Michael James Polignano, MD
Addiction Medicine Preventive Medicine
Also practices: PSYCHIATRY
Patients across CA can see Michael James Polignano, MD in person in Stanford or via virtual visit — no travel required. A University of Michigan Medical School graduate since 2013, he brings 13+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have depression, anxiety, and mood disorders. CMS MIPS quality score: 76.5/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 71% of reporting doctors in California
- Federal MIPS score higher than 30% of MIPS-scored doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 737dNPPES updated 2024-04-29 · verify on CMS
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202376.5/100
California avg: 78.6 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-7.1 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better90.8%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+8 pts)
Better than 71% of reporting doctors in CaliforniaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
92
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
89
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
872
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $110k
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 Depression, Anxiety Disorders, and Mood Disorders.
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+43%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+41%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Problematic patterns of drug or alcohol use leading to health issues
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
Nicotine dependence and tobacco-related health complications
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2013
University of Michigan Medical School
Board certified · Apr 28, 2024
CMS-verified certification date
13 years in practice
Established
A physician engaged in the subspecialty practice of Addiction Medicine who specializes in the prevention, evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and recovery of persons with the disease of addiction.
Taxonomy: 2083A0300X
Education & Training
University of Michigan Medical School (Class of 2013)
Mailing address
300 Pasteur Dr, Stanford, CA 94305-2200
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 190017
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Addiction Medicine Care With Michael James Polignano
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Michael James Polignano for depression management, anxiety counseling, mood disorder follow-ups — no travel to Stanford 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 James Polignano
Dr. Polignano is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Stanford, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (650) 723-4000.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
300 Pasteur Dr, Stanford, CA 94305
Mailing Address
300 Pasteur Dr, Stanford, CA 94305-2200
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