Summary

Dr. Douglas Politz treats parathyroid disease, hyperparathyroidism, and osteopenia, and performs parathyroid hormone testing and calcium blood tests. He has practiced surgery for 31 years and is board-certified in surgery by the American Board of Surgery.

Dr. Politz earned his medical degree from Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center New Orleans and sees patients in Tampa, Florida. Patients on Vitals rate Dr. Politz 4.9 out of 5.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.9
  • 31 years of experience
  • 76 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center New Orleans
  • 118 written reviews
  • 1 award
  • 1 specialty
  • 3 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Awards

  • Vitals Preferred Provider

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Office Location

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Tampa , FLTampa , FLSt Petersburg , FLClearwater , FL
Med School: Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center New Orleans Med School: University of Miami Miller School of Medicine Med School: George Washington University School Of Medicine & Health Sciences Med School: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Douglas Politz

  • AARP
  • AARP - Medicare
  • Advent Health
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna Better Health
  • All Savers Insurance
  • Ambetter
  • America's 1st Choice
  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia
  • AvMed
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare
  • CarePlus Health Plans (Florida Medicare)
  • CarePlus Health Plans (Florida Medicare) - HMO
  • CarePlus Health Plans (Florida Medicare) - Medicare
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • Devoted Health
  • EmblemHealth
  • Empire Plan - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Fidelis Care (NY)
  • Florida Blue: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida
  • GEHA
  • Golden Rule
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
  • Health First Health Plans
  • Health Net - HMO
  • HealthFirst (NY)
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Humana - Medicaid
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Independence Blue Cross
  • MagnaCare
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (HMO Plans)
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • MVP Health Care
  • Neighborhood Health Plan
  • Northwell Direct
  • Optimum HealthCare
  • Optimum HealthCare - HMO
  • Optum Health
  • Optum Health - Medicare
  • Optum Health - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • Preferred Care Partners
  • SelectHealth
  • Simply Healthcare
  • State Farm
  • Three Rivers Providers Network (TRPN)
  • Transamerica
  • Tricare
  • UCare
  • UniCare
  • United American
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • UnitedHealthcare - PPO
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford
  • UnitedHealthOne
  • Wellcare
  • Wellcare - Medicaid
  • Wellcare - Medicare

Medical Specialties

Douglas Politz has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Douglas Politz has the following 3 areas of expertise

  • Nuclear Medicine
  • Osteoporosis
  • Parathyroid Diseases

Certifications, License, & Education

31 Years Experience

Douglas Politz is board certified in Surgery by the American Board of Surgery.

Board Certifications

Board certified in Surgery by the American Board of Surgery.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center New Orleans in 1995 and Louisiana State Univ School Of Medicine In New Orleans in 1995.

NPI Number

Douglas Politz's NPI number is 1194746966.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How can I make an appointment with Douglas Politz?
You can find contact information for Douglas Politz here on Vitals.
Is Douglas Politz accepting new patients?
Douglas Politz is accepting new patients on Vitals. View Douglas Politz's profile on Vitals to make an appointment.
Does Douglas Politz accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Douglas Politz accepts on their Vitals profile.
What languages does Douglas Politz speak?
Douglas Politz speaks English.
Where is Douglas Politz's office located?
Douglas Politz's office is located at 1 Tampa General Cir, Tampa, FL, 33606.

Data Sources

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  • State medical licensing boards
  • Board certification bodies (such as ABMS)

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