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Dr. Thomas James Polascik, MD

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Specializes in: Surgical Oncology (Cancer Surgery) and Urologic Oncology
University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine (1991)
Professional interests include: kidney cancer, prostate problems, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging), and more.
Duke Cancer Center, Duke University Medical Center Duke Cancer Center 5-1 Urology
Durham, NC 27710

Dr. Thomas James Polascik, MD is a surgical oncologist in Durham, NC specializing in surgical oncology (cancer surgery) and urologic oncology. He graduated from University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine in 1991 and has 34 years of experience. Dr. Thomas James Polascik, MD is affiliated with U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Duke Health and DUKE HEALTH INTEGRATED PRACTICE INC.

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Office Locations

Duke Health

20 Duke Medicine Circle
Durham, NC 27710
(919) 681-6900
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508 Fulton Street Durham Vamc (558)
Durham, NC 27705
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Duke Cancer Center, Duke University Medical Center Duke Cancer Center 5-1 Urology
Durham, NC 27710
(919) 684-4946
(919) 684-5220
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Some issues Dr. Thomas James Polascik, MD can help you with:

Robotic Surgery

Robotic surgery is a type of minimally invasive surgery, using a tiny opening to get inside the body instead of making a large cut. It uses small tools attached to a thin robotic arm, which is controlled by the surgeon. Robotic surgery may be referred to by the specific kind of robot that is used. The most advanced robot currently in use is called the da Vinci, and surgery using it is sometimes called da Vinci surgery.

There are many benefits to robotic surgery, both for the patient and the surgeon. Robotic surgery allows for more precise movements and increased control during very delicate surgical procedures. This makes performing surgery accurately much easier for surgeons and reduces fatigue. The smaller 'hand' of the robot can enter the body via a much smaller opening, which reduces the risk of infection and scarring and leads to a faster recovery. The robotic hands also contain tiny moveable cameras among their tools, giving surgeons a much closer view of the procedure than would be possible with traditional surgery.

In The News 

“In the Crossfire, two American urologists took the transrectal side: Arvin George, MD, a surgeon at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, who specializes in diagnosis and management of...”—"Which Prostate Biopsy Is Best: Transrectal or Transperineal?", MedPage Today, September 2021
“His surgeon was Dr. Thomas Polascik, referred by his local urologist, Dr. Robert Bertram.”—"Bill Burgin: 'You never want to hear somebody tell you that you have cancer' - Salisbury Post", Salisbury Post, April 2019

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Thomas James Polascik, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

biopsy
core needle prostate biopsy
minimally invasive procedures
prostate cryotherapy
prostate punch biopsy
stent placement
temporary prostatic stent placement
temporary urethral stent placement
urologic procedures

By Affordability:

cystoscopy

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within North Carolina, Dr. Thomas James Polascik, MD performed more biopsy, core needle prostate biopsy, minimally invasive procedures, prostate cryotherapy, prostate punch biopsy, stent placement (stenting), temporary prostatic stent placement, temporary urethral stent placement, and urologic procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for cystoscopy 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:

diagnostic cystoscopy

In 2013, Dr. Thomas James Polascik, MD had a list price for diagnostic cystoscopy that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within North Carolina. 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

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas James Polascik, MD treated as a surgical oncologist in Durham, NC during 2013 were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, diagnostic procedures and minor procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas James Polascik, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery 11
ablation 24
cryotherapy 24
diagnostic procedures 58
doctor visit 573
marker placement for prostate radiation therapy 14
minimally invasive procedures 182
minor procedures 43
open surgery 11
potassium test 18
stent placement (stenting) 23
urologic procedures 248

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas James Polascik, MD.

Gender
Male 306
Female 54
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 244
Black 99
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 204
From 75 to 84 101
85 and over 16
Less than 65 39

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas James Polascik, MD in 2013

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Thomas James Polascik, MD treated during 2013 were hypertension, high cholesterol, cancer and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 70
High Cholesterol 60
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 36
Depression 12
Chronic Kidney Disease 41
Asthma 6
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11
Diabetes 33
Dementia 0
Cancer 51

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas James Polascik, MD treated as a surgical oncologist in Durham, NC during 2014 were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, diagnostic procedures and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas James Polascik, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation 26
cancer surgery 18
cryotherapy 26
diagnostic procedures 78
dissection 11
doctor visit 581
excision 11
hospital care 69
inpatient care 69
lymph node procedures 11
minimally invasive procedures 228
minor procedures 55
pelvic surgery 11
stent placement (stenting) 16
urologic procedures 230

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas James Polascik, MD.

