Dr. John H Polak
Emergency Medicine in Augusta, Georgia
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 42+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. John H Polak, MD,DO, is an Emergency Medicine specialist in Augusta, Georgia. He attended and graduated from Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine in 1982, having over 42 years of diverse experience, especially in Emergency Medicine. Dr. John H Polak also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including University Health Services, Inc.. Dr. John H Polak accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (904) 805-1300 to request Dr. John H Polak the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
Full Name |
John H Polak |
Gender |
Male |
PECOS ID |
5294714846 |
Sole Proprietor |
No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself. |
Accepts Medicare Assignment |
He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance. |
Medical Specialties
- Emergency Medicine (primary specialty)
- Family Practice
Experience
- Over 42 years of diverse experience
Credentials
- Medical Doctor (MD)
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Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.
- Doctor of Osteopathic (DO)
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Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O. or DO) is a professional doctoral degree for physicians and surgeons offered by medical schools in the United States. Holders of the D.O. degree have attained the ability to become licensed as osteopathic physicians who have equivalent rights, privileges, and responsibilities as physicians with a Doctor of Medicine degree (M.D.).
Education and Training
- Dr. John H Polak attended and graduated from Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine in 1982.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1508892407
- NPI Enumeration Date: Friday, June 23, 2006
- NPPES Last Update: Tuesday, April 1, 2008
Quality Reporting
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eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
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PQRS - He does not report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
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EHR - He does not use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
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MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
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MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.
Language Spoken by Dr. John H Polak
Medical Licenses
Dr. John H Polak has been primarily specialized in Emergency Medicine for over 42 years of experience.
Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Emergency Medicine
click for detail Emergency Medicine An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
| 31100 | Georgia |
Medical Group Practice
Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- University Health Services, Inc.
| University Health Services, Inc. | 1 |
Practice Locations
1350 Walton Way
Augusta, GA 30901-2612
Phone: (904) 805-1300
Fax: (904) 805-1302
Office Hours:
- Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on
Friday, February 27, 2015, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Tuesday, April 1, 2008. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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Dr. John H Polak [NPI: 1508892407]Emergency Medicine, Family Practice