Dr. Nathan Polite, D.O.
General Surgery
18+
Years in Practice
Practice Locations
2 locations
About Dr. Nathan Polite
Nathan Polite, D.O. is a healthcare provider practicing in Mobile, AL.
Specialty Definition
Trauma surgery is a recognized subspecialty of general surgery. Trauma surgeons are physicians who have completed a five-year general surgery residency and usually continue with a one to two year fellowship in trauma and/or surgical critical care, typically leading to additional board certification in surgical critical care. There is no trauma surgery board certification at this point. To obtain board certification in surgical critical care, a fellowship in surgical critical care or anesthesiology critical care must be completed during or after general surgery residency.
18
Years Experience
2
Locations
3
States Licensed
Credentials & Board Certifications
Additional Specialties
Primary Specialty
General SurgeryCredentials verified via NPI Registry (NPPES)
Education & Training
Medical School
Other
Class of 2008
Licenses & Practice States
Licensed in 3 states
| State | License | Classification | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 72083 | Surgery | — |
| North Carolina | 2018-00123 | Surgery | — |
| Alabama | DO.2400 | Surgery |
Public Data Summary for Dr. Nathan Polite
With 18 years of practice, Dr. Nathan Polite is an established general surgery provider, D.O., after earning their medical degree at Other in 2008. Dr. currently practices across 2 facilities, including Usa Health University Hospital in Mobile, Alabama. Their National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1184898223, and the profile below combines data from CMS NPPES, Medicare billing records, the HHS OIG exclusion list, and — where available — CMS Open Payments, Medicare Utilization, and Part D prescriber summaries.
CMS Medicare data shows Dr. Nathan Polite as a lower-volume general surgery provider, treating approximately 173 Medicare beneficiaries and delivering 424 services in the most recent reporting year. That panel size indicates a smaller, more selective practice pattern.
Under the Physician Payments Sunshine Act, CMS reports that Dr. Nathan Polite received $83 in industry payments in 2023. Payments at this scale are typical for most practicing physicians and generally reflect routine educational activities.
Transparency & Safety
Public records from CMS and OIG databases
Industry Payments
$83
Total payments received from pharmaceutical and medical device companies in 2023.
Source: CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Opioid Prescribing
This provider has no opioid prescriptions on file in Medicare Part D data.
Insurance & Accessibility
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General Surgery Providers Nearby
Same primary specialty near ZIP 36617
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Dr. Nathan Polite
What does Dr. Nathan Polite specialize in?
Dr. Nathan Polite specializes in General Surgery. Secondary taxonomy filings also list Surgery.
Where does Dr. Nathan Polite practice?
Dr. Nathan Polite practices at Usa Health University Hospital in Mobile, Alabama. Dr. is also affiliated with 1 additional facility, listed below.
Does Dr. Nathan Polite accept Medicare?
CMS records show that Dr. Nathan Polite accepts Medicare assignment. CMS billing data shows 173 Medicare beneficiaries treated in the most recent reporting year.
What is Dr. Nathan Polite's NPI number?
Dr. Nathan Polite's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1184898223. This is the unique 10-digit number the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services assigns to every practicing US healthcare provider. You can verify this number directly at the NPPES NPI Registry.
How long has Dr. Nathan Polite been practicing?
Dr. Nathan Polite has approximately 18 years of practice experience, having graduated from Other in 2008.