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Dr. Franklin R. Polun, DPM

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(Dr. Franklin Randall Polun, DPM)

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Specializes in: Foot & Ankle Surgery and Podiatry (Foot & Ankle Medicine)

Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine (1985)

Professional interests include: ankle surgery

5225 Wisconsin Avenue Nw Suite 200a
Washington, DC 20015

(202) 966-0900

Dr. Franklin R. Polun, DPM is a podiatrist in Potomac, MD specializing in foot & ankle surgery and podiatry (foot & ankle medicine). He graduated from Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine in 1985 and has 41 years of experience. Dr. Franklin R. Polun, DPM is affiliated with Holy Cross Health.

Office Locations

Holy Cross Health

12400 Park Potomac Avenue Suite R2
Potomac, MD 20854

(301) 983-8202

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5215 Loughboro Road Nw Suite 520
Washington, DC 20016

(202) 966-0900

1-877-810-5148

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Holy Cross Health

5225 Wisconsin Avenue Nw Suite 200a
Washington, DC 20015

(202) 966-0900

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In The News (see more mentions in the news)

“Franklin Polun, a podiatrist with offices in Washington and Maryland -- the name of his website is Mydamnfoothurts.com -- estimates that at least a quarter of his female patients come in with...”—"High heels may look good but they are killing your feet", The Denver Post, September 2013

“Franklin Polun, a podiatrist with offices in Washington D.C. and Maryland, passes along advice that includes going with a rubber-soled shoe over leather, because rubber is better able to absorb...”—"High-heeled shoes weren t made for walking", The San Diego Union-Tribune, August 2013

“Dr. Franklin Polun, a podiatrist with offices in Washington and Maryland - the name of his website is mydamnfoothurts.com - estimates that at least a quarter of his female patients come in with...”—"How high-heeled shoes may be killing your feet", Dallas News, August 2013

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Franklin R. Polun, DPM in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

neurolytic block for Morton's neuroma

phlebotomy for lab tests

By Affordability:

blood draw

neurolytic block for Morton's neuroma

phlebotomy for lab tests

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Maryland, Dr. Franklin R. Polun, DPM performed more blood draw, foot fusion, Lapidus bunionectomy, nerve block, nerve block for pain, neurolytic block for Morton's neuroma, and phlebotomy for lab tests procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for blood draw, neurolytic block for Morton's neuroma, and phlebotomy for lab tests that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

nail avulsion surgery

In 2012, Dr. Franklin R. Polun, DPM performed more nail avulsion surgery (nail removal surgery) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Maryland.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Franklin R. Polun, DPM treated as a podiatrist in Potomac, MD during 2012 were injections, X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging and nerve block.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Franklin R. Polun, DPM for Medicare patients.

aspiration	17
blood draw	63
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	80
doctor visit	1004
injections	402
lower extremity surgery	15
musculoskeletal imaging	312
nail avulsion	86
nail procedures	86
nerve block	305
pain management	305
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	300
skin procedures	300
vascular procedures	14
X-rays	339

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Franklin R. Polun, DPM treated as a podiatrist in Potomac, MD during 2013 were injections, nerve block, pain management and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Franklin R. Polun, DPM for Medicare patients.

blood draw	43
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	110
doctor visit	970
excision	49
injections	448
lower extremity surgery	16
musculoskeletal imaging	297
nail avulsion	78
nail procedures	78
nerve block	377
nursing home care	34
pain management	377
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	308
skin procedures	308
vascular procedures	16
X-rays	297

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Franklin R. Polun, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	215
Female	366

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	473
Black	51
Hispanic	19
Asian	15
Other	23
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	220
From 75 to 84	217
85 and over	130
Less than 65	14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Franklin R. Polun, DPM in 2013

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	23
Dementia	16
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Franklin R. Polun, DPM treated as a podiatrist in Potomac, MD during 2014 were X-rays, injections, musculoskeletal imaging and nerve block.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Franklin R. Polun, DPM for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	14
blood draw	61
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	56
doctor visit	1054
excision	56
incision and drainage	14
injections	332
lower extremity surgery	22
minor procedures	14
musculoskeletal imaging	331
nail avulsion	82
nail procedures	82
nerve block	277
nursing home care	14
pain management	277
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	236
skin procedures	236
skin surgery	14
vascular procedures	25
X-rays	350

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Franklin R. Polun, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	203
Female	384

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	481
Black	43
Hispanic	20
Asian	16
Other	27
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	253
From 75 to 84	179
85 and over	134
Less than 65	21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Franklin R. Polun, DPM in 2014

