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35 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Polkinghorn, Medical Oncologist in Augusta, ME?
Dr. George Polkinghorn, MD is a Medical Oncologist, who primarily practices in Augusta, ME with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 35 years and is board certified. Dr. Polkinghorn is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Polkinghorn’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Polkinghorn’s office at (207) 621-6100.
Is Dr. Polkinghorn board certified as a Medical Oncologist?
Yes, Dr. George Polkinghorn, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Polkinghorn speak?
Dr. Polkinghorn and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Polkinghorn treat?
As a Medical Oncologist, Dr. Polkinghorn 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. Polkinghorn. 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:
- Cancer Chemotherapy
- Cancer Immunotherapy
- Cancer Radiation Therapy
- Radiation Therapy
- Radiation Therapy to Treat Cancer
- Chemo treatment
- Oncology chemotherapy
- Cancer drug therapy
- Oncology immunotherapy
- Immune therapy for cancer
- Radiation treatment for cancer
- Oncology radiation
- Radiotherapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
- Z5112: Encounter for antineoplastic immunotherapy
- Z510: Encounter for antineoplastic radiation therapy
Also known as:
- Cancer Follow-up Exam
- Cancer
- Post-cancer treatment checkup
- Malignancy surveillance
- Oncology follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z08: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for malignant neoplasm
Also known as:
- Multiple Myeloma
- Plasma Cell Neoplasms (Including Multiple Myeloma) Treatment (PDQ®)
- Active multiple myeloma
- Untreated multiple myeloma
- Plasma cell myeloma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C9000: Multiple myeloma not having achieved remission
Also known as:
- Prostate Cancer
- Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Prostatic Carcinoma
- Prostate Gland Cancer
- Malignant Prostate Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C61: Malignant neoplasm of prostate
Also known as:
- Iron Deficiency Anemia
- Anemia
- Iron
- Anemia from Iron Lack
- Low Iron Anemia
- Sideropenic Anemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D509: Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Breast Cancer
- Mammary cancer
- Breast carcinoma
- Breast tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50911: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of right female breast
Also known as:
- Myelodysplastic Syndrome
- Myelodysplastic Syndromes
- Myelodysplastic Syndromes Treatment (PDQ®)
- MDS
- Preleukemia
- Bone marrow failure disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- D469: Myelodysplastic syndrome, unspecified
Also known as:
- Lung Cancer
- Bronchial cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of lung
- Pulmonary cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C3490: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of unspecified bronchus or lung
What procedures does Dr. Polkinghorn perform?
As a Medical Oncologist, Dr. Polkinghorn 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. Polkinghorn. 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:
- Pulse Oximetry
- Oxygen Saturation Test
- Oximeter Reading
- Blood Oxygen Level Test
CPT Codes:
- 94760: Noninvasive ear or pulse oximetry for oxygen saturation; single determination
Also known as:
- Therapeutic Blood Draw
- Therapeutic Phlebotomy
- Blood Letting
- Blood Removal for Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 99195: Phlebotomy, therapeutic (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Blood Transfusion
- Blood Transfusion and Donation
- Blood product transfusion
- Red blood cell transfusion
- Plasma transfusion
CPT Codes:
- 36430: Transfusion, blood or blood components
Does Dr. Polkinghorn accept my insurance?
Dr. Polkinghorn accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (207) 621-6100 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Polkinghorn accept in Augusta, ME?
Dr. Polkinghorn in Augusta, ME accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Martin's Point
Medicaid
Medicare
State of Tennessee
Transamerica Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Polkinghorn's office located?
Dr. George Polkinghorn's Primary Practice
361 Old Belgrade Rd
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 621-6100
What is Dr. Polkinghorn's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Polkinghorn's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1033182019.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Polkinghorn?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Polkinghorn
What is Dr. George Polkinghorn's specialty?
Dr. Polkinghorn is a Medical Oncologist near Augusta, ME. An internist specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of various cancers and both benign and malignant tumors. This specialist determines and administers therapy for malignancies and collaborates with surgeons and radiation oncologists on additional cancer treatment options. Contact Dr. Polkinghorn to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. George Polkinghorn affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Polkinghorn is affiliated with MaineGeneral Medical Center, Pen Bay Medical Center, MaineHealth Maine Medical Center Portland, Eisenhower Health Main Campus 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 Medical Oncologist?
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Is George Polkinghorn accepting new patients in Augusta, ME?
Yes, Dr. George Polkinghorn is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. George Polkinghorn offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Polkinghorn's office at (207) 621-6100 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with George Polkinghorn?
Please contact Dr. Polkinghorn's office at (207) 621-6100 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. George Polkinghorn have?
Dr. George Polkinghorn is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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