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Dr. Polly Niravath, MD

(791 Ratings)

Specializes in: Medical Oncology, Adult Oncology and Adult Hematology

University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine (2005)

Professional interests include: breast cancer, breast biopsy, Paget's disease, and more.

6445 Main Street Floor 24
Houston, TX 77030

(713) 441-9948

Dr. Polly Niravath, MD is a medical oncologist in Houston, TX specializing in medical oncology, adult oncology and adult hematology. She graduated from University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine in 2005 and has 21 years of experience. Dr. Polly Niravath, MD is affiliated with Houston Methodist.

Office Locations

6445 Main Street Floor 24
Houston, TX 77030

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Some issues Dr. Polly Niravath, MD can help you with:

Breast Biopsy

Breast biopsy is a procedure where a small sample of tissue is collected from the breast for testing. A physician may prescribe a breast biopsy for a variety of reasons, but they are most frequently prescribed for a lump found in the breast. Biopsy samples extracted are examined by pathologists in a laboratory setting and are tested to determine if they are cancerous or benign, or indicative of some other condition. Depending on the lab results, physicians may prescribe additional treatment. Other circumstances which may prompt a breast biopsy include:

Mammograms that detect other unusual features in the chest, such as a cyst or calcium deposit
Breast scans or ultrasounds that display abnormalities
Nipple changes, such as scaling, crusting, or bloody discharge

Breast biopsies are collected through several different procedures and the specific type of biopsy that a patient receives depends on the size, location, and features of a breast lump or irregularity. The three main methods of collecting a breast biopsy include:

Fine needle aspiration (FNA biopsy), where a thin needle is directed into a breast lump or abnormality, extracting a small sample of tissue or liquid
Core needle biopsy (CNB biopsy), where a hollow needle is directed into a breast lump or abnormality, extracting cylinders of tissue called "cores"
Open (surgical) biopsy, where a breast lump is removed through an incision in the breast

Fine needle aspiration (FNA) and core needle biopsy (CNB) are sometimes image-guided, where a mammogram, ultrasound, or MRI helps direct the physician performing the needle extraction.

Fine needle aspiration, the most common biopsy method, generally requires few patient preparations. It is recommended patients avoid using lotion, deodorant, and perfume prior to their biopsy procedure. FNA biopsy is performed with local anesthesia (topical numbing cream) and typically has a quick recovery, but patients may experience soreness for a few days. Core needle biopsy extracts slightly more tissue than an FNA biopsy.

Open (surgical) biopsy is more invasive and requires general anesthesia, where patients are put to sleep during the procedure. Patients must fast prior to the surgery. After the biopsy is performed, patients are monitored in a recovery room for a time before being discharged, when they will need someone else to provide transportation.

Although some may consider breast biopsy to be a simple procedure, it can catch critical issues - particularly breast cancer - that impact wellness. If a breast biopsy reveals an underlying condition like life-threatening cancer, patients can receive the diagnosis and medical treatment that is necessary for their long-term health.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Polly Niravath, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Houston, TX during 2012 were minimally invasive procedures, chemotherapy, biological response modifier (BRM) therapy and blood draw.

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

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	113
blood draw	79
chemotherapy	113
doctor visit	166
hormone therapy	20
minimally invasive procedures	176

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Polly Niravath, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Houston, TX during 2013 were minimally invasive procedures, chemotherapy, biological response modifier (BRM) therapy and blood draw.

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

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	208
blood draw	151
chemotherapy	208
doctor visit	203
hormone therapy	22
minimally invasive procedures	287
port flush	22

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Polly Niravath, MD.

**Gender**
Male	47
Female	190

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	128
Black	62
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	124
From 75 to 84	45
85 and over	17
Less than 65	51

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

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	36
Dementia	0
Cancer	66

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Polly Niravath, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Houston, TX during 2014 were minimally invasive procedures, chemotherapy, biological response modifier (BRM) therapy and blood draw.