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	12
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	21
Dementia	13
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Franklin R. Polun, DPM treated as a podiatrist in Potomac, MD during 2015 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and skin procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Franklin R. Polun, DPM for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	12
blood draw	59
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	61
doctor visit	1164
excision	61
incision and drainage	12
injections	189
minor procedures	12
musculoskeletal imaging	286
nail avulsion	68
nail procedures	68
nerve block	128
pain management	128
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	251
skin procedures	251
skin surgery	12
vascular procedures	15
X-rays	310

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Franklin R. Polun, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	422
Female	722

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	960
Black	60
Hispanic	36
Asian	26
Other	62
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	498
From 75 to 84	358
85 and over	256
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Franklin R. Polun, DPM in 2015

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	22
Dementia	11
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Franklin R. Polun, DPM treated as a podiatrist in Potomac, MD during 2016 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and skin procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Franklin R. Polun, DPM for Medicare patients.

blood draw	49
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	63
doctor visit	1114
excision	63
injections	233
lower extremity surgery	20
musculoskeletal imaging	272
nail avulsion	57
nail procedures	57
nerve block	198
pain management	198
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	242
skin procedures	242
vascular procedures	19
X-rays	291

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Franklin R. Polun, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	203
Female	319

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	431
Black	29
Hispanic	17
Asian	21
Other	24
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	237
From 75 to 84	168
85 and over	104
Less than 65	13

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Franklin R. Polun, DPM in 2016

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	28
Dementia	9
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Franklin R. Polun, DPM treated as a podiatrist in Potomac, MD during 2017 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, injections and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Franklin R. Polun, DPM for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	15
blood draw	33
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	24
doctor visit	1097
excision	24
incision and drainage	15
injections	169
minor procedures	15
musculoskeletal imaging	224
nail avulsion	62
nail procedures	62
nerve block	126
pain management	126
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	161
skin procedures	161
skin surgery	15
X-rays	239

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Franklin R. Polun, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	199
Female	284

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	385
Black	34
Hispanic	20
Asian	11
Other	33
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	216
From 75 to 84	162
85 and over	92
Less than 65	13

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Franklin R. Polun, DPM in 2017

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	29
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Franklin R. Polun, DPM treated as a podiatrist in Potomac, MD during 2018 were injections, removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures and nerve block.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Franklin R. Polun, DPM for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	11
blood draw	45
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	104
doctor visit	1104
excision	48
incision and drainage	11
injections	179
minor procedures	11
nail avulsion	47
nail procedures	47
nerve block	154
pain management	154
plastic surgery procedures	28
reconstructive surgery	28
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	163
skin procedures	163
skin surgery	11
tissue transfer	28
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	28

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Franklin R. Polun, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	173
Female	275

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	356
Black	34
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	38
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	226
From 75 to 84	139
85 and over	72
Less than 65	11

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Franklin R. Polun, DPM in 2018

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	30
Dementia	10
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Franklin R. Polun, DPM treated as a podiatrist in Potomac, MD during 2019 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, injections and nerve block.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Franklin R. Polun, DPM for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	12
blood draw	78
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	24
doctor visit	1265
excision	24
incision and drainage	12
injections	111
minor procedures	12
nail avulsion	49
nail procedures	49
nerve block	82
pain management	82
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	144
skin procedures	144
skin surgery	12

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Franklin R. Polun, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	171
Female	302

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	381
Black	32
Hispanic	14
Asian	17
Other	29
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	210
From 75 to 84	171
85 and over	78
Less than 65	14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Franklin R. Polun, DPM in 2019

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	30
Dementia	9
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Franklin R. Polun, DPM treated as a podiatrist in Potomac, MD during 2020 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, injections and nerve block.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Franklin R. Polun, DPM for Medicare patients.

blood draw	70
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	22
doctor visit	1066
excision	22
hospital care	29
injections	96
inpatient care	29
nail avulsion	36
nail procedures	36
nerve block	79
pain management	79
plastic surgery procedures	29
reconstructive surgery	29
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	105
skin procedures	105
tissue transfer	29
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	29

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Franklin R. Polun, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	162
Female	258

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	338
Black	31
Hispanic	0
Asian	15
Other	24
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	184
From 75 to 84	143
85 and over	75
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Franklin R. Polun, DPM in 2020

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	30
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Franklin R. Polun, DPM treated as a podiatrist in Potomac, MD during 2021 were nerve block, pain management, injections and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Franklin R. Polun, DPM for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	18
blood draw	56
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	72
doctor visit	1129
excision	72
hospital care	21
incision and drainage	18
injections	133
inpatient care	21
minor procedures	18
nail avulsion	40
nail procedures	40
nerve block	133
pain management	133
plastic surgery procedures	29
reconstructive surgery	29
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	109
skin procedures	109
skin surgery	18
tissue transfer	29
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	29

