22 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Polite, Internist in Greensboro, NC?
Where did Dr. Polite go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Christiana Care Hlth Servs Inc, Internal Medicine | PCOM/Christiana Care Health System Program
Medical School: Howard Univ Coll of Med, Washington Dc | Howard Univ College of Medicine
Is Dr. Polite board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Ronald Polite, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Polite speak?
Dr. Polite and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Polite typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Polite 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. Polite. 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:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Hypercholesterolemia
- High blood cholesterol
- Elevated cholesterol
ICD-10 Codes:
- E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Complications
- Diabetes Related Health Problems
- Advanced Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1169: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Prostate Cancer Screening
- Prostate Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- PSA Test
- Prostate Exam
- Prostate Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z125: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of prostate
Also known as:
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3a
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- CKD Stage 3a
- Moderate Chronic Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- N1831: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3a
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Polite typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Ronald Polite may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Polite's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Polite accept my insurance?
Dr. Polite accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (336) 274-3241 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Polite accept in Greensboro, NC?
Dr. Polite in Greensboro, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
Care N' Care Insurance Company
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Devoted Health
Humana
Medcost Preferred
Medicare
State of North Carolina
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Polite's office located?
Dr. Ronald Polite's Primary Practice
301 E Wendover Ave Ste 200
Greensboro, NC 27401
(336) 274-3241
What hospitals are Dr. Polite affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Polite has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Polite's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Polite's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1689775470.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Polite?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Polite
What is Dr. Ronald Polite's specialty?
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.