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Dr. Michael Aaron Polisky, MD

Accepting New Patients

(5 Ratings)

Specializes in: Adult Endocrinology

University of Southern California (USC), Keck School of Medicine (2000)

Professional interests include: thyroid problems, diabetes

15211 Vanowen Street
Van Nuys, CA 91405

(818) 260-2706

Dr. Michael Aaron Polisky, MD is an endocrinologist in Van Nuys, CA specializing in adult endocrinology. He graduated from University of Southern California (USC), Keck School of Medicine in 2000 and has 25 years of experience. Dr. Michael Aaron Polisky, MD is affiliated with UCLA Health, Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center and THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA.

Office Locations

Address:

15211 Vanowen Street
Van Nuys, CA 91405

Address:

2625 West Alameda Avenue Suite 518
Burbank, CA 91505

Some issues Dr. Michael Aaron Polisky, MD can help you with:

Thyroid Problems

Thyroid problems are a group of conditions that alter hormone regulation and metabolism. The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland located in the lower neck, just below the Adam's apple (laryngeal prominence) and larynx (voice box). Despite its small size, the thyroid has an outsized effect on the body by regulating hormones that control metabolism. Metabolism is the body's process of converting consumed food into fuel to power the entire body. Heart rate, weight, cholesterol, body temperature, and even physical growth and development are all affected by the metabolism.

When the thyroid malfunctions, the body is unable to properly process and allocate energy. Thyroid problems, such as hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid) and hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid), cause irregular metabolism. In some cases, the body produces antibodies that attack the thyroid cells for unknown reasons. The damaged thyroid responds by releasing either too little or too much T3 and T4 thyroid hormones. Thyroid malfunctions may also arise from genetic causes or iodine deficiency. Thyroid problems may include:

Hashimoto's thyroiditis, an autoimmune disease that causes hypothyroidism
Graves' disease, an autoimmune disease that causes hyperthyroidism
Goiter
Thyroid nodule
Thyroid cancer

Hashimoto's is the leading cause of hypothyroidism, which is when the thyroid does not produce enough hormones to stimulate adequate metabolism. The condition is diagnosed by blood tests that measure TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) and detect Hashimoto's antibodies. Symptoms of hypothyroidism include sluggish metabolism, inflammation, fatigue, weight gain, brittle hair, dry skin, and sensitivity to cold. To supplement impaired thyroid function, patients with Hashimoto's are typically prescribed synthetic thyroid hormone pills. Such patients may need to consume synthetic thyroids for the rest of their lives. Other treatments may include dietary changes, such as the avoidance of certain foods and medication to reduce inflammation. Frequent blood tests can inform patients if their TSH levels are within a normal range.

Grave's disease is most frequently the cause of hyperthyroidism, which is when the thyroid produces too many hormones, overstimulating one's metabolism. The condition is also diagnosed by blood tests that measure TSH and detect Grave's antibodies. Elevated heart rate, high blood pressure, sweating, bulging eyes, and weight loss are common symptoms of hyperthyroidism. Treatments for hyperthyroidism include oral radioactive iodine, which slowly shrinks the thyroid, slowing the production of excess thyroid hormone. Other anti-thyroid medications such as methimazole (Tapazole) also reduce the production of thyroid hormones. Blood pressure medications known as beta blockers can ease the increased heart rate caused by hyperthyroidism. If treatments are unsuccessful, patients may be prescribed a thyroidectomy, or surgery to remove part or all of the thyroid. Some patients with hyperthyroidism may require ophthalmological (eye medicine) treatments such as eye drops, prednisone, and surgery to reduce eye swelling and bulging.

Untreated thyroid disorders frequently lead to goiters or thyroid nodules. A thyroid goiter is a large lump that can be felt near the base of the neck and is made of swollen thyroid tissue or nodules (excess cell growth). Nodules and goiters are diagnosed by CT scan or ultrasound. Obstructive goiters can cause pain, coughing, and abnormal breathing. The most common cause of goiters is hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid). However, Hashimoto's is also known to cause goiters or nodules. Goiters develop from continued damage from antibodies to the thyroid over time. At times, a goiter can result from a cancerous thyroid tumor. Most goiters and nodules are themselves benign.

The exact causes of thyroid cancer are unknown. People who develop thyroid cancer may or may not have another thyroid problem such as Hashimoto's or Grave's disease. Symptoms of thyroid cancer include a nodule that can be felt on the neck, hoarseness, difficulty swallowing, swelling in the neck, and neck and throat pain. CT and MRI scans are used to diagnose thyroid cancer. There are four types of thyroid cancer which vary in intensity. Thyroidectomy (thyroid removal surgery) is usually prescribed to treat thyroid cancer.

