Tamar Polonsky
Cardiovascular Disease Internal Medicine
Tamar Polonsky is a Cardiovascular Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in Chicago, IL with over 24 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE
Tamar Polonsky has been part of the Chicago medical community since 2011 in group practice. She graduated from University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine in 2002 and has 24+ years of clinical experience. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and heart failure (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 97.72/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 39% of reporting doctors in Illinois
- Federal MIPS score higher than 87% of MIPS-scored doctors in Illinois
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 87% of doctors in Illinois on federal quality measures, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202397.72/100
Illinois avg: 88.6 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+14.1 pts)
Better than 87% of MIPS-scored doctors in IllinoisHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better86.1%
Illinois avg: 82.9 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+3.3 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
939
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
497
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
3,315
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $696k
Percentile rankings compared against 2,844 reporting peers in Illinois.
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 Heart Failure.
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
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↑ More patients than average (+34%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+6%) — 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 (+22%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+19%) — 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 (+13%) — a focus area for this doctor
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%↑ More patients than average (+15%) — a focus area for this doctor
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 · 2002
University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine
24 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
University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine (Class of 2002)
Mailing address
150 Harvester Dr Suite 300, Burr Ridge, IL 60527-5919
Differs from practice location
Virtual Cardiovascular Disease Care With Tamar Polonsky
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Tamar Polonsky for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, heart failure monitoring — no travel to Chicago 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 Tamar Polonsky
NPI records show Dr. Polonsky as active with telehealth listed in Chicago, IL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (888) 824-0200.
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
5841 S Maryland Ave, Chicago, IL 60637-1443
Mailing Address
150 Harvester Dr Suite 300, Burr Ridge, IL 60527-5919
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