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Franklin R. Polun, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	188
Female	287

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	382
Black	32
Hispanic	12
Asian	13
Other	36
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	201
From 75 to 84	159
85 and over	89
Less than 65	26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Franklin R. Polun, DPM in 2021

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	30
Dementia	10
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Franklin R. Polun, DPM treated as a podiatrist in Potomac, MD during 2022 were excision, debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and skin procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Franklin R. Polun, DPM for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	13
arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	12
blood draw	55
capsulotomy	12
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	130
doctor visit	1311
excision	130
hospital care	39
immobilization	19
incision and drainage	13
injections	87
inpatient care	39
joint surgery	24
lower extremity surgery	41
minor procedures	13
nail avulsion	39
nail procedures	39
nerve block	70
pain management	70
plastic surgery procedures	47
reconstructive surgery	47
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	125
skin procedures	125
skin surgery	13
tissue transfer	47
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	47

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Franklin R. Polun, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	244
Female	336

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	449
Black	51
Hispanic	20
Asian	22
Other	38
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	262
From 75 to 84	201
85 and over	92
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Franklin R. Polun, DPM in 2022

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	28
Dementia	7
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Franklin R. Polun, DPM for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Franklin R. Polun, DPM treated as a podiatrist in Potomac, MD were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, injections and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

abscess drainage	13
arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	12
aspiration	17
blood draw	55
capsulotomy	12
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	67
doctor visit	1116
excision	54
hospital care	29
immobilization	19
incision and drainage	13
injections	216
inpatient care	29
joint surgery	24
lower extremity surgery	22
minor procedures	13
musculoskeletal imaging	287
nail avulsion	58
nail procedures	58
nerve block	175
nursing home care	24
pain management	175
plastic surgery procedures	33
reconstructive surgery	33
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	194
skin procedures	194
skin surgery	13
tissue transfer	33
vascular procedures	17
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	33
X-rays	304

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Franklin R. Polun, DPM.

**Gender**
Female	321
Male	198

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	36
Asian / Pacific Islander	14
Non-Hispanic White	421
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	14
Other	30

**Age**
85 and over	102
75 to 84	172
Less than 65	17
65 to 74	227

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Franklin R. Polun, DPM From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Franklin R. Polun, DPM treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	24
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

Education & Training

Dr. Franklin R. Polun, DPM graduated from Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine in 1985. He completed residency at St. John Hospital & Medical Center, Detroit. He is certified by the Podiatry, Foot & Ankle Surgery, American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery and has a state license in Maryland.

Medical School: Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine (1985)

Residency: St. John Hospital & Medical Center, Detroit (1986)

Board Certification: Podiatry, Foot & Ankle Surgery, American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery (1989)

Licensed In: Maryland

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Franklin R. Polun, DPM is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Holy Cross Health

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Franklin R. Polun, DPM. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Treace Medical Concepts, Inc.	$22,170 Lapiplasty System $22,046	Triplanar Fixation System $124
AbbVie Inc.	$12,971 DALVANCE $12,971
Stryker Corporation	$5,838 TRAUMA & EXTREMITIES $2,043	Anchorage $1,873	JOINT PRESERVATION $738	TissueMend $229	Fixos $130	Other $824
Tornier, Inc.	$3,112 LE - Stabilis Plating System $1,043	LE - Cannulated Intra Fix Sys $597	LE - MaxLock Extreme $370	LE - Mini MaxTorque Sys $354	LE - Mini MaxLock Extreme $217	Other $531
Integra LifeSciences Corporation	$2,089 Recon-Lower Extremity Metal $1,493	Recon-Nerve and Tendon Repair $447	Recon-Skin and Wound $122	Cadence Ankle Replacement System $16	Flowable $12
Other	$15,457 CLARIX $1,619	InnovaMatrix AC $1,315	CoLink $1,078	AccuFill $1,007	HemiCAP MTP Resurfacing System $642	Other $9,796

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$18,288
Food and Beverage	$17,151
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$12,250
Travel and Lodging	$11,849
Education	$2,100

Research Payments

Dr. Franklin R. Polun, DPM has received 2 research payments totaling $7,050.

Biography

Dr. Franklin Polun practices foot & ankle surgery and podiatry (foot & ankle medicine). These areas are among Dr. Polun's clinical interests: podiatry and ankle surgery. His training includes a residency program at St. John Hospital & Medical Center, Detroit. He is affiliated with Holy Cross Health. Holy Cross Health reports that he is accepting new patients at his office in Potomac, MD.