Dr. Jerry Polasek, MD
Houston, TX
15 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Polasek, Diagnostic Radiologist in Houston, TX?
Where did Dr. Polasek go to medical school and complete their residency?
Is Dr. Polasek board certified as a Diagnostic Radiologist?
Yes, Dr. Jerry Polasek, MD is board certified by the American Board of Radiology
What languages does Dr. Polasek speak?
Dr. Polasek and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Diagnostic Radiologist like Dr. Polasek typically treat?
As a Diagnostic Radiologist, Dr. Polasek diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Polasek. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Neck Injury
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Neck Trauma
- Neck Damage
- Injured Neck
ICD-10 Codes:
- S199XXA: Unspecified injury of neck, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Other Nervous System Symptoms
- Neurologic Disease
- Unusual Neurological Symptoms
- Nerve Problems
- Brain and Nerve Issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- R29818: Other symptoms and signs involving the nervous system
Also known as:
- Neck Pain
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Cervical Pain
- Sore Neck
- Neck Ache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M542: Cervicalgia
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Lower Back Disc Displacement
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Slipped Disc in Lower Back
- Herniated Disc in Lumbar Spine
- Lumbar Disc Protrusion
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5126: Other intervertebral disc displacement, lumbar region
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Lower Back Spinal Stenosis
- Neck Spinal Stenosis
- Spinal Stenosis
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal
- Lumbar Spinal Canal Narrowing
- Lumbar Stenosis
- Narrowing of Neck Spinal Canal
- Cervical Spinal Canal Narrowing
- Cervical Stenosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M48061: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region without neurogenic claudication
- M4802: Spinal stenosis, cervical region
What procedures does a Diagnostic Radiologist like Dr. Polasek typically perform?
As a Diagnostic Radiologist, procedures performed by Dr. Jerry Polasek may include:
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) Screening
- Abdominal Imaging
- Abdominal Radiology Consultation
- Angiography
- Arthrography
- Barium Swallow
- Bone Biopsy
- Bone Density Measurement / DXA Scan
Please contact Dr. Polasek's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Polasek accept my insurance?
Dr. Polasek accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (936) 270-2000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Polasek accept in Houston, TX?
Dr. Polasek in Houston, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Point32Health
UnitedHealth Group
Verda Healthcare
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Where is Dr. Polasek's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Polasek affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Polasek has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Polasek's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Polasek's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1043487911.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Polasek?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Polasek