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

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	164
blood draw	86
chemotherapy	164
doctor visit	240
minimally invasive procedures	225
port flush	19

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Polly Niravath, MD.

**Gender**
Male	48
Female	228

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	170
Black	67
Hispanic	27
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	133
From 75 to 84	71
85 and over	24
Less than 65	48

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

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	31
Dementia	6
Cancer	62

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Polly Niravath, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Houston, TX during 2015 were minimally invasive procedures, chemotherapy, biological response modifier (BRM) therapy and blood draw.

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

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	171
blood draw	83
chemotherapy	171
doctor visit	315
hormone therapy	44
minimally invasive procedures	243
port flush	15

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Polly Niravath, MD.

**Gender**
Male	92
Female	632

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	474
Black	152
Hispanic	62
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	374
From 75 to 84	198
85 and over	60
Less than 65	92

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

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	27
Dementia	6
Cancer	64

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Polly Niravath, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Houston, TX during 2016 were minimally invasive procedures, chemotherapy, biological response modifier (BRM) therapy and hormone therapy.

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

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	100
blood draw	31
chemotherapy	100
doctor visit	275
hormone therapy	40
minimally invasive procedures	136
port flush	13

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Polly Niravath, MD.

**Gender**
Male	42
Female	250

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	194
Black	52
Hispanic	28
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	163
From 75 to 84	70
85 and over	23
Less than 65	36

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

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	28
Dementia	7
Cancer	67

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Polly Niravath, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Houston, TX during 2017 were hospital care and inpatient care.

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

doctor visit	277
hospital care	189
inpatient care	189

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Polly Niravath, MD.

**Gender**
Male	30
Female	140

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	121
Black	25
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	89
From 75 to 84	45
85 and over	18
Less than 65	18

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

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	29
Dementia	13
Cancer	75

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Polly Niravath, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Houston, TX during 2018 were hospital care and inpatient care.

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

doctor visit	395
hospital care	201
inpatient care	201

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Polly Niravath, MD.

**Gender**
Male	29
Female	195

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	158
Black	36
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	121
From 75 to 84	67
85 and over	17
Less than 65	19

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

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	31
Dementia	12
Cancer	75

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Polly Niravath, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Houston, TX during 2019 were hospital care and inpatient care.

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

doctor visit	458
hospital care	118
inpatient care	118

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Polly Niravath, MD.

**Gender**
Male	28
Female	241

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	204
Black	33
Hispanic	20
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	145
From 75 to 84	86
85 and over	23
Less than 65	15

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

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	23
Dementia	7
Cancer	75

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Polly Niravath, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Houston, TX during 2020 were hospital care and inpatient care.

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

doctor visit	514
hospital care	112
inpatient care	112

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Polly Niravath, MD.

**Gender**
Male	14
Female	320

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	250
Black	43
Hispanic	28
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	188
From 75 to 84	101
85 and over	24
Less than 65	21

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

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	24
Dementia	9
Cancer	75

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Polly Niravath, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Houston, TX during 2021 were hospital care and inpatient care.

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

doctor visit	481
hospital care	83
inpatient care	83

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Polly Niravath, MD.

**Gender**
Male	20
Female	299

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	239
Black	33
Hispanic	26
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	177
From 75 to 84	103
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

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

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	19
Dementia	9
Cancer	75

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Polly Niravath, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Houston, TX during 2022 were hospital care and inpatient care.

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

doctor visit	514
hospital care	32
inpatient care	32

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Polly Niravath, MD.

**Gender**
Male	17
Female	291

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	224
Black	32
Hispanic	29
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	170
From 75 to 84	98
85 and over	26
Less than 65	14

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

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	27
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	24
Dementia	4
Cancer	75

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Polly Niravath, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Houston, TX during 2023 were hospital care and inpatient care.