Thyroid problems are often long-term conditions that require some form of treatment. With regular monitoring and medication, many people with thyroid problems are able to lead active and fulfilling lives.

blood draw	640
diabetes management	318
diagnostic procedures	49
doctor visit	994
hospital care	1519
inpatient care	1519
lab tests	3060
minimally invasive procedures	49
minor procedures	49
musculoskeletal imaging	13
neck imaging	62
preventive care	871
thoracic (chest) imaging	49
thyroid function tests	594
ultrasound (sonogram)	62
vaccines	84
X-rays	62

**Gender**
Male	191
Female	256

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	241
Black	24
Hispanic	145
Asian	20
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	189
From 75 to 84	119
85 and over	42
Less than 65	97

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	63
Dementia	13
Cancer	11

blood draw	703
diabetes management	375
diagnostic procedures	26
doctor visit	955
hospital care	813
inpatient care	813
lab tests	3641
minimally invasive procedures	26
minor procedures	26
musculoskeletal imaging	14
neck imaging	48
preventive care	1062
thoracic (chest) imaging	52
thyroid function tests	667
ultrasound (sonogram)	48
vaccines	109
X-rays	66

**Gender**
Male	190
Female	252

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	265
Black	22
Hispanic	121
Asian	19
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	196
From 75 to 84	118
85 and over	50
Less than 65	78

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	60
Dementia	12
Cancer	9

blood draw	701
diabetes management	418
diagnostic procedures	16
doctor visit	942
hospital care	1011
inpatient care	1011
lab tests	3899
minimally invasive procedures	16
minor procedures	16
musculoskeletal imaging	15
neck imaging	32
preventive care	1192
thoracic (chest) imaging	48
thyroid function tests	632
ultrasound (sonogram)	32
vaccines	93
X-rays	63

**Gender**
Male	328
Female	460

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	516
Black	0
Hispanic	178
Asian	40
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	358
From 75 to 84	206
85 and over	82
Less than 65	142

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	65
Dementia	12
Cancer	9

blood draw	741
diabetes management	451
doctor visit	944
hospital care	940
inpatient care	940
lab tests	4010
musculoskeletal imaging	10
neck imaging	27
preventive care	1273
thoracic (chest) imaging	51
thyroid function tests	643
ultrasound (sonogram)	27
vaccines	101
X-rays	61

**Gender**
Male	181
Female	228

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	245
Black	16
Hispanic	104
Asian	28
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	194
From 75 to 84	113
85 and over	36
Less than 65	66

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	53
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	67
Dementia	14
Cancer	9

blood draw	694
diabetes management	454
diagnostic procedures	17
doctor visit	869
hospital care	1213
inpatient care	1213
lab tests	4005
minimally invasive procedures	17
minor procedures	17
musculoskeletal imaging	15
neck imaging	41
preventive care	1255
thoracic (chest) imaging	61
thyroid function tests	627
ultrasound (sonogram)	41
vaccines	76
X-rays	76

**Gender**
Male	177
Female	252

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	263
Black	18
Hispanic	105
Asian	30
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	218
From 75 to 84	120
85 and over	30
Less than 65	61

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	56
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	67
Dementia	13
Cancer	9

blood draw	653
diabetes management	424
diagnostic procedures	18
doctor visit	878
hospital care	997
inpatient care	997
lab tests	3964
minimally invasive procedures	18
minor procedures	18
musculoskeletal imaging	13
neck imaging	28
preventive care	1135
thyroid function tests	710
ultrasound (sonogram)	28
X-rays	12

**Gender**
Male	177
Female	257

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	258
Black	21
Hispanic	109
Asian	27
Other	19
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	212
From 75 to 84	134
85 and over	34
Less than 65	54

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	66
Dementia	16
Cancer	9

blood draw	747
diabetes management	465
doctor visit	910
hospital care	765
inpatient care	765
lab tests	3943
musculoskeletal imaging	10
neck imaging	30
preventive care	1059
thyroid function tests	841
ultrasound (sonogram)	30
vaccines	85
X-rays	9

**Gender**
Male	182
Female	262

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	251
Black	20
Hispanic	111
Asian	33
Other	29
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	209
From 75 to 84	145
85 and over	28
Less than 65	62

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	66
Dementia	18
Cancer	8

blood draw	554
diabetes management	342
doctor visit	734
hospital care	1241
inpatient care	1241
lab tests	2781
neck imaging	17
preventive care	731
thyroid function tests	626
ultrasound (sonogram)	17
vaccines	69

**Gender**
Male	175
Female	223

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	233
Black	17
Hispanic	101
Asian	25
Other	22
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	182
From 75 to 84	125
85 and over	37
Less than 65	54

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	66
Dementia	16
Cancer	10

blood draw	1204
diabetes management	783
doctor visit	1373
hospital care	2186
inpatient care	2186
lab tests	6974
neck imaging	44
preventive care	1696
thyroid function tests	1355
ultrasound (sonogram)	44
vaccines	74

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Aaron Polisky, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Michael Aaron Polisky, MD treated as an endocrinologist in Van Nuys, CA were lab tests, inpatient care, hospital care and preventive care.

blood draw	737
diabetes management	447
diagnostic procedures	25
doctor visit	957
hospital care	1187
inpatient care	1187
lab tests	4040
minimally invasive procedures	25
minor procedures	25
musculoskeletal imaging	12
neck imaging	36
preventive care	1145
thoracic (chest) imaging	52
thyroid function tests	744
ultrasound (sonogram)	36
vaccines	88
X-rays	50

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Aaron Polisky, MD.

**Gender**
Female	219
Male	160

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	13
Asian / Pacific Islander	22
Non-Hispanic White	227
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	97
Other	13

**Age**
85 and over	33
75 to 84	108
Less than 65	61
65 to 74	175

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Aaron Polisky, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Michael Aaron Polisky, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	52
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Dementia	11
Cancer	7

Education & Training

Dr. Michael Aaron Polisky, MD graduated from University of Southern California (USC), Keck School of Medicine in 2000. He completed residency at Los Angeles County+USC Medical Center. He has a state license in California.

Medical School: University of Southern California (USC), Keck School of Medicine (2000)

Residency: Los Angeles County+USC Medical Center (2005)

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Michael Aaron Polisky, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UCLA Health

Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA

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. Michael Aaron Polisky, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: TRICARE, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Cigna, Aetna, Blue Shield of California, MultiPlan, UnitedHealthcare, Anthem, Medicare Advantage, Prime Health, First Health, HealthSmart, Centivo, Health Net of California, UFCM Health System and L.A. Care.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Michael Aaron Polisky, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

TRICARE

Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)

Cigna

Aetna

Blue Shield of California

MultiPlan

UnitedHealthcare

Anthem

Medicare Advantage

Prime Health

First Health

HealthSmart

Centivo

Health Net of California

UFCM Health System

L.A. Care

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Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Michael Aaron Polisky, MD has an average of 1.8 out of 5 stars based on 5 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Michael Aaron Polisky, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Van Nuys, CA.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Novo Nordisk Inc	$4,697 Victoza $1,209	Ozempic $1,195	Tresiba $857	RYBELSUS $530	Saxenda $245	Other $661
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$1,918 FARXIGA $1,205	BYDUREON $306	BYDUREON PEN $133	CRESTOR $82	BYDUREON WEEKLY $70	Other $123
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC	$1,904 TOUJEO $1,060	LANTUS $213	PRALUENT $198	SOLIQUA 100/33 $183	SOLIQUA $165	Other $84
Lilly USA, LLC	$1,642 TRULICITY $639	JARDIANCE $307	BASAGLAR $278	GLYXAMBI $135	HUMALOG $89	Other $194
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$1,601 JARDIANCE $1,042	GLYXAMBI $184	SYNJARDY $173	TRADJENTA $124	JENTADUETO $65	Other $12
Other	$12,940 AFREZZA $1,444	Omnipod $785	DEXCOM G6 TRANSMITTER $588	Korlym $449	INVOKANA $393	Other $9,282

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$24,461
Education	$133
Consulting Fee	$108

Biography

Dr. Michael Polisky's area of specialization is adult endocrinology. His patients gave him an average rating of 2.0 stars (out of 5). These areas are among his clinical interests: diabetes and thyroid problems. Dr. Polisky is affiliated with Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center. Dr. Polisky usually honors Anthem, UnitedHealthcare, and Blue California, in addition to other insurance carriers. His practice in Burbank, CA is open to new patients as reported by UCLA Health. He is a graduate of the University of Southern California (USC), Keck School of Medicine and a graduate of Los Angeles County+USC Medical Center's residency program. He speaks Spanish.