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Dr. Thomas J. Polascik, MD

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(Dr. Thomas James Polascik, M.D.)

(601 Ratings)

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

(919) 684-4946

Dr. Thomas J. Polascik, MD is a surgical oncologist in Winston-Salem, NC specializing in surgical oncology (cancer surgery) and urologic oncology. He graduated from University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine in 1991 and has 35 years of experience. Dr. Thomas J. Polascik, MD is affiliated with U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and Duke Health.

Office Locations

140 Charlois Boulevard
Winston-Salem, NC 27103

(336) 716-4131

(336) 716-0328

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1601 Brenner Avenue W. G. (bill) Hefner Vamc (659)
Salisbury, NC 28144

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Duke Health

20 Duke Medicine Circle
Durham, NC 27710

(919) 681-6900

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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 J. 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 J. 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 J. 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 2012, Dr. Thomas J. 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

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas J. Polascik, MD treated as a surgical oncologist in Winston-Salem, NC during 2012 were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, diagnostic procedures and minor procedures.

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

abdominal surgery	13
ablation	45
aspiration	20
cryotherapy	45
diagnostic procedures	108
dissection	11
doctor visit	575
excision	11
laser treatment	14
lymph node procedures	11
marker placement for prostate radiation therapy	17
minimally invasive procedures	270
minor procedures	74
open surgery	13
pelvic surgery	11
potassium test	14
stent placement (stenting)	41
urologic procedures	370

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

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

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas J. 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 J. 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 J. Polascik, MD in 2013

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 J. Polascik, MD treated as a surgical oncologist in Winston-Salem, NC during 2014 were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, diagnostic procedures and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas J. 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 J. 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 J. Polascik, MD in 2014

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 J. Polascik, MD treated as a surgical oncologist in Winston-Salem, NC during 2015 were minimally invasive procedures, urologic procedures, diagnostic procedures and minor procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas J. 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 J. 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 J. Polascik, MD in 2015

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 J. Polascik, MD treated as a surgical oncologist in Winston-Salem, NC during 2016 were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, diagnostic procedures and minor procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas J. 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 J. 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 J. Polascik, MD in 2016

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 J. Polascik, MD treated as a surgical oncologist in Winston-Salem, NC during 2017 were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, diagnostic procedures and minor procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas J. 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 J. 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 J. Polascik, MD in 2017

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 J. Polascik, MD treated as a surgical oncologist in Winston-Salem, NC during 2018 were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, diagnostic procedures and minor procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas J. 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 J. 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 J. Polascik, MD in 2018

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 J. Polascik, MD treated as a surgical oncologist in Winston-Salem, NC during 2019 were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, diagnostic procedures and minor procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas J. 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 J. 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 J. Polascik, MD in 2019

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 J. Polascik, MD treated as a surgical oncologist in Winston-Salem, NC during 2020 were minimally invasive procedures, urologic procedures, diagnostic procedures and minor procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas J. 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 J. 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 J. Polascik, MD in 2020

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 J. Polascik, MD treated as a surgical oncologist in Winston-Salem, NC during 2021 were minimally invasive procedures, urologic procedures, diagnostic procedures and minor procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas J. 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 J. 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 J. Polascik, MD in 2021

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 J. Polascik, MD treated as a surgical oncologist in Winston-Salem, NC during 2022 were minimally invasive procedures, urologic procedures, diagnostic procedures and minor procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas J. 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 J. 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 J. Polascik, MD in 2022

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 J. Polascik, MD treated as a surgical oncologist in Winston-Salem, NC during 2023 were minimally invasive procedures, urologic procedures, minor procedures and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas J. 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 J. 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 J. Polascik, MD in 2023

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 2012 - 2023

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

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

abdominal surgery	12
ablation	25
aspiration	20
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	14
cancer surgery	17
chemotherapy	14
cryotherapy	24
diagnostic procedures	82
dissection	15
doctor visit	446
excision	15
hospital care	35
inpatient care	35
laser treatment	14
lymph node procedures	15
minimally invasive procedures	212
minor procedures	74
open surgery	12
pelvic surgery	15
potassium test	22
stent placement (stenting)	27
urologic procedures	225

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

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

**Gender**
Female	39
Male	306

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	75
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	244
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	6

