WILLIAM J POLK MD
NPI 1598809543
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Chevy Chase, MD

Active since February 15, 2007Opted out of Medicare · through Jan 1, 2028
5480 WISCONSIN AVE, SUITE 421, CHEVY CHASE, MD 20815(301) 656-6446(301) 215-7615 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 5, 2010. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About William J Polk Md NPPES

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

WILLIAM J POLK MD (NPI 1598809543) is an individual psychiatry provider in Chevy Chase, Maryland, licensed in Maryland (D0009932) and active in the NPI registry since February 2007. He has opted out of Medicare through January 1, 2028 and remains eligible to order and refer.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1598809543
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2084P0800X
Provider Legal NameWILLIAM J POLKCredential: MD
Location Address5480 WISCONSIN AVE, SUITE 421Chevy Chase, MD 20815-3530
Mailing Address5480 Wisconsin Ave, Suite 421Chevy Chase, MD 20815-3530 · (301) 656-6446 · Fax (301) 215-7615
Fax(301) 215-7615
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateFebruary 15, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateMay 5, 2010
✔ NPI 1598809543 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · PsychiatryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084P0800X
License✔ Licensed in MD · D0009932
Definition
A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.
5480 WISCONSIN AVE, Chevy Chase, MD 20815

Other Identifiers 2

Medicare UPINC62249MD
Medicare PIN173226DC

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Opted out of Medicare

William J Polk Md has filed a Medicare opt-out affidavit. Services are provided under private contract between the provider and the patient, and are not billed to or reimbursed by Medicare. The opt-out is on file from January 1, 2014 through January 1, 2028.

Opt-Out Effective DateJanuary 1, 2014
Opt-Out In Effect ThroughJanuary 1, 2028Opt-out affidavits renew automatically every two years unless cancelled
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesAn opted-out provider can still order and refer for Medicare patients in the categories marked above, even though their own services are not covered.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 20815 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
$194.86 typical visit price
range $65.18 – $194.86
Typical copayment $48.71 (range $16.29 – $48.71)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$80.66 typical visit price
range $21.40 – $158.88
Typical copayment $20.16 (range $5.35 – $39.72)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

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.

Social Worker (Clinical)
5480 WISCONSIN AVE
CHEVY CHASE, MD 20815
Counselor (Mental Health)
5480 WISCONSIN AVE, SUITE LL7
CHEVY CHASE, MD 20815
Counselor (Mental Health)
5480 WISCONSIN AVE, SUITE 229
CHEVY CHASE, MD 20815
Psychologist
5480 WISCONSIN AVE, SUITE 204
CHEVY CHASE, MD 20815
Social Worker (Clinical)
5480 WISCONSIN AVE, SUITE 222
CHEVY CHASE, MD 20815
Social Worker (Clinical)
5480 WISCONSIN AVE, SUITE 227
CHEVY CHASE, MD 20815
Counselor (Mental Health)
5480 WISCONSIN AVE, 215B
CHEVY CHASE, MD 20815
Social Worker (Clinical)
5480 WISCONSIN AVE
CHEVY CHASE, MD 20815

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 William Polk's NPI number?

The NPI number for William Polk is 1598809543. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 15, 2007.

Where is William Polk located?

William Polk practices at 5480 Wisconsin Ave Suite 421, Chevy Chase, MD 20815. The listed phone number is (301) 656-6446.

What is William Polk's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Psychiatry, with taxonomy code 2084P0800X.

Is William Polk enrolled in Medicare?

No. William Polk has opted out of Medicare through January 1, 2028. Care is provided under private contracts, and Medicare does not pay for services furnished by providers who have opted out. The provider remains eligible to order and refer services for Medicare patients.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for William Polk was last updated on May 5, 2010. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 16 years 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.