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Dr. Eks Wye Pollock IV, MD, FACC

Specializes in: General Pediatrics and Adult Cardiology
University of Oklahoma College of Medicine (2012)
Professional interests include: arrhythmias (irregular heartbeats), aneurysm, heart valve disease, and more.
2121 E. Harmony Road Building A1 Suite 100
Fort Collins, CO 80528

Dr. Eks Wye Pollock IV, MD, FACC is a pediatrician in Longmont, CO specializing in general pediatrics and adult cardiology. He graduated from University of Oklahoma College of Medicine in 2012 and has 13 years of experience. Dr. Eks Wye Pollock IV, MD, FACC is affiliated with UCHealth, UCHealth Heart and Vascular Clinic - Greeley and POUDRE VALLEY MEDICAL GROUP LLC.

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Office Locations

1760 E. Ken Pratt Boulevard Suite 205
Longmont, CO 80504
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UCHealth Heart and Vascular Clinic - Greeley

2121 E. Harmony Road Building A1 Suite 100
Fort Collins, CO 80528
(307) 742-9411
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UCHealth Heart and Vascular Clinic - Greeley

2500 Rocky Mountain Avenue Suite 100
Loveland, CO 80538
(970) 221-1000
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UCHealth Heart and Vascular Clinic - Greeley

3116 E. Willett Drive
Laramie, WY 82072
(720) 718-8180
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UCHealth Heart and Vascular Clinic - Greeley

620 Iris Drive
Sterling, CO 80751
(970) 522-4258
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UCHealth Heart and Vascular Clinic - Greeley

6767 W. 29th Street 3rd Floor
Greeley, CO 80634
(970) 652-2000
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Some issues Dr. Eks Wye Pollock IV, MD, FACC can help you with:

Coronary Artery Disease

Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the most common type of heart disease. It happens when the blood vessels carrying blood to the heart, called coronary arteries, narrow and harden. This occurs when cholesterol, a type of fat found in the blood, builds up to form plaque, which sticks to the inner walls of the arteries. As plaque accumulates, less blood can flow through the arteries, which may lead to the following:

  • Angina, which is chest pain that occurs when the heart does not receive enough blood flow.
  • Heart attack, which happens if the arteries leading to the heart are completely blocked.
  • Arrhythmia, or irregular heartbeat, which can develop if the heart does not have enough blood supply.
  • Heart failure, which may occur if a heart attack damages the heart and it becomes too weak to pump enough blood to the rest of the body.

Certain factors may increase risk for the disease, like smoking, lack of exercise, being overweight, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and diabetes. CAD tends to develop over decades, so it can go undetected until it has become quite severe. A diagnosis may be established using such tests as:

  • Electrocardiogram (ECG), which records the heart's electrical activity over a period of time. ECGs can detect whether there is enough blood flow to the heart or if a heart attack has occurred.
  • Echocardiogram (echo), which creates images of the heart using sound waves. Echos can show whether the heart is able to pump blood normally.
  • Stress tests, where an ECG or echo is combined with exercise, like riding a stationary bike or walking on a treadmill. This test is done to find out if the heart can function properly while performing a strenuous activity.

Treatments for the disease include medications such as vasodilators, like nitroglycerin, which dilates (widens) the coronary arteries. CAD may also be treated by a procedure called angioplasty with stent placement, where a balloon is inflated inside a diseased artery to flatten the plaque deposits against the artery walls, creating more room for blood to flow.

In some severe cases of the disease, multiple arteries may be blocked, and an open heart surgery called coronary artery bypass surgery may be necessary. This operation transplants a vessel from another part of the body to form a graft that goes past the narrowed arteries, thus enabling blood to flow around those arteries.

Heart Attack

A heart attack is a serious medical event that happens when the blood supplying oxygen to the heart is cut off, usually because of a blockage in an artery. This results in damage or death of part of the heart muscle. The heart can heal, but like any part of the body that was injured it leaves a scar. This scar tissue does not contract effectively, so the ability of the heart to pump is lowered after a heart attack.

A heart attack, sometimes called a myocardial infarction, can happen without warning. However there are certain factors that raise the risk of heart attack. Some of these are:

  • Age
  • Gender (most heart attack sufferers are male)
  • A family history of heart attacks
  • Smoking
  • Obesity
  • High cholesterol
  • High blood pressure
  • Diabetes
  • Unhealthy lifestyle choices (lack of exercise, poor diet, too much alcohol or stress)

Heart attacks typically feel like pain or pressure in the chest that can radiate out to the back, arm, or jaw. Some other symptoms can include fatigue or weakness, shortness of breath, sweating, and nausea.

Treatment aims to increase blood flow to the heart muscle by opening up blocked blood vessels. Medications are sometimes used to dissolve clots in the arteries. Aspirin and other medications such as Plavix can thin the blood and make clots less likely to form. Dilators can widen blood vessels to make room for more blood to flow. Doctors can also use a procedure called catheterization to look at the blood vessels around the heart directly, place stents, or widen vessels using angioplasty. In extreme cases bypass surgery can be used to help blood flow better. After recovery, it is important to lead a healthy lifestyle and take any prescribed medications in order to protect the heart.

Heart Problems

The heart is one of the most important organs in the body. This smooth muscle expands and contracts rhythmically an entire lifetime, pumping blood to the lungs and then to every other cell in the body. When heart problems occur, it becomes difficult for the body to get the nutrients and oxygen it needs via the blood. So while there are a variety of illnesses and disorders that affect the heart, most of them cause weakness, exhaustion and shortness of breath. The most common heart conditions include heart disease, angina, arrhythmia, and valve disorders.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women. This includes coronary artery disease, heart attacks, congestive heart failure, and congenital heart disease. Some conditions, such as genetics, cannot be controlled. But there are many other things one can do to lower their risk for heart disease. Controlling high blood pressure and cholesterol levels, reducing or stopping smoking, exercising more and losing weight if needed, and eating a diet low in sodium can all protect the heart.

Angina is a squeezing type of chest pain that happens when the muscles around the heart don't get enough oxygen. It can be regular or infrequent. Usually, angina is caused by coronary heart disease. However, not all chest pain is angina. Chest pain can also be caused by a lung infection or panic attack, for example, so it is important to have any sudden pain checked.

Arrhythmia is the word for when the heart beats too fast, too slow, or irregularly with skipped beats. It can feel frightening, and depending on the type it can be dangerous, but in most cases arrhythmia is not serious and can be treated. It is very common, especially in older adults.

Heart valve problems can happen in any one of the the heart's four valves that keep blood flowing where it needs to go. Babies can be born with problems in their heart valves, or valves can be damaged by infections. The valves can stiffen and become less mobile, or they can stop closing properly and 'leak' when the heart beats. Valve problems can usually be repaired surgically.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Eks Wye Pollock IV, MD, FACC in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

cardiac MRI
cardiac stress testing
cardiac procedures
cardioversion
Doppler echocardiography
elective external cardioversion
myocardial perfusion SPECT
nuclear scan
stress EKG
transesophageal echocardiography
ultrasound

By Affordability:

cardiac imaging
color Doppler echocardiography
Doppler echocardiography
echocardiogram
transthoracic echocardiography

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Colorado, Dr. Eks Wye Pollock IV, MD, FACC performed more cardiac (heart) MRI, cardiac (heart) stress testing, cardiac procedures, cardioversion, Doppler echocardiography, elective external cardioversion, myocardial perfusion SPECT, nuclear scan, stress EKG, transesophageal echocardiography (TEE), and ultrasound (sonogram) procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for cardiac imaging, color Doppler echocardiography, Doppler echocardiography, echocardiogram (echo), and transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

blood draw
blood draw for lab tests
phlebotomy for lab tests
venipuncture

In 2013, Dr. Eks Wye Pollock IV, MD, FACC had a list price for blood draw, blood draw for lab tests, phlebotomy for lab tests, and venipuncture (phlebotomy) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Colorado. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Eks Wye Pollock IV, MD, FACC treated as a pediatrician in Longmont, CO during 2019 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Eks Wye Pollock IV, MD, FACC for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures 223
doctor visit 166
hospital care 127
inpatient care 127
minimally invasive procedures 15
nuclear scan 46
stress testing 88
ultrasound (sonogram) 135

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eks Wye Pollock IV, MD, FACC.

