Donald H Polk, DO - Medicare Family Practice in Waynesboro, TN

Donald H Polk, DO is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Waynesboro, Tennessee. He graduated from medical school in 1973 and has 51 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. His current practice location is 206 Clifton Tpke, Waynesboro, Tennessee. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (931) 722-3677.

Donald H Polk is licensed to practice in Tennessee (license number TNDO127) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1497747778.

Contact Information

Donald H Polk, DO
206 Clifton Tpke,
Waynesboro, TN 38485-2301
(931) 722-3677
(931) 722-9052

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDonald H Polk
GenderMale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience51 Years
Location206 Clifton Tpke, Waynesboro, Tennessee
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Donald H Polk graduated from medical school in 1973
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1497747778
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/22/2005
  • Last Update Date: 01/18/2016
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0143212977
  • Enrollment ID: I20040401000573

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Donald H Polk such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1497747778NPI-NPPES
3300793MedicaidTN

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine TNDO127 (Tennessee)Primary
207P00000XEmergency Medicine DO127 (Tennessee)Secondary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Wayne Medical CenterWaynesboro, TNHospital

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Donald H Polk allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameWaynesboro Clinic Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1407207814
PECOS PAC ID: 3577859248
Enrollment ID: O20160906001848

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Donald H Polk is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Donald H Polk, DO
Po Box 778,
Waynesboro, TN 38485-0778

Ph: (931) 722-3677
Donald H Polk, DO
206 Clifton Tpke,
Waynesboro, TN 38485-2301

Ph: (931) 722-3677

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Medicare Assignment: Assignment means that your doctor, provider, or supplier agrees (or is required by law) to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services. Most doctors, providers, and suppliers accept assignment, but you should always check to make sure. Participating providers have signed an agreement to accept assignment for all Medicare-covered services.

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