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

doctor visit	492
hospital care	70
inpatient care	70

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Polly Niravath, MD.

**Gender**
Male	21
Female	301

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	249
Black	29
Hispanic	23
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	177
From 75 to 84	106
85 and over	25
Less than 65	14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Polly Niravath, MD in 2023

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	27
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	20
Dementia	3
Cancer	75

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Polly Niravath, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Houston, TX during 2024 were hospital care and inpatient care.

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

doctor visit	468
hospital care	102
inpatient care	102

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Polly Niravath, MD.

**Gender**
Male	21
Female	287

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	249
Black	23
Hispanic	20
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	163
From 75 to 84	116
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Polly Niravath, MD in 2024

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	32
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	20
Dementia	0
Cancer	75

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

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

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Polly Niravath, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Houston, TX were minimally invasive procedures, chemotherapy, biological response modifier (BRM) therapy and hospital care.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	151
blood draw	86
chemotherapy	151
doctor visit	369
hormone therapy	31
hospital care	113
inpatient care	113
minimally invasive procedures	213

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Polly Niravath, MD.

**Gender**
Female	259
Male	31

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	45
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	204
Hispanic	20
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	19
75 to 84	85
Less than 65	25
65 to 74	155

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Polly Niravath, MD From 2012 - 2024

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Polly Niravath, MD treated were cancer, hypertension, high cholesterol and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	17
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	24
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Cancer	66
Dementia	5

Education & Training

Dr. Polly Niravath, MD graduated from University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine in 2005. She completed residency at Baylor College of Medicine Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the Board Certification: Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine and has a state license in Texas.

Medical School: University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine (2005)

Residency: Baylor College of Medicine Affiliated Hospitals (2008)

Board Certification: Board Certification: Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine (2008)

Licensed In: Texas

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 Niravath, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: CIGNA Open Access, United Healthcare PPO, United Healthcare POS, United Healthcare HMO, United Healthcare EPO, Blue Choice PPO, Blue Choice POS, First Health PPO, Aetna POS, Aetna QPOS, Aetna Workers' Compensation, Golden Rule, Best Doctors, Aetna Select, Aetna EPO, Trustmark , Aetna PPO, Aetna HMO, CIGNA Network, Aetna Affordable Health Choices, Aetna Signature Administrators, CIGNA PPO, CIGNA POS, CIGNA HMO, CIGNA EPO, Aetna Medicare PPO, CIGNA Choice Fund, CIGNA Indemnity, AARP, Medicare Advantage, Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO, Blue Cross Blue Shield POS, Blue Cross Blue Shield EPO, Three Rivers Provider Network, Coventry PPO, HealthSpring, US Family Health Plan, United Healthcare, Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, Medicare, Railroad Medicare, Humana, Cigna, Molina Healthcare, HealthSmart PPO, WellPoint, HealthSmart, Aetna Open Access, United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice), Humana Medicare Advantage PPO, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, CIGNA Network Open Access, PHCS PPO, MultiPlan PPO, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Aetna APCN Plus Multi-Tier HM Tier 2, GeoBlue, Entrust/90 Degree EDI Payer ID# 36878, BCBS PPO GUIDESTONE, TRS-Care Standard ALT B II Group 485006, Sana Benefits, TRS-Care Standard ALT B I Group 485005, Community Health Choice PREMIER Gold, TRS-ActiveCare Fully Insured Plan-South Texas Region Group 295430, Aetna Student Health, TX Annual Conf of UMC-UMR, Kelsey Seybold Affiliate Network, TRS-Care Standard ALT A II Group 485003, Aetna Transplant, TRS-ActiveCare Primary Group 385003, DEVOTED DUAL 010 TX (HMO D-SNP), TRS-Care Standard Group 485000, UnitedHealthOne, TRS-Care Standard ALT A I Group 485002, Community Health Choice PREMIER Silver, Blue Essentials Access, UMR, TRS-ActiveCare Fully Insured Plan-West Texas Region Group 295781, TRS-ActiveCare 2 Group 385002, HAA Preferred Partners (International), DEVOTED HEALTH DUAL PLUS GREATER HOUSTON, Aetna Signature Administrators EBMS, Aetna Common Spirit Minimum Value Plan, DEVOTED CORE 019 TX (HMO), BCBS PPO Wespath, Aetna Health Network, Aetna Managed Choice / Elect Choice, United Health Integrated Services, Aetna Meritain Hlth/Aetna Premier Care (APCN), Olympus Managed Care (International), Aetna CommonSpirit Health KelseyCare, Aetna Medicare HMO Prime, Aetna Choice POS / Open Choice, Aetna Signature Administrators Allied Benefits, Blue Edge, Blue Essentials, DEVOTED DUAL FULL 040 (HMO D-SNP), Aetna International, DEVOTED GIVEBACK 006 TX (HMO), Aetna Medicare Dual Complete Plan (HMO D-SNP), Aetna TX Pref Plus II Network, DEVOTED C-SNP Premium 030 TX (HMO C-SNP), Blue Cross Blue Shield FEP Federal Employee Plan, TRS-Care Standard CMED Group 485001, DEVOTED CORE 001 TX (HMO), Aetna Signature Administrators MODA, TRS-ActiveCare HD Group 385000, TRS-ActiveCare Primary Plus Group 385001, DEVOTED C-SNP Plus 031 TX (HMO C-SNP), DEVOTED PREMIUM 002 (HMO) and Aetna Premier Care Network.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

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

CIGNA Open Access

United Healthcare PPO

United Healthcare POS

United Healthcare HMO

United Healthcare EPO

Blue Choice PPO

Blue Choice POS

First Health PPO

Aetna POS

Aetna QPOS

Aetna Workers' Compensation

Golden Rule

Best Doctors

Aetna Select

Aetna EPO

Trustmark

Aetna PPO

Aetna HMO

CIGNA Network

Aetna Affordable Health Choices

Aetna Signature Administrators

CIGNA PPO

CIGNA POS

CIGNA HMO

CIGNA EPO

Aetna Medicare PPO

CIGNA Choice Fund

CIGNA Indemnity

AARP

Medicare Advantage

Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO

Blue Cross Blue Shield POS

Blue Cross Blue Shield EPO

Three Rivers Provider Network

Coventry PPO

HealthSpring

US Family Health Plan

United Healthcare

Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO

Medicare

Railroad Medicare

Humana

Cigna

Molina Healthcare

HealthSmart PPO

WellPoint

HealthSmart

Aetna Open Access

United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice)

Humana Medicare Advantage PPO

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield

CIGNA Network Open Access

PHCS PPO

MultiPlan PPO

Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)

Aetna APCN Plus Multi-Tier HM Tier 2

GeoBlue

Entrust/90 Degree EDI Payer ID# 36878

BCBS PPO GUIDESTONE

TRS-Care Standard ALT B II Group 485006

Sana Benefits

TRS-Care Standard ALT B I Group 485005

Community Health Choice PREMIER Gold

TRS-ActiveCare Fully Insured Plan-South Texas Region Group 295430

Aetna Student Health

TX Annual Conf of UMC-UMR

Kelsey Seybold Affiliate Network

TRS-Care Standard ALT A II Group 485003

Aetna Transplant

TRS-ActiveCare Primary Group 385003

DEVOTED DUAL 010 TX (HMO D-SNP)

TRS-Care Standard Group 485000

UnitedHealthOne

TRS-Care Standard ALT A I Group 485002

Community Health Choice PREMIER Silver

Blue Essentials Access

UMR

TRS-ActiveCare Fully Insured Plan-West Texas Region Group 295781

TRS-ActiveCare 2 Group 385002

HAA Preferred Partners (International)

