JORGE POLANCO MD
NPI 1346211455
Internal Medicine in Clyde, NC

NPI Status: Active since January 27, 2006

Contact Information

262 LEROY GEORGE DR
CLYDE, NC
ZIP 28721
Phone: (843) 237-3378
Fax: (843) 237-5073

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Internal Medicine
  • PECOS Enrolled
  • Medicare Quality Reporting

About JORGE POLANCO

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Jorge Polanco, an internist established in Clyde, North Carolina with a medical specialization in Internal Medicine. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1346211455 assigned on January 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207R00000X with license number 200201300 (NC). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 17 years ago.

NPI
1346211455
Provider Name
JORGE POLANCO MD
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
262 LEROY GEORGE DR CLYDE, NC 28721
Location Phone
(843) 237-3378
Location Fax
(843) 237-5073
Mailing Address
PO BOX 60274 CHARLOTTE, NC 28260
Mailing Phone
(843) 237-3378
Mailing Fax
(843) 237-5073
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
01-27-2006
Last Update Date
03-17-2009
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An internist like Jorge Polanco is a physician who has completed an internal medicine residency and is board-certified or board-eligible in an internist specialty. Internists are trained to care for adults of all ages for many different medical conditions. An internist typically monitors chronic physical conditions, identifies acute diseases, provides family planning, provides counseling about wellness and disease prevention, etc.

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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.

Classification

Internal Medicine

Taxonomy Code
207R00000X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
200201300
License State
NC
Taxonomy Description
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.

Insurance Plans Accepted

According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:

Specific plan information not avaialable, please contact the provider to verify if your insurance plan is accepted.

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
P00201238OTHER (01)NCRAILROAD
891323KMEDICAID (05)NC 
2011790AMEDICARE PIN (08)NC 
1323KOTHER (01)NCBCBS
H78890MEDICARE UPIN (02)NC 

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Jorge Polanco is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), a Home Health Agency (HHA) and Power Mobility Devices.

What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.

  • Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: Yes

Areas of Expertise

The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.

Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 50 minutes

Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.

This service was performed 32 times for 32 patients

Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes

Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.

This service was performed 202 times for 187 patients

Initial hospital observation care per day, typically 50 minutes

Initial hospital observation care is a service where healthcare professionals monitor your health for about 50 minutes daily. This helps them understand your condition better, plan treatment, and ensure your safety. It's a routine part of hospital care.

This service was performed 90 times for 89 patients

Initial hospital observation care per day, typically 70 minutes

This service involves a healthcare professional closely monitoring your health condition during your hospital stay. It typically lasts for about 70 minutes each day. This helps in timely detection of any changes in your health, allowing for immediate response and treatment.

This service was performed 28 times for 27 patients

Physician Visit Costs

The pricing information below displays the copayment minimum, maximum and average amount that patients under Medicare are charged when visiting this provider as a new or established patient. Please keep in mind that these prices are just for reference purposes, and the actual prices charged by the provider might be different.

For patients covered under private health plans the prices below are also useful as healthcare pricing for private insurance is usually established as a function of Medicare prices. Private insurance covered patients should check their individual plans to determine the exact pricing.

The prices below reflect the costs for new and established patients in the 28721 ZIP code area.

New Patients Visit Costs *

The most utilized procedure code for new patients office visits is 99204

  • Average New Patient Price $125.01
  • Minimum New Patient Price $54.12
  • Maximum New Patient Price $165.09
  • Average New Patient Copayment $31.25
  • Minimum New Patient Copayment $13.53
  • Maximum New Patient Copayment $41.27

Established Patients Visit Costs *

The most utilized procedure code for established patients office visits is 99214

  • Average Established Patient Price $95.94
  • Minimum Established Patient Price $17.21
  • Maximum Established Patient Price $134.61
  • Average Established Patient Copayment $23.98
  • Minimum Established Patient Copayment $4.3
  • Maximum Established Patient Copayment $33.65

* The physician office visit costs information is generated by statistical analysis of similar providers in the same geographical area. The pricing information above IS NOT the amount charged by this provider.

Quality Reporting

The provider participated in CMS Quality Payment Program. The Quality Payment Program aims to improve population health, reduce costs and improve the care received by Medicare beneficiaries. The following quality measures meet Medicare's statistical reporting standards. Not all providers report the same information, because not all providers give the same services to patients. The quality information is just a snapshot of some the care providers give to their patients. Reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality.

Quality Measure Performance Number of Patients
Care Plan 99% 267
Percentage of patients aged 65 years and older who have an advance care plan or surrogate decision maker documented in the medical record that an advance care plan was discussed but the patient did not wish or was not able to name a surrogate decision maker or provide an advance care plan

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NPI NPI Number Validation

How NPI Validation Works

The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.

To verify the NPI 1346211455, we treat the final digit (5) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 55. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 55 = 5).

Digit-by-digit view

Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.

Pos 1
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 2
3
Unchanged
Pos 3
4
Doubled → 8
Pos 4
6
Unchanged
Pos 5
2
Doubled → 4
Pos 6
1
Unchanged
Pos 7
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 8
4
Unchanged
Pos 9
5
Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0
Check
5
Target digit
Regular digit Doubled digit Check digit

Step 1: Double every other digit from the right

Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.

1 → 2 4 → 8 2 → 4 1 → 2 5 → 10 → 1

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.

2 + 3 + 8 + 6 + 4 + 1 + 2 + 4 + 1 + 0 + 24 = 55

Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10

The next multiple of ten after 55 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.

60 - 55 = 5
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 5, which matches the last digit of 1346211455.

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Physical Therapist
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Occupational Therapist
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Physical Therapist
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Physician Assistant (Surgical)
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Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1346211455, enumerated as an "individual" on January 27, 2006.

The provider is located at 262 LEROY GEORGE DR CLYDE, NC 28721 and the phone number is (843) 237-3378.

Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: Medicare, Medicaid and Blue Cross Blue Shield. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.