Gender
Male 262
Female 209
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 407
Black 0
Hispanic 36
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 200
From 75 to 84 165
85 and over 69
Less than 65 37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eks Wye Pollock IV, MD, FACC in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Eks Wye Pollock IV, MD, FACC treated during 2019 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 71
Stroke 9
Ischemic Heart Disease 62
Depression 28
Chronic Kidney Disease 42
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 32
Heart Failure 40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 20
Diabetes 32
Dementia 13
Cancer 14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Eks Wye Pollock IV, MD, FACC treated as a pediatrician in Longmont, CO during 2020 were cardiac procedures, stress testing, ultrasound (sonogram) and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Eks Wye Pollock IV, MD, FACC for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures 608
doctor visit 540
hospital care 187
inpatient care 187
minimally invasive procedures 22
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) 30
nuclear scan 184
stress testing 305
ultrasound (sonogram) 285

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eks Wye Pollock IV, MD, FACC.

Gender
Male 529
Female 483
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 912
Black 0
Hispanic 54
Asian 0
Other 33
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 456
From 75 to 84 341
85 and over 143
Less than 65 72

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eks Wye Pollock IV, MD, FACC in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Eks Wye Pollock IV, MD, FACC treated during 2020 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and heart failure.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 71
Stroke 8
Ischemic Heart Disease 65
Depression 24
Chronic Kidney Disease 39
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 27
Heart Failure 40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 20
Diabetes 30
Dementia 14
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Eks Wye Pollock IV, MD, FACC treated as a pediatrician in Longmont, CO during 2021 were cardiac procedures, stress testing, ultrasound (sonogram) and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Eks Wye Pollock IV, MD, FACC for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures 608
cardioversion 19
doctor visit 681
hospital care 167
inpatient care 167
minimally invasive procedures 34
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) 54
nuclear scan 166
stress testing 297
ultrasound (sonogram) 257

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eks Wye Pollock IV, MD, FACC.

Gender
Male 835
Female 725
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 1428
Black 0
Hispanic 73
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 645
From 75 to 84 592
85 and over 219
Less than 65 104

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eks Wye Pollock IV, MD, FACC in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Eks Wye Pollock IV, MD, FACC treated during 2021 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and atrial fibrilation.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 68
Stroke 9
Ischemic Heart Disease 62
Depression 21
Chronic Kidney Disease 38
Asthma 6
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 42
Heart Failure 40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 16
Diabetes 29
Dementia 10
Cancer 13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Eks Wye Pollock IV, MD, FACC treated as a pediatrician in Longmont, CO during 2022 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), stress testing and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Eks Wye Pollock IV, MD, FACC for Medicare patients.

blood draw 15
cardiac procedures 669
cardioversion 21
doctor visit 736
hospital care 150
inpatient care 150
minimally invasive procedures 54
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) 60
nuclear scan 113
stress testing 207
ultrasound (sonogram) 402

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eks Wye Pollock IV, MD, FACC.

