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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Polhemus, Infectious Disease Specialist in Albuquerque, NM?
Dr. Mark Polhemus, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Albuquerque, NM with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Polhemus graduated from The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University and completed his residency at Nat'L Capital Consortium, Infectious Diseases; Walter Reed Army Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Polhemus is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Polhemus’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Polhemus’s office at (315) 464-5533.
Where did Dr. Polhemus go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Nat'L Capital Consortium, Infectious Diseases; Walter Reed Army Med Ctr, Internal Medicine
Medical School: The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University
Is Dr. Polhemus board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Mark Polhemus, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Polhemus speak?
Dr. Polhemus and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Polhemus typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Polhemus 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. Polhemus. 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:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Bronchiectasis
- Bronchial Disorder
- Damaged Airways
- Chronic Bronchial Dilation
- Lung Airway Damage
ICD-10 Codes:
- J479: Bronchiectasis, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Bone Infection
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected Bone
- Bone Inflammation
- Bone Infection Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Infectious Disease
- Infection
- Contagious Illness
- Communicable disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- B999: Unspecified infectious disease
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
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Polhemus typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Mark Polhemus may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
Please contact Dr. Polhemus' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Polhemus accept my insurance?
Dr. Polhemus accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (315) 464-5533 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Polhemus accept in Albuquerque, NM?
Dr. Polhemus in Albuquerque, NM accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Federal government of the United States
Health Care Service Corporation
HealthRight Group
Medicare
Presbyterian Healthcare Services
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Polhemus' office located?
Dr. Mark Polhemus' Primary Practice
2211 Lomas Blvd NE
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(315) 464-5533
Dr. Mark Polhemus' Practice 2
715 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Ave NE Ste 201
Albuquerque, NM 87102
What is Dr. Polhemus's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Polhemus's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1891027512.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Polhemus?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Polhemus
What is Dr. Mark Polhemus's specialty?
Dr. Polhemus is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Albuquerque, NM.
What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Is this Dr. Mark Polhemus affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Polhemus is affiliated with Christus Health which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
When to see an Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Mark Polhemus accepting new patients in Albuquerque, NM?
Yes, Dr. Mark Polhemus is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Mark Polhemus offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Polhemus's office at (315) 464-5533 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Mark Polhemus?
Please contact Dr. Polhemus's office at (315) 464-5533 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Mark Polhemus have?
Dr. Mark Polhemus is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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