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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Polega, Infectious Disease Specialist in Kentwood, MI?
Dr. James Polega, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Kentwood, MI with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Polega is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Polega’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Polega’s office at (616) 391-3777.
What languages does Dr. Polega speak?
Dr. Polega and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Polega treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Polega 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. Polega. 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.
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
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
Which procedures does Dr. Polega perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. James Polega 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
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Polega's office.
Does Dr. Polega accept my insurance?
Dr. Polega accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (616) 391-3777 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Polega accept in Kentwood, MI?
Dr. Polega in Kentwood, MI 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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Department of Veterans Affairs
Humana
Medicare
Molina
Spectrum / Priority Health
State of Michigan
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Polega's office located?
Dr. James Polega's Primary Practice
4444 Kalamazoo Ave SE Ste 200
Kentwood, MI 49508
(616) 391-3777
What is Dr. Polega's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Polega's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1740700236.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Polega?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Polega
What is Dr. James Polega's specialty?
Dr. Polega is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Kentwood, MI.
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.
Contact Dr. Polega to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. James Polega affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Polega is affiliated with Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital 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
Where can I learn more about Infectious Disease Specialist?
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Is James Polega accepting new patients in Kentwood, MI?
Yes, Dr. James Polega is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. James Polega offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Polega's office at (616) 391-3777 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with James Polega?
Please contact Dr. Polega's office at (616) 391-3777 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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