Dr. Christopher Lynn Polen

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 29+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Christopher Lynn Polen, MD, is an Internal Medicine specialist in Boone, North Carolina. He attended and graduated from West Virginia University School Of Medicine in 1995, having over 29 years of diverse experience, especially in Internal Medicine. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Frye Regional Medical Center, Caromont Regional Medical Center, Watauga Medical Center. Dr. Christopher Lynn Polen also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Watauga Medical Center Inc. Dr. Christopher Lynn Polen accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Contact Dr. Christopher Lynn Polen at 336 Deerfield Rd to request Dr. Christopher Lynn Polen the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 336 Deerfield Rd
Boone, NC 28607-5008
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Christopher Lynn Polen
Gender Male
PECOS ID 9830188218
Sole Proprietor No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • Internal Medicine (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 29 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Medical Doctor (MD)
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    Medical Doctor
    Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.

Education and Training

  • Dr. Christopher Lynn Polen attended and graduated from West Virginia University School Of Medicine in 1995.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1225087760
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Wednesday, May 10, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Tuesday, June 26, 2012

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - He does not report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
  • EHR - He does use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
  • MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
  • MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.

Language Spoken by Dr. Christopher Lynn Polen

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Christopher Lynn Polen has been primarily specialized in Critical Care Medicine for over 29 years of experience.
  • Internal Medicine / Critical Care Medicine
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    Critical Care Medicine
    An internist who diagnoses, treats and supports patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and may also facilitate and coordinate patient care among the primary physician, the critical care staff and other specialists.
  • Internal Medicine / Critical Care Medicine
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    Critical Care Medicine
    An internist who diagnoses, treats and supports patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and may also facilitate and coordinate patient care among the primary physician, the critical care staff and other specialists.
  • Internal Medicine / Critical Care Medicine
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    Critical Care Medicine
    An internist who diagnoses, treats and supports patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and may also facilitate and coordinate patient care among the primary physician, the critical care staff and other specialists.


Affiliated Hospitals


Medical Group Practice

  • Watauga Medical Center Inc


Practice Locations

336 Deerfield Rd
Boone, NC 28607-5008
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on Friday, February 5, 2016, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Tuesday, June 26, 2012. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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