John Robert Pollard, MD

Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology

John Robert Pollard is a Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Newark, DE with over 27 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(302) 623-3017Newark, DE
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Patients across DE can see John Robert Pollard, MD in person in Newark or via virtual visit — no travel required. A Perelman School of Med at the University of Pennsylvania graduate since 1999, he brings 27+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis.

1 of 28 Psychiatry & Neurology providers in DESee all Psychiatry & Neurology in Newark27+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 1208dNPPES updated 2023-01-31 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Delaware Board of Medical Licensure & Discipline

Contact & Location

Practice Location

200 Hygeia Dr Ste 1420, Newark, DE 19713-2049

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

74.3%

Delaware avg: 84.9 · US avg: 82.8

Lower than most doctors nationally(-8.5 pts)

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

388

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

278

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

2,080

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $1.20M

Percentile rankings compared against 134 reporting peers in Delaware.

Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.

Patient Condition Panel

What This Doctor Treats Most

Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for

Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-2%)47%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here

Mood Disorders
47%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Depression
Higher than avg (+9%)41%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+9%) — a focus area for this doctor

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+4%)38%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+2%)36%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor

Stroke / TIA
Higher than avg (+23%)36%

Disrupted blood supply to the brain, requiring urgent medical attention

US avg: 13.4%

↑ More patients than average (+23%) — a focus area for this doctor

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$316 received from industry

7 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.

Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to John Robert Pollard's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1999

    Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania

  2. Board certified · Jan 30, 2023

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 27 years in practice

    Experienced

Psychiatry & NeurologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Neurologists diagnose and treat disorders of the nervous system including stroke, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, migraines, neuropathy, and dementia.

Taxonomy: 2084N0400X

Education & Training

Perelman School of Med at the University of Pennsylvania (Class of 1999)

Practice Footprint

Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals

CMS Certification Number: 490007

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Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With John Robert Pollard

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with John Robert Pollard for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Newark required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about John Robert Pollard

Dr. Pollard is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Newark, DE. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (302) 623-3017.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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