Nichole M Polin, MD

Cardiovascular Disease Internal Medicine

Internal Medicine

Nichole M Polin is a Cardiovascular Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in New Orleans, LA with over 27 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(504) 842-4135New Orleans, LA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Patients across LA can see Nichole M Polin, MD in person in New Orleans or via virtual visit — no travel required. A Hahnemann University College of Medicine graduate since 1999, she brings 27+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis.

1 of 17 Internal Medicine providers in LASee all Internal Medicine in New Orleans27+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 4918dNPPES updated 2012-12-04 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners

Contact & Location

Practice Location

1514 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70121-2429

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Medicare Patients

1,214

Unique beneficiaries

High volume

Prescription Recipients

657

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

3,833

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $653k

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
75%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

High Cholesterol
75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

Arthritis
46%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

Ischemic Heart Disease
45%

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

Heart Failure
40%

The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs

Chronic Kidney Disease
39%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

Atrial Fibrillation
39%

An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke

Diabetes
38%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

Industry Payment Transparency

$142 received from industry

7 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 Nichole M Polin'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 · 1999

    Hahnemann University College of Medicine

  2. 27 years in practice

    Experienced

Cardiologists specialize in diagnosing and treating heart and blood vessel conditions including coronary artery disease, heart failure, arrhythmias, valve disorders, and hypertension. They perform diagnostic procedures such as echocardiograms, stress tests, and cardiac catheterization.

Taxonomy: 207RC0000X

Education & Training

Hahnemann University College of Medicine (Class of 1999)

Virtual Cardiovascular Disease Care With Nichole M Polin

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Nichole M Polin for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to New Orleans 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 Nichole M Polin

Dr. Polin is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in New Orleans, LA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (504) 842-4135.

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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