Quick answers
- Does Aaron C. Polk Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Medicare's clinician data says Aaron C. Polk Jr. may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Aaron C. Polk Jr. see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 645 Original Medicare patients and 3,725 services for Aaron C. Polk Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Aaron C. Polk Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1578595997. 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 Aaron C. 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 | 645 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 3,725 |
| Different services or procedures | 66 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)1,194 services
- Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)595 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)551 services
- Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg (J1100)309 services
- Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg (J0696)289 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 pressure72%
- High cholesterol51%
- Arthritis33%
- Diabetes25%
- Ischemic heart disease21%
- Atrial fibrillation17%
Hospitals where Aaron C. Polk Jr. works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Aaron C. 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.
- CHI St Lukes Health Memorial LufkinLufkin, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450211
- Nacogdoches Medical CenterNacogdoches, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450656
- Nacogdoches Memorial HospitalNacogdoches, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450508
- Sabine County HospitalHemphill, TX · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 451361
Practice locations
Addresses where Aaron C. Polk Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 212 Russell BlvdNacogdoches, TX 75965 (936) 569‑9238
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
Other family doctors in Nacogdoches
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Nacogdoches, TX — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport |
| Graduation year | 1974 (52 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | May accept for some services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1578595997 |
| 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