Dr. Hiram Polk

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 64+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Hiram Polk Jr., MD, is a Surgical Oncology specialist in Louisville, Kentucky. He attended and graduated from Harvard Medical School in 1960, having over 64 years of diverse experience, especially in Surgical Oncology. Dr. Hiram Polk also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including University Of Louisville Physicians, Inc. Dr. Hiram Polk accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (502) 583-8303 to request Dr. Hiram Polk the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 401 E Chestnut St
Suite 710
Louisville, KY 40202-5700

Phone 1: (502) 583-8303

Fax: (502) 584-0302
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Hiram Polk Jr.
Gender Male
PECOS ID 5496668949
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

  • Surgical Oncology (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 64 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Medical Doctor (MD)
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    Medical Doctor
    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.

Education and Training

  • Dr. Hiram Polk attended and graduated from Harvard Medical School in 1960.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1841260841
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Tuesday, January 24, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Thursday, July 30, 2009

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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. Hiram Polk

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Hiram Polk has been primarily specialized in Surgical Oncology for over 64 years of experience.
  • Surgery / Surgical Oncology
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    Surgical Oncology
    A surgical oncologist is a well-qualified surgeon who has obtained additional training and experience in the multidisciplinary approach to the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of cancer patients, and devotes a major portion of his or her professional practice to these activities and cancer research.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Surgery
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    Surgery
    A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.


Medical Group Practice

  • University Of Louisville Physicians, Inc


Practice Locations

401 E Chestnut St
Suite 710
Louisville, KY 40202-5700

Phone: (502) 583-8303
Fax: (502) 584-0302
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


571 S Floyd St
Louisville, KY 40202-3818
Phone: (714) 291-6700
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 Thursday, August 4, 2016, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Thursday, July 30, 2009. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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