Gender
Male 324
Female 61
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 265
Black 101
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 214
From 75 to 84 98
85 and over 27
Less than 65 46

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas James Polascik, MD in 2014

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Thomas James Polascik, MD treated during 2014 were hypertension, high cholesterol, cancer and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 71
High Cholesterol 61
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 35
Depression 15
Chronic Kidney Disease 39
Asthma 6
Osteoperosis 4
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 15
Diabetes 31
Dementia 5
Cancer 47

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas James Polascik, MD treated as a surgical oncologist in Durham, NC during 2015 were minimally invasive procedures, urologic procedures, diagnostic procedures and minor procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas James Polascik, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation 32
cancer surgery 15
cryotherapy 19
diagnostic procedures 55
dissection 15
doctor visit 500
excision 15
hospital care 32
inpatient care 32
lymph node procedures 15
minimally invasive procedures 202
minor procedures 55
pelvic surgery 15
urologic procedures 187

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas James Polascik, MD.

Gender
Male 652
Female 84
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 518
Black 158
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 28
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 444
From 75 to 84 174
85 and over 36
Less than 65 82

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas James Polascik, MD in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Thomas James Polascik, MD treated during 2015 were hypertension, high cholesterol, cancer and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 71
High Cholesterol 61
Stroke 3
Ischemic Heart Disease 35
Depression 14
Chronic Kidney Disease 38
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 5
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 13
Diabetes 36
Dementia 5
Cancer 48

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas James Polascik, MD treated as a surgical oncologist in Durham, NC during 2016 were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, diagnostic procedures and minor procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas James Polascik, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation 22
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy 14
cancer surgery 26
chemotherapy 14
cryotherapy 22
diagnostic procedures 84
dissection 25
doctor visit 535
excision 25
hospital care 29
inpatient care 29
lymph node procedures 25
minimally invasive procedures 256
minor procedures 68
pelvic surgery 25
potassium test 19
urologic procedures 264

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas James Polascik, MD.

Gender
Male 337
Female 36
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 272
Black 79
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 215
From 75 to 84 106
85 and over 21
Less than 65 31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas James Polascik, MD in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Thomas James Polascik, MD treated during 2016 were hypertension, high cholesterol, cancer and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 72
High Cholesterol 61
Stroke 3
Ischemic Heart Disease 34
Depression 15
Chronic Kidney Disease 39
Asthma 12
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 10
Diabetes 32
Dementia 6
Cancer 57

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas James Polascik, MD treated as a surgical oncologist in Durham, NC during 2017 were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, diagnostic procedures and minor procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas James Polascik, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation 18
cancer surgery 19
cryotherapy 18
diagnostic procedures 71
dissection 19
doctor visit 380
excision 19
hospital care 32
inpatient care 32
lymph node procedures 19
minimally invasive procedures 204
minor procedures 71
pelvic surgery 19
potassium test 29
urologic procedures 214

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas James Polascik, MD.

Gender
Male 281
Female 33
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 225
Black 65
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 12
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 181
From 75 to 84 82
85 and over 16
Less than 65 35

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas James Polascik, MD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Thomas James Polascik, MD treated during 2017 were hypertension, cancer, high cholesterol and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 72
High Cholesterol 52
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 37
Depression 15
Chronic Kidney Disease 38
Asthma 4
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 9
Diabetes 32
Dementia 10
Cancer 55

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas James Polascik, MD treated as a surgical oncologist in Durham, NC during 2018 were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, diagnostic procedures and minor procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas James Polascik, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation 25
cancer surgery 13
cryotherapy 25
diagnostic procedures 82
dissection 11
doctor visit 440
excision 11
hospital care 22
inpatient care 22
lymph node procedures 11
minimally invasive procedures 194
minor procedures 82
pelvic surgery 11
potassium test 30
urologic procedures 213

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas James Polascik, MD.

