Quick answers
- Does Octavius D. Polk Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Octavius D. Polk Jr. accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Octavius D. Polk Jr. see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 423 Original Medicare patients and 1,763 services for Octavius D. Polk Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Octavius D. Polk Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1144231374. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Octavius D. Polk Jr., data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 423 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,763 |
| Different services or procedures | 28 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)335 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)302 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)255 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)193 services
- Test to determine lung volumes using sensors (94726)91 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Diabetes55%
- Arthritis51%
- COPD48%
- Chronic kidney disease44%
Hospitals where Octavius D. Polk Jr. works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Octavius D. Polk Jr. at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Howard University Hospital CorpWashington, DC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 090003
- MedStar Washington Hospital CenterWashington, DC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 090011
Practice locations
Addresses where Octavius D. Polk Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1160 Varnum St NE, Suite 215Washington, DC 20017 (202) 526‑5491
- 2041 Georgia NW AveWashington, DC 20060 (202) 865‑6679
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Octavius D. Polk Jr. as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Howard University181 clinicians in the group
- Pulmonary Critical Care Associates, PC3 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
- Pulmonary Diseasealso
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Other internal medicine doctors in Washington
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Washington, DC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Howard University
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1978 (48 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1144231374 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians