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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. 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 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 as an 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 an Internist like Dr. Cator typically treat?
As an 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Depression
- Clinical depression
- Major depressive disorder
- Mood disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F32A: Depression, unspecified
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
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:
- 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
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Cator typically perform?
As an 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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 Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Lifetime Healthcare
Medicaid
Medicare
Nascentia Health
State of New York
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Cator's office located?
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.
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.
Is this Dr. Polly Cator affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Cator is affiliated with Cayuga Medical Center, Guthrie Lourdes Hospital, Upstate University Hospital 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
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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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