Physician Profile
David J. Polidori, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Polidori
David J. Polidori, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Newark, DE specializing in thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic). According to Medicare claims data, David cared for 1,488 Medicare patients across 3,596 services. The services billed most often include subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes, initial nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 35 minutes, and subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 20 minutes or more.
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Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (302) 733-1980
- Email not available
Practice Locations
4735 OGLETOWN STANTON RD MAP 2, SUITE 1201& 1205
Newark, DE 19713
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Thoracic Surgery generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Airway
- Floppy Windpipe
- Hole Between Windpipe and Food Pipe
- Narrowed windpipe
- Windpipe Cancer
Chest tumors
- Mass between the lungs
- Thymus tumor
Chest wall
- Broken ribs
- Chest wall tumor
- Pigeon chest
- Slipping Rib Syndrome
- Sunken chest
Diaphragm
- Diaphragmatic hernia
- Paralyzed diaphragm
Esophagus
- Esophagus Spasms
Esophagus and stomach
- Acid reflux
- Barrett's esophagus
- Esophageal cancer
- Esophageal pouch
- Esophagus tear
- Hiatal hernia
- Swallowing difficulties
Heart lining
- Pericardial effusion
Infection
- Deep Chest Infection
Lung
- Bronchiectasis
- Congenital Lung Malformation
- Lung Bullae
- Persistent Air Leak
- Pulmonary fibrosis
Lung cancer
- Cancer Spread to the Lung
- Lung cancer
- Mesothelioma
Lung conditions
- Collapsed lung
- COPD
- Coughing up blood
- Fluid around the lungs
- Lung abscess
- Suspicious Lung Spot
Nerves
- Severe Facial Blushing
Nerves and blood vessels
- Thoracic outlet syndrome
Neuromuscular
Pleural disease
- Asbestos lung damage
- Lymph Fluid Leak in Chest
Sweating disorders
- Excessive sweating
- Excessive underarm sweating
Trauma
- Broken Breastbone
Vascular
- Blocked Chest Vein
Procedures & services
Airway
- Surgical Tracheostomy
Airway surgery
- Airway surgery
- Windpipe stent placement
Chest tumors
- Chest tumor removal
- Thymus removal surgery
Chest wall
- Pigeon Chest Repair
- Slipping Rib Surgery
Chest wall surgery
- Broken rib plating surgery
- Chest wall reconstruction
- Sunken chest repair
- Thoracic Outlet Decompression
Diagnostic tests
- Bronchoscopy
- Needle biopsy of lung
Diagnostics
- EBUS lung biopsy
- Robotic Navigational Bronchoscopy
- Surgical Lung Biopsy
Diaphragm
- Diaphragm Pacemaker Implantation
Diaphragm surgery
- Diaphragm repair surgery
Emphysema
- Lung Volume Reduction Surgery
Esophagus
- Achalasia Surgery
- Esophageal Pouch Surgery
Esophagus surgery
- Acid reflux surgery
- Esophageal dilation
- Esophageal stent placement
- Esophagus removal surgery
- Hiatal hernia surgery
- Peroral endoscopic myotomy
Fluid drainage
- Chest tube insertion
- Draining lung fluid
- Permanent chest drain insertion
- Pleural sealing procedure
Heart lining
- Heart Fluid Drainage (Pericardiocentesis)
- Pericardial Window Surgery
Lung surgery
- Collapsed lung surgery
- Lung cancer surgery
- Lung lining scraping and cleaning
- Lung nodule removal
- Lung valve placement for emphysema
- Minimally invasive lung surgery
Nerves
- Surgery for Facial Blushing
Pleural disease
- Chest Lymph Duct Ligation
Robotic surgery
- Robotic chest surgery
Surgical approach
- Open Chest Surgery
Sweat surgery
- Surgery for sweaty hands
Transplant
- Lung Transplant
Trauma
- Broken Breastbone Surgery
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
3,596 services · 1,488 patients · 11 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less | Procedure | 11042 |
120 | As often as other peers in Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic) |
| Removal of muscle and/or tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less | Procedure | 11043 |
82 | Too few peers to compare |
| Removal of bone, 20.0 sq cm or less | Procedure | 11044 |
60 | Too few peers to compare |
| Removal of skin and tissue, each additional 20.0 sq cm or less | Procedure | 11045 |
51 | Too few peers to compare |
| Removal of muscle and/or tissue, each additional 20.0 sq cm or less | Procedure | 11046 |
39 | Too few peers to compare |
| Application of chemical to stop tissue regrowth in wound | Procedure | 17250 |
34 | Too few peers to compare |
| Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes | Office visit | 99309 |
2,086 | Too few peers to compare |
| Initial nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 35 minutes | Office visit | 99305 |
453 | Too few peers to compare |
| Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99308 |
341 | Too few peers to compare |
| Subsequent nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 45 minutes | Office visit | 99310 |
310 | Too few peers to compare |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other thoracic surgery specialists in Newark 8
Same specialty, same city.
Also performs Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less 6
Providers in DE who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does David J. Polidori specialize in?
David J. Polidori is a thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic) in Newark, DE. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where is David J. Polidori located?
David J. Polidori is listed at 4735 Ogletown Stanton Rd Map 2, Suite 1201& 1205, Newark, DE 19713. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is David J. Polidori's phone number?
The number on file is (302) 733-1980. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is David J. Polidori's NPI number?
David J. Polidori's National Provider Identifier is 1487742706. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
How long has David J. Polidori been practicing?
David J. Polidori has 20+ years experience. Registered with an NPI since 2006. National Provider Identifiers only began in 2005, so a provider who qualified earlier may have practiced for longer than this.
NPI registry
What does David J. Polidori do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, David J. Polidori performs procedures including removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less, removal of muscle and/or tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less and removal of bone, 20.0 sq cm or less, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has David J. Polidori confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by David J. Polidori. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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