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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 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 a Medical Oncologist like Dr. Polkinghorn typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Cancer Chemotherapy
- Cancer Immunotherapy
- Chemo treatment
- Oncology chemotherapy
- Cancer drug therapy
- Oncology immunotherapy
- Immune therapy for cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
- Z5112: Encounter for antineoplastic immunotherapy
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
What procedures does a Medical Oncologist like Dr. Polkinghorn typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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
Also known as:
- Declotting of Vascular Access Device
- Catheter declotting
- Thrombolytic therapy for catheter
- Blocked port-a-cath treatment
- Vascular access device unblocking
CPT Codes:
- 36593: Declotting by thrombolytic agent of implanted vascular access device or catheter
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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Martin's Point Health Care
Medicaid
Medicare
Point32Health
Transamerica
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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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.
What does a Medical Oncologist do?
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.
Is this Dr. George Polkinghorn affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Polkinghorn is affiliated with Mainegeneral Medical Center, Mainehealth Maine Medical Center Portland, Eisenhower Health Main Campus, Pen Bay 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
When to see a Medical Oncologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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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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