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 1.6) |
$15,735.24an average of $144.36 per time performed |
$9,707.54 an average of $89.06 per time performed |
EVALUATION AND MANAGEMENTSubsequent hospital inpatient care, typically 15 minutes ... + Subsequent hospital inpatient care, typically 15 minutes per day × Service Code: 99231Performed in a facility |
64 times performed, 2% of his services |
7th 51st most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
28 patients got this service, 9% of his patients |
2.3 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 2.9) |
$4,215.04an average of $65.86 per time performed |
$2,099.20 an average of $32.80 per time performed |
URINARY SYSTEMInsertion of temporary bladder catheter Service Code: 51701Performed in an office |
61 times performed, 2% of his services |
8th 59th most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
39 patients got this service, 13% of his patients |
1.6 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 1.4) |
$6,785.03an average of $111.23 per time performed |
$2,802.34 an average of $45.94 per time performed |
URINARY SYSTEMInsertion of indwelling bladder catheter Service Code: 51702Performed in an office |
53 times performed, 2% of his services |
9th 42nd most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
14 patients got this service, 5% of his patients |
3.8 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 2.6) |
$7,574.76an average of $142.92 per time performed |
$3,286.53 an average of $62.01 per time performed |
EVALUATION AND MANAGEMENTSubsequent hospital inpatient care, typically 25 minutes ... + Subsequent hospital inpatient care, typically 25 minutes per day × Service Code: 99232Performed in a facility |
52 times performed, 2% of his services |
10th 32nd most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
28 patients got this service, 9% of his patients |
1.9 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 2.5) |
$4,959.76an average of $95.38 per time performed |
$3,162.12 an average of $60.81 per time performed |
EVALUATION AND MANAGEMENTNew patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 3... + New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 30 minutes × Service Code: 99203Performed in an office |
47 times performed, 1% of his services |
11th 25th most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
47 patients got this service, 15% of his patients |
1 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 1) |
$7,430.23an average of $158.09 per time performed |
$4,271.36 an average of $90.88 per time performed |
RADIOLOGYService Code: 76857Performed in an office |
47 times performed, 1% of his services |
12th 28th most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
42 patients got this service, 14% of his patients |
1.1 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 1.5) |
$6,849.78an average of $145.74 per time performed |
$1,920.89 an average of $40.87 per time performed |
URINARY SYSTEMDiagnostic examination of the bladder and bladder canal (... + Diagnostic examination of the bladder and bladder canal (urethra) using an endoscope × Service Code: 52000Performed in an office |
41 times performed, 1% of his services |
13th 14th most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
35 patients got this service, 11% of his patients |
1.2 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 1.2) |
$14,949.83an average of $364.63 per time performed |
$7,311.94 an average of $178.34 per time performed |
EVALUATION AND MANAGEMENTEstablished patient office or other outpatient visit, typ... + Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 10 minutes × Service Code: 99212Performed in an office |
41 times performed, 1% of his services |
14th 20th most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
31 patients got this service, 10% of his patients |
1.3 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 1.7) |
$2,400.14an average of $58.54 per time performed |
$1,516.59 an average of $36.99 per time performed |
URINARY SYSTEMElectronic assessment of bladder emptying Service Code: 51741Performed in an office |
35 times performed, 1% of his services |
15th 18th most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
30 patients got this service, 10% of his patients |
1.2 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 1.4) |
$3,694.95an average of $105.57 per time performed |
$471.10 an average of $13.46 per time performed |
EVALUATION AND MANAGEMENTNew patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 4... + New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 45 minutes × Service Code: 99204Performed in an office |
25 times performed, 0.79% of his services |
16th 19th most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
25 patients got this service, 8% of his patients |
1 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 1) |
$5,330.00an average of $213.20 per time performed |
$3,511.50 an average of $140.46 per time performed |
EVALUATION AND MANAGEMENTInitial hospital inpatient care, typically 70 minutes per... + Initial hospital inpatient care, typically 70 minutes per day × Service Code: 99223Performed in a facility |
25 times performed, 0.79% of his services |
17th 50th most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
24 patients got this service, 8% of his patients |
1 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 1.1) |
$6,485.00an average of $259.40 per time performed |
$4,126.75 an average of $165.07 per time performed |
