CHRISTOPHER MICHAEL POLK MD
NPI 1396889333
Internal Medicine - Infectious Disease in Charlotte, NC

Active since February 15, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
95.35/100
CMS Quality Rating
1225 HARDING PL, STE 2100, CHARLOTTE, NC 28204(704) 331-9669 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 25, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 15, 2024, May 4, 2023, Mar 9, 2023 and 56 more (59 updates tracked since 2016).

About Christopher Michael Polk Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

CHRISTOPHER MICHAEL POLK MD (NPI 1396889333) is an individual infectious disease provider in Charlotte, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (2007-00866) and active in the NPI registry since February 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Carolinas Medical Center/behav Health, and is a graduate of University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston (2001).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1396889333
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RI0200X
Provider Legal NameCHRISTOPHER MICHAEL POLKCredential: MD
Location Address1225 HARDING PL, STE 2100Charlotte, NC 28204-2826
Mailing AddressPo Box 19305Charlotte, NC 28219-9305
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Texas Medical Branch At GalvestonGraduated 2001
Enumeration DateFebruary 15, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 25, 202559 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 9, 2022
NPI 1396889333 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Infectious DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RI0200X
License Licensed in NC · 2007-00866
Definition
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 2007-00866 (NC)
1225 HARDING PL, Charlotte, NC 28204

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Christopher Michael Polk Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID941393987
PECOS Enrollment IDI20070906000529
Eligible to Order & Refer Part B Labs & Imaging Durable Medical Equipment Home Health Agency Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
31 services21 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Carolinas Medical Center/Behav Health

Acute Care Hospitals · Charlotte, NC
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number340113
Location1000 Blythe BlvdCharlotte, NC 28203 · Mecklenburg County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28204 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$125.01 typical visit price
range $54.12 – $165.09
Typical copayment $31.25 (range $13.53 – $41.27)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$95.94 typical visit price
range $17.21 – $134.61
Typical copayment $23.98 (range $4.30 – $33.65)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

95.35/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality84.22
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Nurse Practitioner
1225 HARDING PL, STE 5100
CHARLOTTE, NC 28204
Urology
1225 HARDING PL, STE 3100
CHARLOTTE, NC 28204
Nurse Practitioner
1225 HARDING PL, STE 5100
CHARLOTTE, NC 28204
Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)
1225 HARDING PL, STE 2100
CHARLOTTE, NC 28204
Nurse Practitioner
1225 HARDING PL, STE 3100
CHARLOTTE, NC 28204
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
1225 HARDING PL, STE 4100
CHARLOTTE, NC 28204
Physician Assistant
1225 HARDING PL, STE 3100
CHARLOTTE, NC 28204
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
1225 HARDING PL, STE 5100
CHARLOTTE, NC 28204

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Christopher Polk's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Polk is 1396889333. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 15, 2007.

Where is Christopher Polk located?

Christopher Polk practices at 1225 Harding Pl Ste 2100, Charlotte, NC 28204. The listed phone number is (704) 331-9669.

What is Christopher Polk's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Infectious Disease, with taxonomy code 207RI0200X.

Is Christopher Polk enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christopher Polk is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Christopher Polk accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, Ambetter of Tennessee, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC and BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and 3 other insurers list Christopher Polk as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Christopher Polk affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Christopher Polk is affiliated with Carolinas Medical Center/Behav Health.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christopher Polk was last updated on September 25, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.