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Dr. Polly Cator, MD

Cortland, NY

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Cator, Internist in Cortland, NY?

    Dr. Polly Cator, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Cortland, NY with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Dr. Cator completed her residency at New England Med Ctr Hosps, Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation; Memorial Hosp Of Rhode Island, Internal Medicine. Dr. Cator is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Cator’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Cator’s office at (606) 742-8251.

    Where did Dr. Cator go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: New England Med Ctr Hosps, Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation; Memorial Hosp Of Rhode Island, Internal Medicine

    • Medical School: University of Rochester Sch of Med & Dentistry, Rochester Ny

    Is Dr. Cator board certified in Internist?

    Yes, Dr. Polly Cator, MD is board certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

    What languages does Dr. Cator speak?

    Dr. Cator and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Cator treat?

    As a Internist, Dr. Cator 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. Cator. 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:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • COPD
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
    • Chronic Lung Disease
    • Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Depression
    • Depression (Single Episode)
    • Clinical depression
    • Major depressive disorder
    • Mood disorder
    • Major depression
    • Depressive episode

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F32A: Depression, unspecified
    • F329: Major depressive disorder, single episode, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Mini-Stroke
    • Stroke
    • Transient Ischemic Attack
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia
    • TIA
    • Warning Stroke

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
    • Z8673: Personal history of transient ischemic attack (TIA), and cerebral infarction without residual deficits

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

    • Dementia
    • Cognitive decline
    • Memory loss
    • Brain disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F0390: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety

    Also known as:

    • Generalized Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Overall Body Weakness
    • Widespread Muscle Weakness
    • Systemic Muscle Weakness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)

    Also known as:

    • Pain
    • Body ache
    • Discomfort
    • Soreness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R52: Pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Bipolar Disorder
    • Manic depression
    • Bipolar illness
    • Mood disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F319: Bipolar disorder, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Anxiety Disorder
    • Anxiety
    • General Anxiety
    • Anxiety Problems
    • Nervous Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Heart Failure
    • Congestive Heart Failure
    • CHF
    • Cardiac Insufficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I509: Heart failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Cerebral Palsy
    • CP
    • Brain paralysis
    • Childhood motor disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G809: Cerebral palsy, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Chronic Pain Condition
    • Chronic Pain
    • Various chronic pain
    • Unspecified long-term pain
    • Persistent pain disorders

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G8929: Other chronic pain

    Also known as:

    • Parkinson's Disease
    • PD
    • Shaking Palsy
    • Paralysis Agitans

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G20: Parkinson's disease

    Also known as:

    • Malaise
    • Fatigue
    • General discomfort
    • Feeling unwell
    • Unease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R5381: Other malaise

    Also known as:

    • Gout
    • Gouty Arthritis
    • Uric Acid Arthritis
    • Hyperuricemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M109: Gout, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
    • Atherosclerosis
    • Coronary Artery Disease
    • Silent Coronary Artery Disease
    • Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris

    What procedures does Dr. Cator perform?

    As a Internist, Dr. Cator performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Cator. 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:

    • Swallowing Therapy
    • Dysphagia Treatment
    • Feeding Therapy
    • Oral Function Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding

    Also known as:

    • Swallowing Function Test
    • Dysphagia Tests
    • Dysphagia Evaluation
    • Oral Swallowing Assessment
    • Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
    • Swallowing Study

    CPT Codes:

    • 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function

    Does Dr. Cator accept my insurance?

    Dr. Cator accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (606) 742-8251 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Cator accept in Cortland, NY?

    Dr. Cator in Cortland, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Excellus BlueCross BlueShield

    • Humana

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • State of New York

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Cator's office located?

    Dr. Polly Cator's Primary Practice

    149 S Main St

    Cortland, NY 13045

    (606) 742-8251

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    Dr. Polly Cator's Practice 2

    134 Homer Ave

    Cortland, NY 13045

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    What is Dr. Cator's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Cator's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1679544969.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Cator?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Cator

    What is Dr. Polly Cator's specialty?

    Dr. Cator is a Internist near Cortland, NY.

    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.

    Contact Dr. Cator to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Polly Cator affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Cator is affiliated with Upstate University Hospital, Cayuga Medical Center which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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 Internist?

    Explore Internist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Polly Cator accepting new patients in Cortland, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Polly Cator is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Polly Cator offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Cator's office at (606) 742-8251 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Polly Cator?

    Please contact Dr. Cator's office at (606) 742-8251 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Polly Cator have?

    Dr. Polly Cator is certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.

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