Gender
Male 333
Female 39
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 241
Black 91
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 23
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 223
From 75 to 84 89
85 and over 18
Less than 65 42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas James Polascik, MD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Thomas James Polascik, MD treated during 2018 were hypertension, cancer, high cholesterol and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 72
High Cholesterol 58
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 32
Depression 16
Chronic Kidney Disease 38
Asthma 5
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 8
Diabetes 29
Dementia 8
Cancer 59

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas James Polascik, MD treated as a surgical oncologist in Durham, NC during 2019 were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, diagnostic procedures and minor procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas James Polascik, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation 18
cancer surgery 17
cryotherapy 18
diagnostic procedures 83
dissection 17
doctor visit 377
excision 17
hospital care 57
inpatient care 57
lymph node procedures 17
minimally invasive procedures 201
minor procedures 83
pelvic surgery 17
potassium test 22
urologic procedures 206

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas James Polascik, MD.

Gender
Male 306
Female 39
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 236
Black 80
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 15
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 210
From 75 to 84 93
85 and over 18
Less than 65 24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas James Polascik, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Thomas James Polascik, MD treated during 2019 were hypertension, cancer, high cholesterol and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 72
High Cholesterol 58
Stroke 3
Ischemic Heart Disease 36
Depression 19
Chronic Kidney Disease 44
Asthma 4
Osteoperosis 3
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 10
Diabetes 30
Dementia 10
Cancer 62

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas James Polascik, MD treated as a surgical oncologist in Durham, NC during 2020 were minimally invasive procedures, urologic procedures, diagnostic procedures and minor procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas James Polascik, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation 19
cancer surgery 17
cryotherapy 19
diagnostic procedures 86
dissection 18
doctor visit 385
excision 18
hospital care 28
inpatient care 28
lymph node procedures 18
minimally invasive procedures 217
minor procedures 86
pelvic surgery 18
urologic procedures 199

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas James Polascik, MD.

Gender
Male 301
Female 34
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 236
Black 73
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 217
From 75 to 84 89
85 and over 13
Less than 65 16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas James Polascik, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Thomas James Polascik, MD treated during 2020 were hypertension, cancer, high cholesterol and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 71
High Cholesterol 62
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 33
Depression 14
Chronic Kidney Disease 44
Asthma 5
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 9
Diabetes 31
Dementia 8
Cancer 62

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas James Polascik, MD treated as a surgical oncologist in Durham, NC during 2021 were minimally invasive procedures, urologic procedures, diagnostic procedures and minor procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas James Polascik, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation 24
cancer surgery 15
cryotherapy 24
diagnostic procedures 89
dissection 14
doctor visit 381
excision 14
hospital care 30
inpatient care 30
lymph node procedures 14
minimally invasive procedures 204
minor procedures 89
pelvic surgery 14
urologic procedures 190

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas James Polascik, MD.

Gender
Male 299
Female 39
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 237
Black 76
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 210
From 75 to 84 94
85 and over 19
Less than 65 15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas James Polascik, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Thomas James Polascik, MD treated during 2021 were hypertension, cancer, high cholesterol and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 70
High Cholesterol 64
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 33
Depression 14
Chronic Kidney Disease 45
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 5
Atrial Fibrilation 14
Heart Failure 13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 8
Diabetes 30
Dementia 10
Cancer 64

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas James Polascik, MD treated as a surgical oncologist in Durham, NC during 2022 were minimally invasive procedures, urologic procedures, diagnostic procedures and minor procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas James Polascik, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation 21
cancer surgery 14
cryotherapy 21
diagnostic procedures 103
dissection 14
doctor visit 351
excision 14
hospital care 19
inpatient care 19
lymph node procedures 14
minimally invasive procedures 204
minor procedures 103
pelvic surgery 14
urologic procedures 190

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas James Polascik, MD.