**Age**
75 to 84	93
85 and over	17
Less than 65	30
65 to 74	204

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas J. Polascik, MD From 2012 - 2023

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

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	1
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	28
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Dementia	5
Cancer	54

Education & Training

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

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Duke Health

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 J. Polascik, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: MedCost, Aetna Traditional Choice, Aetna Medicare PPO, BlueCross BlueShield of North Carolina, CIGNA Open Access Plus, WellCare, Medicare Part B, AmeriHealth, Medicare Advantage, AARP, CIGNA Open Access, United Healthcare PPO, United Healthcare POS, United Healthcare HMO, Aetna, Aetna Workers' Compensation, TRICARE Prime, TRICARE Prime Remote, Aetna Open Choice PPO, United Healthcare, Medicare, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, TRICARE, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, Aetna Managed Choice POS, Gateway Health Alliance, Aetna HMO, Alliance Health (*Beginning January 2026), *Duke HomeCare and Hospice does not participate in the plan., Duke Employee Plans, 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, Duke Advantage (*Beginning January 2026), Aetna Medicare Value Plan (HMO), Blue Advantage (*Available in select counties only), Duke Options (*Beginning January 2026), Duke Basic, Duke USA (*Beginning January 2026), Ambetter, Experience Health, Aetna Select HMO, Aetna PCP Coordinated POS Plan, Blue Select, Blue Medicare (HMO, PPO)*, Aetna Limited Benefit Insurance PPO, Vaya Health (*Beginning January 2026), Healthy Blue, Trillium (*Beginning January 2026), Aetna Health Network Only, Aetna Health Network Option, All Savers Fully Insured, Blue Value (*Duke Health Lake Norman and Kernodle Clinics only), 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, Partners (*Beginning January 2026), 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 J. Polascik, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

MedCost

Aetna Traditional Choice

Aetna Medicare PPO

BlueCross BlueShield of North Carolina

CIGNA Open Access Plus

WellCare

Medicare Part B

AmeriHealth

Medicare Advantage

AARP

CIGNA Open Access

United Healthcare PPO

United Healthcare POS

United Healthcare HMO

Aetna

Aetna Workers' Compensation

TRICARE Prime

TRICARE Prime Remote

Aetna Open Choice PPO

United Healthcare

Medicare

Medicaid

Humana

Cigna

TRICARE

Harvard Pilgrim Health Care

Aetna Managed Choice POS

Gateway Health Alliance

Aetna HMO

Alliance Health (*Beginning January 2026)

*Duke HomeCare and Hospice does not participate in the plan.

Duke Employee Plans

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

Duke Advantage (*Beginning January 2026)

Aetna Medicare Value Plan (HMO)

Blue Advantage (*Available in select counties only)

Duke Options (*Beginning January 2026)

Duke Basic

Duke USA (*Beginning January 2026)

Ambetter

Experience Health

Aetna Select HMO

Aetna PCP Coordinated POS Plan

Blue Select

Blue Medicare (HMO, PPO)*

Aetna Limited Benefit Insurance PPO

Vaya Health (*Beginning January 2026)

Healthy Blue

Trillium (*Beginning January 2026)

Aetna Health Network Only, Aetna Health Network Option

All Savers Fully Insured

Blue Value (*Duke Health Lake Norman and Kernodle Clinics only)

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

Partners (*Beginning January 2026)

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 J. Polascik, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.65 out of 5 stars based on 601 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Thomas J. Polascik, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Winston-Salem, NC.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Thomas J. 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 J. Polascik, MD has received 67 research payments totaling $5,345,228.

Ownership and Interest Payments

This table describes ownership payments received by Dr. Thomas J. 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 is a medical specialist in urologic oncology and surgical oncology (cancer surgery). Dr. Polascik obtained his medical school training at the University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine and performed his residency at a hospital affiliated with Johns Hopkins University. His areas of expertise include MRI (magnetic resonance imaging), kidney cancer, and robotic surgery. He has a 4.5 out of 5 star average patient rating. He can accept Blue California, CIGNA Plans, and TRICARE, as well as other insurance carriers. Dr. Polascik speaks Spanish. He is professionally affiliated with Duke Health and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. He has an open panel in Durham, NC according to Duke Health.