Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Yale Pollak, M.D.

Radiation Oncology · Boca Raton, FL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Speaking/Promotional
800 MEADOWS RD, Boca Raton, FL 33486
5614479341
In practice since 2006 (20 years)
NPI: 1992772479 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating. This page presents federal public records about Dr. Pollak from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Pollak

Dr. Yale Pollak is a radiation oncology in Boca Raton, FL, with 20 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Pollak performed 61,708 Medicare services across 5,003 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Pollak received a total of $813 from 3 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 8 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in radiation oncology. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Pollak is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. This is not a quality rating. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 20 years in practice▲ Top 3% volume in FL$ $813 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
61,708
Medicare services
Top 3% in FL for radiation oncology
5,003
Unique beneficiaries
$13
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~3,085 Medicare services per year of practice

Top procedures by volume

Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.

ProcedureVolumeAvg. paidAvg. submitted
MRI contrast dye injection (gadoterate)48,261$0$1
Contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based)8,627$0$1
Chest X-ray, 1 view1,181$7$139
Nuclear medicine study from skull base to mid-thigh with ct scan465$681$3,752
Chest X-ray, 2 views405$18$141
Fluorodeoxyglucose f-18 fdg, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 45 millicuries239$400$910
Mri scan of abdomen before and after contrast197$251$3,186
Mri scan of lower spinal canal without contrast154$139$2,436
CT scan of chest, without contrast126$53$845
Mri scan of pelvis before and after contrast106$168$2,754
Mri scan of brain without contrast102$148$2,285
Mri scan of brain before and after contrast85$256$3,723
Ct scan of chest with contrast85$51$758
Nuclear medicine study of bone and/or joint whole body84$190$781
CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast82$114$1,495
Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast73$105$1,103
Mri scan of upper spinal canal without contrast61$132$2,277
Mri scan of abdomen without contrast51$129$1,658
Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers50$64$470
CT scan of head/brain, without contrast46$62$856
Blood creatinine level44$5$27
Nuclear medicine study, spect imaging, 1 area or single acquisition, single day imaging43$273$895
Limited ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity42$30$316
Iodine 1-123 ioflupane, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 5 millicuries41$2,136$4,487
Ct scan of heart with evaluation of blood vessel calcium37$74$302
Mri scan of blood vessels of head without contrast36$167$2,287
Ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue36$46$426
Ct scan of soft tissue of neck with contrast35$87$977
Mri scan of pelvis without contrast35$163$1,993
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views33$22$151
Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis before and after contrast33$176$1,667
Ct scan of blood vessels of head with contrast30$70$1,021
Nuclear medicine study whole body with ct scan29$415$2,824
X-ray of knee, 1-2 views28$7$142
Single contrast x-ray of esophagus28$23$238
Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow28$80$705
Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers27$94$644
Mri scan of middle spinal canal without contrast26$128$2,469
Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity26$45$441
Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views25$8$138
Computed tomography (ct) of brain blood flow, volume, and timing of flow analysis with contrast24$187$772
X-ray of abdomen, 1 view24$17$117
Nuclear medicine study, spect imaging with concurrent ct scan, 1 area or single acquisition, single day imaging24$231$1,770
X-ray of abdomen, 2 views23$9$175
Ct scan of blood vessels of chest with contrast21$129$1,244
X-ray of hip, 1 view21$8$179
Hip X-ray, 2-3 views21$25$183
Technetium tc-99m sestamibi, diagnostic, per study dose21$88$237
Knee X-ray, 3 views20$9$139
Complete ultrasound scan of abdomen20$55$469
X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views19$18$153
X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views19$7$121
Ct scan of blood vessels of abdomen and pelvis with contrast19$86$1,637
Imaging for evaluation of swallowing function19$22$255
X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views18$7$116
Nuclear medicine study of stomach to assess emptying18$235$746
Nuclear medicine studies of heart muscle at rest and with stress and spect18$60$1,183
Ct scan of lower spine without contrast17$66$954
Limited ultrasound scan of abdomen17$46$332
Nuclear medicine study of parathyroid17$219$507
Ct scan of blood vessels of neck with contrast16$189$1,485
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views15$10$213
Foot X-ray, 3+ views15$18$121
Ct scan of blood vessels and grafts of heart with contrast14$226$1,937
Technetium tc-99m mebrofenin, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 15 millicuries14$7$123
X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views13$7$116
Ct scan of head or brain before and after contrast12$46$668
Ct scan of face without contrast12$30$633
Ct scan of upper spine without contrast11$73$1,100
Mri scan of blood vessels of abdomen11$244$2,041
Review by radiologist of urinary bladder image11$6$291
Nuclear medicine study of liver and bile duct system with use of drugs11$273$1,061
Nuclear medicine study of kidney, blood, flow, and function with drug administration11$131$961
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$813
Total received (2019-2024)
Avg $271/year across 3 years
Top 28% in FL for radiation oncology
3
Companies
8
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →

Payment profile

Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.

Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$622 (76.5%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$191 (23.5%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$24
2023
$139
2019
$650

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
HeartFlow, Inc.
$760
Hitachi Healthcare Americas Corp.
$28
Blue Earth Diagnostics Limited
$24
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
FFRct · POSLUMA
Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →

The majority of payments (76%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in radiation oncology and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware.

Equivalent to $1 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Radiation Oncologys within 10 mi
269
Per 100K population
17.8
County median income
$81,115
Nearest hospital
BOCA RATON REGIONAL HOSPITAL
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPESWeekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOSMonthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util.Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open PaymentsCY 2024
Disciplinary History— Not publicN/A

This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Pollak is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 3% in FL), and speaking/promotional industry engagement, with 20 years of practice experience.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data. It describes data availability and patterns — not clinical quality. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Pollak experienced with mri contrast dye injection (gadoterate)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Pollak performed 48,261 mri contrast dye injection (gadoterate) services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Pollak receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Pollak received a total of $813 from 3 companies across 8 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Pollak's costs compare to other radiation oncologys in Boca Raton?
Dr. Pollak's average Medicare payment per service is $13. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Pollak) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →
About this page

All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. The Transparency Score measures data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →