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Dr. Polly L. Stephens, MD

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(Dr. Polly Laura Stephens, M.D.)

(32 Ratings)

Specializes in: General Surgery and Surgical Oncology (Cancer Surgery)

Tulane University School of Medicine (1993)

Professional interests include: breast cancer surgery, breast surgery

8266 Atlee Road MOB 2, Suite 219
Mechanicsville, VA 23116

(804) 594-3130

Dr. Polly L. Stephens, MD is a general surgeon in Mechanicsville, VA specializing in general surgery and surgical oncology (cancer surgery). She graduated from Tulane University School of Medicine in 1993 and has 33 years of experience. Dr. Polly L. Stephens, MD is affiliated with Bon Secours, Bon Secours St. Mary's Hospital (Greenville, SC), St. Francis Medical Center (Midlothian, VA), Memorial Regional Medical Center (Mechanicsville, VA), Bon Secours - Southside Medical Center and BON SECOURS MEDICAL GROUP RICHMOND SPECIALTY CARE LLC.

Office Locations

8266 Atlee Road MOB 2, Suite 219
Mechanicsville, VA 23116

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5875 Bremo Road MOB South, Suite G-11
Richmond, VA 23226

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210 Medical Park Boulevard Suite 275
Petersburg, VA 23805

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601 Watkins Centre Parkway Suite 200
Midlothian, VA 23114

(804) 594-3130

(804) 423-6517

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Polly L. Stephens, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

biopsy

image-guided breast biopsy

ultrasound-guided core breast biopsy

In 2023, Dr. Polly L. Stephens, MD performed more biopsy, image-guided breast biopsy, and ultrasound-guided core breast biopsy procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Virginia.

Top 10%

By Volume:

breast procedures

In 2023, Dr. Polly L. Stephens, MD performed more breast procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Virginia.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

central line placement

sentinel lymph node mapping

tunneled central line placement

In 2012, Dr. Polly L. Stephens, MD had a list price for central line placement, sentinel lymph node mapping, and tunneled central line placement that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Virginia. 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.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Polly L. Stephens, MD treated as a general surgeon in Mechanicsville, VA during 2012 were breast procedures, excision, open surgery and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Polly L. Stephens, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	28
breast procedures	81
cancer surgery	26
diagnostic procedures	45
doctor visit	166
excision	71
image guided procedures	28
lymph node procedures	31
minimally invasive procedures	28
minor procedures	28
open surgery	45
ultrasound (sonogram)	27
women's imaging	27

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Polly L. Stephens, MD treated as a general surgeon in Mechanicsville, VA during 2013 were breast procedures, excision, ultrasound (sonogram) and women's imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Polly L. Stephens, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	28
breast procedures	111
cancer surgery	23
diagnostic procedures	51
doctor visit	203
excision	74
image guided procedures	34
lymph node procedures	35
minimally invasive procedures	34
minor procedures	34
open surgery	51
ultrasound (sonogram)	54
women's imaging	54

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Polly L. Stephens, MD.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	131
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	103
From 75 to 84	24
85 and over	16
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Polly L. Stephens, MD in 2013

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	11
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	31
Dementia	0
Cancer	55

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Polly L. Stephens, MD treated as a general surgeon in Mechanicsville, VA during 2014 were breast procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), women's imaging and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Polly L. Stephens, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	16
breast procedures	104
cancer surgery	23
diagnostic procedures	47
doctor visit	183
excision	43
image guided procedures	27
lymph node procedures	40
minimally invasive procedures	27
minor procedures	27
open surgery	20
ultrasound (sonogram)	54
women's imaging	54

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Polly L. Stephens, MD.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	125
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	92
From 75 to 84	38
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Polly L. Stephens, MD in 2014

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	12
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	31
Dementia	0
Cancer	53

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Polly L. Stephens, MD treated as a general surgeon in Mechanicsville, VA during 2015 were breast procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), women's imaging and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Polly L. Stephens, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	140
cancer surgery	23
diagnostic procedures	51
doctor visit	181
excision	43
image guided procedures	31
lymph node procedures	37
minimally invasive procedures	31
minor procedures	31
open surgery	20
ultrasound (sonogram)	86
women's imaging	86

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Polly L. Stephens, MD.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	278
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	188
From 75 to 84	92
85 and over	22
Less than 65	44

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Polly L. Stephens, MD in 2015

