- Dr. Octavius D Polk, MD
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Dr. Octavius D Polk, MD
Internal Medicine - District of Columbia, Washington
Overview
Dr. Octavius D Polk, MD works in Washington, District of Columbia is a specialist in Internal Medicine, Pulmonology and graduated Howard University Hospital in 1981. Dr. Polk is affiliated with Providence Hospital, Washington Hospital Center and practicing for 45 years
Specialties
- Internal Medicine
- Pulmonology
Conditions
• Acidosis• Acute Rhinitis
• Bacterial Septicemia
• Benign Prostate Diseases
• Bronchiolitis
• Bursa Injection
• Chest Cold
• Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
• Coats' Disease
• Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
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• Coloboma of Iris
• Coloboma of Optic Papilla
• Cone Dystrophy, X-Linked, With Tapetal-Like Sheen
• COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
• Demyelinating Diseases
• Descemet Membrane Endothelial Keratoplasty (DMEK)
• Device Implantation and Extraction
• Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
• Dystonia, Focal, Task-Specific (FTSD)
• Epilepsy, Idiopathic Generalized, Susceptibility to, 1
• Epilepsy, Idiopathic Generalized, Susceptibility to, 5
• Familial Hypertension
• Familial Polyposis
• Gliomatosis Cerebri
• Gua Sha
• Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
• Hyperkalemic Periodic Paralysis
• Joint Swelling
• Memory Disorders
• Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
• Radiation-Related Neoplasm
• Retinitis Pigmentosa - Mental Retardation - Deafness
• Skin Infections
• Spinal Reconstruction
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Procedures
• Acidosis• Alkalosis
• Asbestosis
• Asthma
• Atelectasis
• Bronchiectasis
• Bronchiolitis
• Bronchitis
• Bronchoscopy
• Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
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• Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
• Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)
• COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
• Emphysema
• Interstitial Lung Disease
• Lung Abscess
• Lung Cancer
• Lung Neoplasms, Not Specified as Malignant
• Lung Nodule
• Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
• Mycobacterial Lung Infection
• Pleural Effusion
• Pneumonia
• Pneumonitis (Due to Solids or Liquids)
• Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
• Pulmonary Edema
• Pulmonary Embolism
• Pulmonary Hypertension
• Pulmonary Incompetence
• Respiratory Failure
• Rheumatoid Lung Disease
• Sarcoidosis
• Sleep Apnea
• Systemic Sclerosis
• Thoracentesis
• Tuberculosis
• Ventilation Management
• Wegener's Granulomatosis
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Board Certifications
- Board Certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
Years Since Graduation
- 45
State License
- District of Columbia
Spoken Languages
- Spanish
Education & Training
Residency Hospital
Howard University Hospital
Washington, DC, USA
Year completed: 1981
Washington, DC, USA
Year completed: 1981
Medical School
University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine
Jackson, MS, United States
Graduated: 1978
Jackson, MS, United States
Graduated: 1978
Awards
1 AMA
2 ATS
3 MSDC
4 NMA
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I received a timely response to my questions and concerns.
I got an appointment when I needed one.
They kept things moving and on time during my visit.
I got an appointment when I needed one.
They kept things moving and on time during my visit.
I received a thorough evaluation.
I received a correct diagnosis and up-to-date treatment.
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I received a correct diagnosis and up-to-date treatment.
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The provider really listened, gave me the time I needed, and put me at ease.
We discussed treatment options and choices I have.
The provider addressed traditional and alternative medicine treatment options in an open-minded way.
The provider really listened, gave me the time I needed, and put me at ease.
We discussed treatment options and choices I have.
The provider addressed traditional and alternative medicine treatment options in an open-minded way.
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Office Locations
Primary location
Pulmonary Critical Care Assocs
1160 Varnum Street North East Suite 214
District of Columbia (DC)
Washington
20017
Phone:(202) 526-5491
Additional data:
Free Standing Surgery Center? No
Office Volume: 40 patients per day
Performs Procedures On Site? No
Other Office Locations
Howard University Hospital PUL
2041 Georgia Avenue North West Suite 5000
District of Columbia (DC)
Washington
20060
Phone:(202) 865-3290
Additional data:
Free Standing Surgery Center? No
Office Volume: 125 patients per day
Performs Procedures On Site? No
Accepting New Patients
- Yes
Map & Directions
Pulmonary Critical Care Assocs, 1160 Varnum Street North East Suite 214, Washington, District of Columbia (DC), 20017
Insurances Accepted (check insurance plans)
- Aetna
- Aetna HMO
- Amerigroup (Wellpoint)
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Card PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Preferred PPO
- CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
- CareFirst Maryland POS
- Choice Care PPO
- Choice Plus POS
- Choice Plus POS II
- Cigna
- Cigna HMO
- Cigna PPO
- Commercial Insurance Company
- CoreSource
- Coventry Health Care
- Coventry Health Care of Delaware
- Coventry Health Care of Delaware PPO
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)
- First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
- GEHA
- Golden Rule
- Government Employees Health Association (GEHA)
- Great West Healthcare-Cigna PPO
- HealthKeepers HMO
- Humana
- KeyCare PPO
- Mail Handlers Benefit Plan (MHBP)
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Medicare MCR
- MultiPlan
- MultiPlan PPO
- Navigate HMO
- Navigate POS
- Open Access Plus
- Options PPO
- PHCS Network PPO
- Select
- Southern Health PPO
- United Healthcare
- UnitedHealthCare
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Affiliated Hospitals
Providence Hospital
1150 Varnum Street North East
District of Columbia DC,
Washington,
20017
Providence Hospital is a hospital located in Washington, DC. Procedures/Diagnosis costs are at the state average in 7 of 8 procedures. Length of Stay is at the state average in 6 of 8 procedures.
Washington Hospital Center
110 Irving Street North West
District of Columbia DC,
Washington,
20010
Washington Hospital Center is a hospital located in Washington, DC. Procedures/Diagnosis costs are at the state average in 13 of 14 procedures. Length of Stay is at the state average in 12 of 14 procedures.
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