EVALUATION AND MANAGEMENTInitial hospital inpatient care, typically 50 minutes per... + Initial hospital inpatient care, typically 50 minutes per day × Service Code: 99222Performed in a facility |
24 times performed, 0.76% of his services |
18th 66th most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
22 patients got this service, 7% of his patients |
1.1 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 1.1) |
$4,950.00an average of $206.25 per time performed |
$2,767.44 an average of $115.31 per time performed |
URINARY SYSTEMInsertion of indwelling bladder catheter Service Code: 51703Performed in a facility |
20 times performed, 0.63% of his services |
19th 190th most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
17 patients got this service, 6% of his patients |
1.2 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 1.1) |
$4,600.00an average of $230.00 per time performed |
$1,397.00 an average of $69.85 per time performed |
SKIN, HAIR AND NAILSInsertion of hormone pellets beneath the skin Service Code: 11980Performed in an office |
16 times performed, 0.51% of his services |
20th 113th most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
11 patients got this service, 4% of his patients |
1.5 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 2.2) |
$2,530.08an average of $158.13 per time performed |
$1,252.00 an average of $78.25 per time performed |
SKIN, HAIR AND NAILSRepair of wound (2.5 centimeters or less) of the scalp, n... + Repair of wound (2.5 centimeters or less) of the scalp, neck, underarms, trunk, arms and/or legs × Service Code: 12001Performed in an office |
16 times performed, 0.51% of his services |
21st 155th most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
11 patients got this service, 4% of his patients |
1.5 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 1.9) |
$3,212.00an average of $200.75 per time performed |
$626.08 an average of $39.13 per time performed |
DRUGSService Code: J3490Performed in an office |
16 times performed, 0.51% of his services |
22nd 60th most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
11 patients got this service, 4% of his patients |
1.5 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 2.3) |
$13,495.04an average of $843.44 per time performed |
$7,173.76 an average of $448.36 per time performed |
CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEMInsertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample + Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample × Service Code: 36415Performed in an office |
15 times performed, 0.48% of his services |
23rd 17th most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
14 patients got this service, 5% of his patients |
1.1 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 1.6) |
$75.00an average of $5.00 per time performed |
$44.10 an average of $2.94 per time performed |
PATHOLOGY AND LABORATORYPsa (prostate specific antigen) measurement Service Code: 84153Performed in an office |
15 times performed, 0.48% of his services |
24th 23rd most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
14 patients got this service, 5% of his patients |
1.1 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 1.7) |
$750.00an average of $50.00 per time performed |
$367.95 an average of $24.53 per time performed |
EVALUATION AND MANAGEMENTSubsequent hospital inpatient care, typically 35 minutes ... + Subsequent hospital inpatient care, typically 35 minutes per day × Service Code: 99233Performed in a facility |
15 times performed, 0.48% of his services |
25th 56th most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
12 patients got this service, 4% of his patients |
1.3 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 3.1) |
$2,809.95an average of $187.33 per time performed |
$1,315.20 an average of $87.68 per time performed |
URINARY SYSTEMDilation of bladder canal (urethra) using an endoscope Service Code: 52281Performed in an office |
12 times performed, 0.38% of his services |
26th 62nd most performed service for this provider most performed service in this state & specialty |
11 patients got this service, 4% of his patients |
1.1 average number of visits a patient made for this service (Peers: 1.2) |
$6,000.00an average of $500.00 per time performed |
$2,833.68 an average of $236.14 per time performed |
Office Visits
Medicare reimburses office visits using a five-point scale, with five being the most intensive and costly. The chart below shows what percentage of this provider’s office visits were reimbursed at each level. A higher than average proportion of costly visits is not necessarily an indication of a problem, but it may be worth asking about.
This provider did not bill Medicare for any 5’s.
Sanford Lee Polse
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Notes: Medicare redacted this data for any services provided to fewer than 11 patients. The contact information listed above is the most current we have for this provider. The services listed on this page may have been delivered at a previous address or as part of a different practice.
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Sources: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, National Plan and Provider Enumeration System, American Medical Association
Services that begin with a letter come from CMS. All other codes and descriptions of the medical procedures are from the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) code set, copyright 2015 American Medical Association. All rights reserved. Where practical, AMA’s consumer friendly translation of the CPT descriptor was used. ProPublica has received permission from the AMA to use these codes on this site.