Michael Henry Polcino, MD

Surgery

Michael Henry Polcino is a Surgery specialist based in West Babylon, NY with over 23 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(631) 482-8134West Babylon, NY
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

With over 23 years in surgery, Michael Henry Polcino, MD is a long-established surgery specialist in West Babylon. Trained at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (class of 2003), he has been practicing for over 23 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 84% of reporting doctors in New York
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 171 Surgery providers in NYSee all Surgery in West Babylon23+ years experienceNPI since 2012

Older · 1798dNPPES updated 2021-06-21 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at New York State Board for Medicine

Contact & Location

Practice Location

141 Little East Neck Rd, West Babylon, NY 11704-7719

Fax: (631) 647-5949
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

12.12%

New York avg: 3.5 · US avg: 5.1

Lower than most doctors nationally(+7 pts)

12.12% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

94.4%

New York avg: 82 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+11.6 pts)

Better than 84% of reporting doctors in New York

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

106

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

84

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

231

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $4k

Percentile rankings compared against 8,064 reporting peers in New York.

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.

Patient Condition Panel

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.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

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

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+2%)51%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor

Ischemic Heart Disease
Higher than avg (+6%)38%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%

↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor

Diabetes
34%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%
Cancer
Higher than avg (+7%)28%

Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts

US avg: 20.8%

↑ More patients than average (+7%) — a focus area for this doctor

Anxiety Disorders
Lower than avg (-14%)20%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-14%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$39 received from industry

2 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

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 Michael Henry Polcino's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 2003

    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

  2. Board certified · Jun 20, 2021

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 23 years in practice

    Experienced

SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

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

Education & Training

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (Class of 2003)

Virtual Surgery Care With Michael Henry Polcino

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Michael Henry Polcino for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to West Babylon 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 Michael Henry Polcino

NPI records show Dr. Polcino as active with telehealth listed in West Babylon, NY. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (631) 482-8134.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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