Gender
Male 1061
Female 883
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 1793
Black 0
Hispanic 86
Asian 0
Other 50
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 780
From 75 to 84 772
85 and over 303
Less than 65 89

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eks Wye Pollock IV, MD, FACC in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Eks Wye Pollock IV, MD, FACC treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, atrial fibrilation and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 11
Ischemic Heart Disease 49
Depression 22
Chronic Kidney Disease 30
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 12
Atrial Fibrilation 50
Heart Failure 38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 19
Diabetes 29
Dementia 8
Cancer 16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Eks Wye Pollock IV, MD, FACC treated as a pediatrician in Longmont, CO during 2023 were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), stress testing and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Eks Wye Pollock IV, MD, FACC for Medicare patients.

blood draw 14
cardiac procedures 773
cardioversion 17
doctor visit 691
hospital care 125
inpatient care 125
minimally invasive procedures 42
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) 48
nuclear scan 101
stress testing 206
ultrasound (sonogram) 538

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eks Wye Pollock IV, MD, FACC.

Gender
Male 1106
Female 965
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 1911
Black 0
Hispanic 86
Asian 0
Other 57
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 786
From 75 to 84 848
85 and over 339
Less than 65 98

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eks Wye Pollock IV, MD, FACC in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Eks Wye Pollock IV, MD, FACC treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and atrial fibrilation.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 13
Ischemic Heart Disease 50
Depression 22
Chronic Kidney Disease 30
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 13
Atrial Fibrilation 47
Heart Failure 37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 20
Diabetes 27
Dementia 8
Cancer 16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2019 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Eks Wye Pollock IV, MD, FACC for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Eks Wye Pollock IV, MD, FACC treated as a pediatrician in Longmont, CO were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), stress testing and hospital care.

blood draw 14
cardiac procedures 576
cardioversion 19
doctor visit 562
hospital care 151
inpatient care 151
minimally invasive procedures 33
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) 48
nuclear scan 122
stress testing 220
ultrasound (sonogram) 323

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2019 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eks Wye Pollock IV, MD, FACC.

Gender
Male 758
Female 653
Ethnicity
Black / African American 0
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 1290
Hispanic 67
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Other 28
Age
75 to 84 543
85 and over 214
Less than 65 80
65 to 74 573

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eks Wye Pollock IV, MD, FACC From 2019 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Eks Wye Pollock IV, MD, FACC treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and atrial fibrilation.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 72
Stroke 10
Ischemic Heart Disease 57
Depression 23
Chronic Kidney Disease 35
Asthma 8
Osteoporosis 10
Heart Failure 39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 19
Diabetes 29
Atrial Fibrillation 39
Dementia 10
Cancer 14

Education & Training

Dr. Eks Wye Pollock IV, MD, FACC graduated from University of Oklahoma College of Medicine in 2012. He completed residency at Ohio State University Medical Center. He has a state license in Ohio.

Medical School: University of Oklahoma College of Medicine (2012)

Residency: Ohio State University Medical Center (2016)

Licensed In: Ohio

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Eks Wye Pollock IV, MD, FACC is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UCHealth
UCHealth Heart and Vascular Clinic - Greeley
POUDRE VALLEY MEDICAL GROUP LLC

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Eks Wye Pollock IV, MD, FACC has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 50 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Eks Wye Pollock IV, MD, FACC from all over the web to help you find the right in Longmont, CO. 

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Eks Wye Pollock IV, MD, FACC. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
HeartFlow, Inc. $542 FFRct
$542
Abbott Laboratories $134 CardioMEMS
$134
GENZYME CORPORATION $120 DISEASE STATE
$120
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C. $100 ELIQUIS
$100
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC $87 PRALUENT
$87
Other $94 PRALUENT ALIROCUMAB INJECTION
$39 		ENTRESTO
$25 		JARDIANCE
$15 		EPI-SENSE GUIDED COAGULATION SYSTEM WITH VISITRAX
$14
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $1,078

Biography

Dr. Eks Pollock works as a general practice, adult cardiology, and general pediatrics. Dr. Pollock's areas of expertise include arrhythmias (irregular heartbeats), heart failure, and heart valve disease. He is rated highly by his patients. He is a graduate of the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine and a graduate of Ohio State University Medical Center's residency program. Dr. Pollock is professionally affiliated with UCHealth.

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