William Howard Polk, M.D.
William Howard Polk is a Surgery specialist based in Nashville, TN with over 41 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
William Howard Polk, M.D. has practiced surgery for 41+ years, working in group practice. Trained at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine (class of 1985), he has been practicing for over 41 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 84.22/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 74% of reporting doctors in Tennessee
- Federal MIPS score higher than 25% of MIPS-scored doctors in Tennessee
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
410 42nd Ave N Ste 400, Nashville, TN 37209-3658
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202384.22/100
Tennessee avg: 89 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+0.6 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better91.2%
Tennessee avg: 83.2 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+8.4 pts)
Better than 74% of reporting doctors in TennesseeHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
268
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
62
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
159
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $30k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,167 reporting peers in Tennessee.
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.
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.
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
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts
US avg: 20.8%↑ More patients than average (+19%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$82 received from industry
2 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier
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 William Howard Polk's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1985
Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
Board certified · Aug 29, 2023
Self-reported via NPPES
41 years in practice
Senior practitioner
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
Taxonomy: 208600000X
Education & Training
Vanderbilt University School of Medicine (Class of 1985)
Virtual Surgery Care With William Howard Polk
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with William Howard Polk for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Nashville 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 William Howard Polk
Dr. Polk is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Nashville, TN. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (615) 329-7887.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
410 42nd Ave N Ste 400, Nashville, TN 37209-3658
Mailing Address
410 42nd Ave N Ste 400, Nashville, TN 37209-3658
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