Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Catherine Polera, DO
Emergency Medicine Physician (CMS: Emergency Medicine) · Elizabeth, NJ
- NPI 1740247303
- Accepts Medicare
- 31 yrs in practice
- Female
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
225 Williamson St
Elizabeth, NJ 072023625
(908) 994-5000 - Mailing address
-
246 Main St
Cold Spring, NY 105161403
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- April 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- February 17, 2009
- Year of graduation
- 1995 — 31 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207P00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- New York #206322
- Medicaid
- NY #01915939
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1740247303. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
408
Distinct HCPCS
4
Medicare allowed
$72,183
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99285 |
Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making | 229 | 226 | $188 | |
99284 |
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making | 100 | 99 | $129 | |
99291 |
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes | 68 | 67 | $226 | |
99283 |
Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making | 11 | 11 | $77 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 10 peers in Elizabeth Emergency Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 68. This provider delivers 6.0× the peer median.Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
36
Patients
35
Total drug cost
$452
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 20 | 19 | $104 |
| Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro (Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Cryst) | Brand | 16 | 16 | $348 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Catherine Polera's medical specialty?
Dr. Catherine Polera practices Emergency Medicine Physician in Elizabeth, NJ.
Where does Dr. Catherine Polera practice?
Dr. Catherine Polera practices at 225 Williamson St, Elizabeth, NJ 072023625. Office phone: 9089945000.
What is Dr. Catherine Polera's NPI?
Dr. Catherine Polera's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740247303, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Catherine Polera accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Catherine Polera accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Catherine Polera commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99285); Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99284); Critical care (HCPCS 99291). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.