Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Mark Polhemus, MD

Infectious Disease Physician (CMS: Infectious Disease) · Infectious Disease Physician · Albuquerque, NM

  • NPI 1891027512
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 93.3 / 100 · 2023
  • 31 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
715 Dr Martin Luther King JR Ave Ne Ste 201
Albuquerque, NM 871023667
(505) 727-3020
fax (505) 727-9590
Additional location
725 Irving Ave, Suite 311
Syracuse, NY 132101603
(315) 464-5533
fax (315) 464-5579
Mailing address
800 Bradbury Dr Se Ste 116
Albuquerque, NM 871064310

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
February 2010 — 16 yrs on file
Profile last updated
October 9, 2024
Year of graduation
1995 — 31 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RI0200X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
New Mexico #MD2022-1151 · New York #261872
Medicaid
NY #03368756

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1891027512. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
592
Distinct HCPCS
8
Medicare allowed
$72,983
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 194 99 $114
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 148 77 $120
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 143 132 $167
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 26 25 $82
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 25 18 $77
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 19 11 $8
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 19 19 $153
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 18 17 $126

In context: peer comparison

Among 8 peers in Albuquerque Infectious Disease Physician, average services per provider: 68. This provider delivers 8.7× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
322
Patients
90
Total drug cost
$20,920
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Doxycycline Hyclate Generic 71 33 $2,714
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass (Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav) Brand 53 33 $1,208
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim (Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim) Brand 26 11 $190
Cefpodoxime Proxetil Generic 23 0 $4,880
Amoxicillin Generic 22 0 $191
Ceftriaxone (Ceftriaxone Sodium) Brand 20 0 $540
Vancomycin Hcl Generic 20 0 $7,186
Metronidazole Generic 17 0 $363
Fluconazole Generic 16 0 $1,553
Ciprofloxacin Hcl Generic 15 13 $167

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Mark Polhemus's medical specialty?
Dr. Mark Polhemus practices Infectious Disease Physician in Albuquerque, NM.
Where does Dr. Mark Polhemus practice?
Dr. Mark Polhemus practices at 715 Dr Martin Luther King JR Ave Ne Ste 201, Albuquerque, NM 871023667. Office phone: 5057273020.
What is Dr. Mark Polhemus's NPI?
Dr. Mark Polhemus's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1891027512, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Mark Polhemus accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Mark Polhemus accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Mark Polhemus commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99223). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.