Gender
Male 300
Female 29
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 255
Black 47
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 184
From 75 to 84 116
85 and over 13
Less than 65 16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas James Polascik, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Thomas James Polascik, MD treated during 2022 were cancer, high cholesterol, hypertension and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 74
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 29
Depression 15
Chronic Kidney Disease 23
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 6
Atrial Fibrilation 17
Heart Failure 11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11
Diabetes 24
Dementia 4
Cancer 75

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas James Polascik, MD treated as a surgical oncologist in Durham, NC during 2023 were minimally invasive procedures, urologic procedures, minor procedures and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas James Polascik, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation 29
cryotherapy 29
diagnostic procedures 90
doctor visit 276
minimally invasive procedures 190
minor procedures 90
stent placement (stenting) 28
urologic procedures 190

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas James Polascik, MD.

Gender
Male 238
Female 20
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 199
Black 37
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 150
From 75 to 84 82
85 and over 12
Less than 65 14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas James Polascik, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Thomas James Polascik, MD treated during 2023 were cancer, high cholesterol, hypertension and diabetes.

Hypertension 73
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 29
Depression 15
Chronic Kidney Disease 25
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 16
Heart Failure 10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 7
Diabetes 30
Dementia 0
Cancer 75

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas James Polascik, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Thomas James Polascik, MD treated as a surgical oncologist in Durham, NC were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, diagnostic procedures and minor procedures.

abdominal surgery 11
ablation 23
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy 14
cancer surgery 17
chemotherapy 14
cryotherapy 22
diagnostic procedures 79
dissection 16
doctor visit 434
excision 16
hospital care 35
inpatient care 35
lymph node procedures 16
minimally invasive procedures 207
minor procedures 75
open surgery 11
pelvic surgery 16
potassium test 23
stent placement (stenting) 22
urologic procedures 211

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas James Polascik, MD.

Gender
Male 334
Female 42
Ethnicity
Black / African American 82
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 266
Hispanic 0
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Other 7
Age
75 to 84 102
85 and over 19
Less than 65 32
65 to 74 222

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas James Polascik, MD From 2013 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Thomas James Polascik, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, cancer and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 71
High Cholesterol 62
Stroke 3
Ischemic Heart Disease 33
Depression 14
Chronic Kidney Disease 37
Asthma 6
Osteoporosis 2
Heart Failure 13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 10
Diabetes 30
Atrial Fibrillation 11
Dementia 6
Cancer 59

Education & Training

Dr. Thomas James Polascik, MD graduated from University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine in 1991. He completed residency at Johns Hopkins University Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Urology, Urology and has a state license in North Carolina.

Medical School: University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine (1991)

Residency: Johns Hopkins University Affiliated Hospitals (1993)

Board Certification: American Board of Urology, Urology

Licensed In: North Carolina

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Thomas James Polascik, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Duke Health
DUKE HEALTH INTEGRATED PRACTICE INC

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Thomas James Polascik, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: MedCost, Aetna Traditional Choice, Blue Advantage, Aetna Medicare PPO, BlueCross BlueShield of North Carolina, CIGNA Open Access Plus, WellCare, AmeriHealth, Medicare Part B, Medicare Advantage, AARP, CIGNA Open Access, United Healthcare PPO, United Healthcare POS, United Healthcare HMO, Aetna, Aetna Workers' Compensation, TRICARE Prime, United Healthcare, Aetna Open Choice PPO, TRICARE Prime Remote, Medicare, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, TRICARE, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, Aetna Managed Choice POS, Gateway Health Alliance, Aetna HMO, Duke Group Plans, *Duke HomeCare and Hospice does not participate in the plan., Blue Options (123, PPO, HSA), *Duke HomeCare and Hospice and mental health providers do not participate with the plan., Aetna Quality Point of Service (QPOS), Aetna Choice POS, Aetna Choice POS II, Aetna Medicare Value Plan (HMO), Duke Basic, Ambetter, Experience Health, Aetna Select HMO, Aetna PCP Coordinated POS Plan, Blue Select, Blue Medicare (HMO, PPO)*, Aetna Limited Benefit Insurance PPO, Healthy Blue, Aetna Health Network Only, Aetna Health Network Option, All Savers Fully Insured, First Medicare Direct, Carolina Complete Health, Healthgram, All Savers Alternate Funding, Aetna Medicare Assure Plan (HMO D-SNP), Aetna/CVS Health, Aetna Elect Choice HMO, Aetna Open Access Elect Choice, Aetna Voluntary Indemnity Group Plan, Duke Select, Aetna Open Access HMO, Open Access Aetna Select, Aetna Open Access Managed Choice, NC State Employees Health Plan, Ambetter of North Carolina and United Medical Resources (UMR).