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	33
Dementia	8
Cancer	61

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Polly L. Stephens, MD treated as a general surgeon in Mechanicsville, VA during 2016 were breast procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), women's imaging and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Polly L. Stephens, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	17
breast procedures	174
cancer surgery	29
diagnostic procedures	56
doctor visit	180
excision	56
image guided procedures	29
lymph node procedures	41
minimally invasive procedures	29
minor procedures	29
open surgery	27
ultrasound (sonogram)	116
women's imaging	116

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Polly L. Stephens, MD.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	130
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	94
From 75 to 84	48
85 and over	13
Less than 65	26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Polly L. Stephens, MD in 2016

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	29
Dementia	6
Cancer	62

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Polly L. Stephens, MD treated as a general surgeon in Mechanicsville, VA during 2017 were breast procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), women's imaging and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Polly L. Stephens, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	21
breast procedures	165
cancer surgery	28
catheterization	12
diagnostic procedures	45
doctor visit	180
excision	48
image guided procedures	25
lymph node procedures	39
minimally invasive procedures	25
minor procedures	25
open surgery	20
ultrasound (sonogram)	112
women's imaging	112

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Polly L. Stephens, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	182

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	124
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	91
From 75 to 84	50
85 and over	12
Less than 65	29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Polly L. Stephens, MD in 2017

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	34
Dementia	7
Cancer	66

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Polly L. Stephens, MD treated as a general surgeon in Mechanicsville, VA during 2018 were breast procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), women's imaging and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Polly L. Stephens, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	28
breast procedures	191
cancer surgery	35
catheterization	13
diagnostic procedures	73
doctor visit	194
excision	66
image guided procedures	42
lymph node procedures	60
minimally invasive procedures	42
minor procedures	42
open surgery	31
ultrasound (sonogram)	114
women's imaging	114

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Polly L. Stephens, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	187

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	141
Black	35
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	112
From 75 to 84	47
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Polly L. Stephens, MD in 2018

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	36
Dementia	0
Cancer	65

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Polly L. Stephens, MD treated as a general surgeon in Mechanicsville, VA during 2019 were breast procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), women's imaging and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Polly L. Stephens, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	25
breast procedures	200
cancer surgery	21
diagnostic procedures	51
doctor visit	164
excision	43
image guided procedures	29
lymph node procedures	41
minimally invasive procedures	29
minor procedures	29
open surgery	22
ultrasound (sonogram)	150
women's imaging	150

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Polly L. Stephens, MD.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	139
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	103
From 75 to 84	57
85 and over	16
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Polly L. Stephens, MD in 2019

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	33
Dementia	0
Cancer	65

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Polly L. Stephens, MD treated as a general surgeon in Mechanicsville, VA during 2020 were breast procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), women's imaging and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Polly L. Stephens, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	181
cancer surgery	35
catheterization	11
diagnostic procedures	53
doctor visit	145
excision	60
image guided procedures	28
lymph node procedures	47
minimally invasive procedures	28
minor procedures	28
open surgery	25
ultrasound (sonogram)	118
women's imaging	118

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Polly L. Stephens, MD.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	127
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	98
From 75 to 84	52
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Polly L. Stephens, MD in 2020

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	29
Dementia	7
Cancer	64

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Polly L. Stephens, MD treated as a general surgeon in Mechanicsville, VA during 2021 were breast procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), women's imaging and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Polly L. Stephens, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	181
cancer surgery	22
device removal	11
diagnostic procedures	53
doctor visit	167
excision	40
image guided procedures	35
lymph node procedures	33
minimally invasive procedures	35
minor procedures	35
open surgery	18
ultrasound (sonogram)	124
women's imaging	124

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Polly L. Stephens, MD.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	122
Black	24
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	91
From 75 to 84	53
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Polly L. Stephens, MD in 2021

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	31
Dementia	8
Cancer	64

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Polly L. Stephens, MD treated as a general surgeon in Mechanicsville, VA during 2022 were breast procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), women's imaging and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Polly L. Stephens, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	203
cancer surgery	36
catheterization	11
diagnostic procedures	53
doctor visit	169
excision	62
image guided procedures	27
lymph node procedures	50
minimally invasive procedures	27
minor procedures	27
open surgery	26
ultrasound (sonogram)	140
women's imaging	140

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Polly L. Stephens, MD.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	131
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	104
From 75 to 84	53
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Polly L. Stephens, MD in 2022

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	16
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	24
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	25
Dementia	0
Cancer	72