DEVOTED HEALTH DUAL PLUS GREATER HOUSTON

Aetna Signature Administrators EBMS

Aetna Common Spirit Minimum Value Plan

DEVOTED CORE 019 TX (HMO)

BCBS PPO Wespath

Aetna Health Network

Aetna Managed Choice / Elect Choice

United Health Integrated Services

Aetna Meritain Hlth/Aetna Premier Care (APCN)

Olympus Managed Care (International)

Aetna CommonSpirit Health KelseyCare

Aetna Medicare HMO Prime

Aetna Choice POS / Open Choice

Aetna Signature Administrators Allied Benefits

Blue Edge

Blue Essentials

DEVOTED DUAL FULL 040 (HMO D-SNP)

Aetna International

DEVOTED GIVEBACK 006 TX (HMO)

Aetna Medicare Dual Complete Plan (HMO D-SNP)

Aetna TX Pref Plus II Network

DEVOTED C-SNP Premium 030 TX (HMO C-SNP)

Blue Cross Blue Shield FEP Federal Employee Plan

TRS-Care Standard CMED Group 485001

DEVOTED CORE 001 TX (HMO)

Aetna Signature Administrators MODA

TRS-ActiveCare HD Group 385000

TRS-ActiveCare Primary Plus Group 385001

DEVOTED C-SNP Plus 031 TX (HMO C-SNP)

DEVOTED PREMIUM 002 (HMO)

Aetna Premier Care Network

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Polly Niravath, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 791 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Polly Niravath, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Houston, TX.

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-12-17

Patient verified via Press Ganey

The physician was thoughtful, kind and provided a thorough explanation of my prognosis and treatment options. I left feeling well informed and empowered to take the next steps in my care.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2026-06-14

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Dr Niravath is a treasure!!! Knowledgeable, caring, compassionate, attentive. Completely embodies Houston Methodist core values.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2026-04-09

Patient verified via Press Ganey

I trust Dr Niravath completely. She is thorough and answers my questions with great detail.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-12-04

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr Niravath excels in all areas of competency and professionalism, and is genuinely kind.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2026-07-14

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Very thorough explanation of options, provided ample time and attention.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2026-01-14

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr Niravath is impressively thorough and caring.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2026-08-05

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Fantastic doctor, very professional and caring

Overall Rating: 5.0 2026-06-09

Patient verified via Press Ganey

As always excellent communication!

Overall Rating: 5.0 2026-02-06

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Always totally outstanding

General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation	$4,227 KISQALI $4,192	SANDOSTATIN LAR $23	AFINITOR $12
Genentech USA, Inc.	$2,399 Phesgo $2,280	Kadcyla $102	Perjeta $16
TerSera Therapeutics LLC	$2,254 ZOLADEX $2,254
Gilead Sciences, Inc.	$1,551 Trodelvy $182	$1,369
Immunomedics, Inc.	$1,300 Trodelvy $1,300
Other	$1,421 IBRANCE $494	Abraxane $318	FYARRO $100	FASLODEX $98	Enhertu $48	Other $363

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$8,197
Food and Beverage	$1,567
Travel and Lodging	$1,406
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$1,300
Education	$682

Research Payments

Dr. Polly Niravath, MD has received 210 research payments totaling $2,953,922.

Biography

Dr. Polly Niravath is an adult hematology, adult oncology, and medical oncology specialist in Houston, TX. Patients rated her highly, giving her an average of 5.0 stars (out of 5). She is especially interested in breast biopsy, paget's disease, and chemotherapy. Dr. Niravath appears to be in-network for Trustmark, Aetna EPO, Blue California, and more. She attended the University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine and subsequently trained at a hospital affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine for residency. She has received the distinction of Texas Super Doctors. Dr. Niravath speaks Spanish. Her professional affiliations include Houston Methodist Hospital and Houston Methodist West Hospital. Dr. Niravath is not accepting new patients at this time according to Doctor.com.