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Thomas James Polascik, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

MedCost
Aetna Traditional Choice
Blue Advantage
Aetna Medicare PPO
BlueCross BlueShield of North Carolina
CIGNA Open Access Plus
WellCare
AmeriHealth
Medicare Part B
Medicare Advantage
AARP
CIGNA Open Access
United Healthcare PPO
United Healthcare POS
United Healthcare HMO
Aetna
Aetna Workers' Compensation
TRICARE Prime
United Healthcare
Aetna Open Choice PPO
TRICARE Prime Remote
Medicare
Medicaid
Humana
Cigna
TRICARE
Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
Aetna Managed Choice POS
Gateway Health Alliance
Aetna HMO
Duke Group Plans
*Duke HomeCare and Hospice does not participate in the plan.
Blue Options (123, PPO, HSA)
*Duke HomeCare and Hospice and mental health providers do not participate with the plan.
Aetna Quality Point of Service (QPOS)
Aetna Choice POS, Aetna Choice POS II
Aetna Medicare Value Plan (HMO)
Duke Basic
Ambetter
Experience Health
Aetna Select HMO
Aetna PCP Coordinated POS Plan
Blue Select
Blue Medicare (HMO, PPO)*
Aetna Limited Benefit Insurance PPO
Healthy Blue
Aetna Health Network Only, Aetna Health Network Option
All Savers Fully Insured
First Medicare Direct
Carolina Complete Health
Healthgram
All Savers Alternate Funding
Aetna Medicare Assure Plan (HMO D-SNP)
Aetna/CVS Health
Aetna Elect Choice HMO, Aetna Open Access Elect Choice
Aetna Voluntary Indemnity Group Plan
Duke Select
Aetna Open Access HMO, Open Access Aetna Select, Aetna Open Access Managed Choice
NC State Employees Health Plan
Ambetter of North Carolina
United Medical Resources (UMR)

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Thomas James Polascik, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.65 out of 5 stars based on 549 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Thomas James Polascik, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Durham, NC. 

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Thomas James Polascik, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
Atlantic Coast Cryotherapy LP $23,284 Cryo Probe
$23,284
AngioDynamics, Inc. $10,972 Nanoknife
$10,958
$14
Pfizer Inc. $9,697 XTANDI
$9,683 		SUTENT
$14
Endocare, Inc. $9,019 Cryo Probe
$7,587 		Endocare Cryocare System
$1,395
$37
Varian Medical Systems, Inc. $6,414
$6,414
Other $12,009 PYLARIFY
$2,600 		Erleada
$2,028 		Da Vinci Surgical System
$925 		PROVENGE
$347 		Rayaldee
$248 		Other
$5,861
Types of Payments
Consulting Fee $25,715
Current or prospective ownership or investment interest $23,284
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program $7,160
Honoraria $6,500
Travel and Lodging $5,170
Other $3,566

Research Payments

Dr. Thomas James Polascik, MD has received 67 research payments totaling $5,345,228.

Ownership and Interest Payments

This table describes ownership payments received by Dr. Thomas James Polascik, MD.

Atlantic Coast Cryotherapy LP 2014 $19,375.00 Physician Covered Recipient Limited Partner Interest
Atlantic Coast Cryotherapy LP 2015 $17,930.25 Physician Covered Recipient Limited Partner Interest

Biography

Dr. Thomas Polascik's specialties are urologic oncology and surgical oncology (cancer surgery). He practices in Durham, NC. Clinical interests for Dr. Polascik include MRI (magnetic resonance imaging), kidney cancer, and robotic surgery. Patient reviews placed him at an average of 4.5 stars (out of 5). Dr. Polascik accepts Blue California, CIGNA Plans, TRICARE, and more. He studied medicine at the University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine. His training includes a residency program at a hospital affiliated with Johns Hopkins University. Dr. Polascik is conversant in Spanish. He is affiliated with Duke Health and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Dr. Polascik welcomes new patients at his office inDurham, NC as reported by Duke Health.

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