Lauren Poliakin, MD
Lauren Poliakin is a Surgery specialist based in Thousand Oaks, CA with over 12 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Lauren Poliakin, MD practices as part of a group surgery specialist practice in Thousand Oaks, CA. She has been practicing since 2015 — over 12 years. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis. CMS MIPS quality score: 97.12/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 22% of reporting doctors in California
- Federal MIPS score higher than 86% of MIPS-scored doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
227 W Janss Rd Ste 300, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360-1885
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 86% of doctors in California on federal quality measures, prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.
MIPS Score
202397.12/100
California avg: 78.6 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+13.5 pts)
Better than 86% of MIPS-scored doctors in CaliforniaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better4.58%
California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-0.5 pts)
4.58% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better23.3%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-59.5 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
145
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
56
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
262
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $249k
Percentile rankings compared against 9,360 reporting peers in California.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+15%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+12%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+7%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%↑ More patients than average (+10%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$39 received from industry
3 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Lauren Poliakin's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Sep 13, 2020
Self-reported via NPPES
12 years in practice
Established
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
Taxonomy: 208600000X
Primary hospital affiliation: Critical Access Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 191316
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Surgery Care With Lauren Poliakin
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Lauren Poliakin for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Thousand Oaks required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Lauren Poliakin
Dr. Poliakin is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Thousand Oaks, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (805) 497-8820.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Lauren Poliakin
Practice Location
227 W Janss Rd Ste 300, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360-1885
Mailing Address
227 W Janss Rd Ste 300, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360-1885
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