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- 1 Baylor Plz, Houston, TX 77030
About Dr. Polasek
Jerry W. Polasek, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Houston, TX specializing in diagnostic radiology. Jerry trained at Baylor College of Medicine, graduating in 2004. Medicare claims data shows Jerry provided 3,073 services to 3,040 patients. The services billed most often include mri scan of lower spinal canal without contrast, ct scan of upper spine without contrast, and ct scan of lower spine without contrast. This provider record is associated with NPI 1043487911.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
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Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (281) 217-5119
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Practice Locations
1 BAYLOR PLZ
Houston, TX 77030
Conditions Evaluated or Diagnosed
Within Diagnostic Radiology 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
Abdomen & Pelvis
- Abdominal Pain
- Appendicitis
- Diverticulitis
- Enlarged prostate
- Gallstones
- Kidney stones
- Liver Lesions
- Ovarian cysts
Bone & Joint
- Ankle Sprain or Fracture
- Bone fractures
- Heel pain
- Hip osteoarthritis
- Osteoporosis
- Rotator cuff tear
- Torn meniscus
Brain & Head
- Brain aneurysm
- Brain tumor
- Concussion in Children
- Migraines
- Sinus infection
- Transient ischemic attack
Brain & nerves
Breast
Chest & Heart
General
Heart & blood vessels
Joint & bone
Liver & digestion
Lungs & breathing
Men's health
Neck & Thyroid
Nerve pain
Pelvic health
Spine
Spine & back
Vascular
Women's health
Procedures & services
Breast Imaging
Abdominal imaging
Biopsies
Bone Density
CT Scan
Digestive & liver
Fluoroscopy
General imaging
Heart & blood vessels
Joint & bone
MRI
Nuclear Medicine
Pelvic imaging
Screening & Prevention
Spine & back
Ultrasound
- Abdominal Ultrasound
- Carotid Ultrasound
- Leg Vein Ultrasound
- Pelvic ultrasound
- Scrotal Ultrasound
- Thyroid ultrasound
- Ultrasound
Urinary & kidney
Women's health
X-Ray
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
3,073 services · 3,040 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of spinal fluid with lower back spinal tap for diagnostic test using imaging guidance | Procedure | 62328 |
33 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Mri scan of lower spinal canal without contrast | Imaging | 72148 |
586 | More than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Ct scan of upper spine without contrast | Imaging | 72125 |
433 | More than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Ct scan of lower spine without contrast | Imaging | 72131 |
300 | More than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Ct scan head or brain without contrast | Imaging | 70450 |
242 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Mri scan of upper spinal canal without contrast | Imaging | 72141 |
229 | More than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Ct scan of blood vessels of neck with contrast | Imaging | 70498 |
168 | More than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Mri scan of brain without contrast | Imaging | 70551 |
113 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views | Imaging | 72100 |
90 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Mri scan of lower spinal canal before and after contrast | Imaging | 72158 |
81 | More than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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Related specialists at this location 1
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
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 radiologists in Houston 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Baylor College of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2004 at Baylor College of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of spinal fluid with lower back spinal tap for diagnostic test using imaging guidance 8
Providers in TX who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Jerry W. Polasek?
Jerry W. Polasek is a radiologist in Houston, TX. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Diagnostic Radiology”.
NPI registry
What is Jerry W. Polasek's address?
Jerry W. Polasek is listed at 1 Baylor Plz, Houston, TX 77030. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Jerry W. Polasek?
The number on file is (281) 217-5119. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Jerry W. Polasek?
Jerry W. Polasek's National Provider Identifier is 1043487911. 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
Where did Jerry W. Polasek train?
Jerry W. Polasek attended Baylor College of Medicine, graduating in 2004. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Jerry W. Polasek have?
Jerry W. Polasek has 22 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2004, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Jerry W. Polasek perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Jerry W. Polasek performs procedures including removal of spinal fluid with lower back spinal tap for diagnostic test using imaging guidance; reads or performs imaging such as mri scan of lower spinal canal without contrast and ct scan of upper spine without contrast; provides treatments such as ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Jerry W. Polasek's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Jerry W. Polasek. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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