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Radiology and Imaging, Inc.759 Chestnut Street, Baystate Medical Ctr, Springfield, MA 01199 map
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Radiology and Imaging, Inc.759 Chestnut Street, Springfield, MA 01107 map
A diagnostic radiologist in Springfield, MA, Dr. James Polga can perform & interpret the results of diagnostic imaging tests, like MRIs or X-rays.
Radiology and Imaging, Inc.
Accepting New Patients?
Yes, Dr. James P. Polga is accepting new patients at this office.
Phone
Fax
(413) 827-7407
Address
759 Chestnut Street, Baystate Medical Ctr, Springfield, MA 01199
Office Details
Radiology and Imaging, Inc.
Accepting New Patients?
Yes, Dr. James P. Polga is accepting new patients at this office.
Phone
Fax
(413) 827-7407
Address
759 Chestnut Street, Springfield, MA 01107-1619
Office Details
Insurance Accepted
- Medicare
Bio
Dr. James Polga graduated from University of Minnesota Medical School in 1966.
Dr. Polga has two offices in Massachusetts where he specializes in Diagnostic Radiology and Nuclear Medicine.
Dr. Polga works with thirty-one doctors including Dr. Richard Hicks and Dr. Laurie Gianturco.
Specialties
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Diagnostic Radiology
Specializing in the field of diagnostic radiology, Dr. James Polga evaluates the results of medical images. These may include X-rays like CAT scans or MRIs. Diagnostic radiologists may specialize in evaluating the results of a specific imaging modality, or in the diagnosis of a specific disease, such as cancer. Medical imaging techniques are typically used to diagnose and evaluate conditions like cancer or a broken leg.
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Nuclear Medicine
As a nuclear medicine specialist, Dr. Polga utilizes painless, minimally-invasive procedures and medical imaging modalities to diagnose and treat disease and illness. For example, Dr. Polga may employ diagnostic techniques such as nuclear imaging. More specifically, the procedure involves the injection of nuclear isotopes into the body that can be tracked by the low levels of radiation that are emitted.
Education & Training
Hospital Affiliations
- Baystate Medical Center
- Baystate Mary Lane Hospital
- Baystate Wing Hospital Corporation
- Cooley Dickinson Hospital
- Baystate Franklin Medical Center
Languages Spoken
- English
Dr. Polga's Medicare Fee‑for‑Service Data (2014)
Please Note: The information displayed below is sourced from the 2014 Medicare Physician and Other Supplier National Provider Identifier (NPI) Aggregate Report. It's important to remember that the statistics below are not inclusive of all patients treated by Dr. Polga, but only those who participate in Medicare.
Overview
- Doctor participates in Medicare?: Yes
- Number of HCPCS Codes: 137
- Number of Services: 4913
- Medical Suppress Indicator:
- Number of HCPCS Associated With Medical Services: 137
- Number of Medical Services: 4913
- Number of Medicare Patients with Medical Services: 3373
Medicare Patient Demographics
- Total Number of Medicare Patients: 3373
- Average Age of Medicare Patients: 72
- Number of Patients Under Age 65: 743
- Number of Patients Age 65 to 74: 1072
- Number of Patients Age 75 to 84: 905
- Number of Patients Over Age 84: 653
- Number of Female Patients : 1898
- Number of Male Patients: 1475
- Number of Non-Hispanic White Patients: 2725
- Number of Black or African American Patients: 228
- Number of Asian Pacific Islander Patients: 0
- Number of Hispanic Patients: 361
- Number of American Indian/Alaska Native Patients: 0
- Number of Patients with Race Not Elsewhere Classified: 33
- Number of Patients with Medicare Only Entitlement: 2011
- Number of Patients with Medicare & Medicaid Entitlement: 1362
Medicare Patient Condition Demographics
- Percent of Patients with Atrial Fibrillation: 24%
- Percent of Patients with Alzheimer’s Disease or Dementia: 21%
- Percent of Patients with Asthma: 17%
- Percent of Patients with Cancer: 15%
- Percent of Patients with Heart Failure: 42%
- Percent of Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease: 46%
- Percent of Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: 27%
- Percent of Patients with Depression: 40%
- Percent of Patients with Diabetes: 39%
- Percent of Patients with Hyperlipidemia: 64%
- Percent of Patients with Hypertension (High Blood Pressure): 75%
- Percent of Patients with Ischemic Heart Disease: 51%
- Percent of Patients with Osteoporosis: 12%
- Percent of Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis / Osteoarthritis: 46%
- Percent of Patients with Schizophrenia / Other Psychotic Disorders: 9%
- Percent of Patients with Stroke: 11%
Medicare Payments Data
- Total Submitted Charge Amount: $319,944.00
- Total Medicare Allowed Amount: $103,210.00
- Total Medicare Payment Amount: $79,219.70
- Total Medicare Standardized Payment Amount: $79,137.60
- Total Medical Submitted Charge Amount: $319,944.00
- Total Medical Medicare Allowed Amount: $103,210.00
- Total Medical Medicare Payment Amount: $79,219.70
- Total Medical Medicare Standardized Payment Amount: $79,137.60
Medicare Prescription Drug Data
- Drug Suppress Indicator: n/a
- Number of HCPCS Associated With Drug Services: 0
- Number of Drug Services: 0
- Number of Medicare Beneficiaries With Drug Services: 0
- Total Drug Submitted Charge Amount: $0.00
- Total Drug Medicare Allowed Amount: $0.00
- Total Drug Medicare Payment Amount: $0.00
- Total Drug Medicare Standardized Payment Amount: $0.00
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