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Polly L. Stephens, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Polly L. Stephens, MD treated as a general surgeon in Mechanicsville, VA were breast procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), women's imaging and excision.

aspiration	23
breast procedures	157
cancer surgery	27
catheterization	11
device removal	11
diagnostic procedures	52
doctor visit	175
excision	55
image guided procedures	30
lymph node procedures	41
minimally invasive procedures	30
minor procedures	30
open surgery	27
ultrasound (sonogram)	99
women's imaging	99

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Polly L. Stephens, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	33

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	5
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	131
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	46
85 and over	7
Less than 65	12
65 to 74	97

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Polly L. Stephens, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Polly L. Stephens, MD treated were hypertension, cancer, high cholesterol and diabetes.

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	11
Osteoporosis	12
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	28
Atrial Fibrillation	5
Dementia	3
Cancer	57

Education & Training

Dr. Polly L. Stephens, MD graduated from Tulane University School of Medicine in 1993. She completed residency at Waterbury Hospital. She is certified by the American Board of Surgery and has a state license in Virginia.

Medical School: Tulane University School of Medicine (1993)

Residency: Waterbury Hospital (1998)

Board Certification: American Board of Surgery

Licensed In: Virginia

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Polly L. Stephens, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Bon Secours

Bon Secours St. Mary's Hospital (Greenville, SC)

St. Francis Medical Center (Midlothian, VA)

Memorial Regional Medical Center (Mechanicsville, VA)

Bon Secours - Southside Medical Center

BON SECOURS MEDICAL GROUP RICHMOND SPECIALTY CARE LLC

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Polly L. Stephens, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Medicare Advantage, MultiPlan, United Healthcare, Medicare, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, Anthem, Magellan Health Services, Optum VA, Payer Provider, Sedgwick/Careworks KY OH SC VA, Sentara Health Plan VA, ClearSpring Healthcare, Medicare Railroad (Palmetto GBA) VA, Aetna Health Insurance Company VA, Johns Hopkins Health Plans VA (USFHP), Medcost VA, AllyAllign VA and Aetna Better Health VA.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Polly L. Stephens, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Medicare Advantage

MultiPlan

United Healthcare

Medicare

Medicaid

Humana

Cigna

Anthem

Magellan Health Services

Optum VA

Payer Provider

Sedgwick/Careworks KY OH SC VA

Sentara Health Plan VA

ClearSpring Healthcare

Medicare Railroad (Palmetto GBA) VA

Aetna Health Insurance Company VA

Johns Hopkins Health Plans VA (USFHP)

Medcost VA

AllyAllign VA

Aetna Better Health VA

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Polly L. Stephens, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 32 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Polly L. Stephens, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Mechanicsville, VA.

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Reviews From Around The Web

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-09-22

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr Stephens took the time to show me the films herself..I was so scared but she calmed me down

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-03-27

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Dr. Stevens had a great bedside manner and provided intelligent and factual explanations

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-05-28

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No explanation needed for further care Precise with exam results

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-08-15

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I would definitely recommend this place to my family

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-07-30

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Dr Polly Stephens is an extraordinary physician.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-03-05

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Excellent care from start to finish!!!

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-01-01

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Excellent

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-04-30

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All good

General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Polly L. Stephens, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Mentor Worldwide LLC	$115 ARTOURA Breast Tissue Expander $115
Endomagnetics Ltd	$105 Magtrace $105
Genentech USA, Inc.	$103 Perjeta $103
LEICA MICROSYSTEMS INC.	$101 NA $101
KUB Technologies Inc.	$99 Mozart $99
Other	$260 Proleukin $88	ULTRACOR $31	Vessel Sealing $23	LYNPARZA $22	PlasmaBlade $16	Other $80

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$783

Biography

Dr. Polly Stephens is a specialist in general surgery and surgical oncology (cancer surgery). She graduated from Tulane University School of Medicine. Her medical residency was performed at Waterbury Hospital. In Dr. Stephens's practice, she is particularly interested in breast cancer surgery. Her average rating from her patients is 5.0 stars (out of 5). Dr. Stephens accepts Magellan Health Services, MultiPlan, and Anthem, in addition to other insurance carriers. Her professional affiliations include St. Francis Medical Center (Midlothian, VA), Bon Secours St. Mary's Hospital (Greenville, SC), and Memorial Regional Medical Center (Mechanicsville, VA). Doctor.com reports that she is accepting new patients at her office in Richmond, VA.