Dr. John Polio

Overview

Dr. John Polio, MD, is a Gastroenterology specialist in Hartford, Connecticut. He attended and graduated from Boston University School Of Medicine in 1979, having over 45 years of diverse experience, especially in Gastroenterology. He is affiliated with many hospitals including St Francis Hospital & Medical Center. Dr. John Polio also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Ct. Gastroenterology Associates, P.c.. Dr. John Polio accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (860) 522-1171 to request Dr. John Polio the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Doctor Profile

Quality Reporting

• eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
• PQRS - He does 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.
• EHR - He does 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.
• 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.
• 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 Polio

• English

Medical Licenses

Specialization	License Number	Issued State
Internal Medicine / Gastroenterology click for detail Gastroenterology An internist who specializes in diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the digestive organs including the stomach, bowels, liver and gallbladder. This specialist treats conditions such as abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer and jaundice and performs complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopes to visualize internal organs.	025306	Connecticut
Internal Medicine / Hepatology click for detail Hepatology The discipline of Hepatology encompasses the structure, function, and diseases of the liver and biliary tract. The American Board of Internal Medicine considers Hepatology part of the subspecialty of gastroenterology. Physicians who identify themselves as Hepatologists usually, but not always, have been trained in gastrointestinal programs.	025306	Connecticut
Internal Medicine / Transplant Hepatology click for detail Transplant Hepatology An internist with special knowledge and the skill required of a gastroenterologist to care for patients prior to and following hepatic transplantation that spans all phases of liver transplantation. Selection of appropriate recipients requires assessment by a team having experience in evaluating the severity and prognosis of patients with liver disease.	025306	Connecticut

Affiliated Hospitals

Hospital Name	Location	Hospital Type	Hospital Ownership
St Francis Hospital & Medical Center	Hartford, Connecticut	Acute Care Hospitals	Voluntary Non-Profit - Church

Medical Group Practice

Doing Business As	Legal Organization Name	Number of members
Ct. Gastroenterology Associates, P.c.	Ct. Gastroenterology Associates, P.c.	6

Practice Locations

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Dr. John Polio [NPI: 1821025586]Gastroenterology, Internal Medicine