GINGER J. POULTON M.D. – NPI #1245550185
Family Medicine

Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.

GINGER POULTON is a physician located in ASHEVILLE, NC. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1245550185 to GINGER POULTON on June 02, 2010. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207Q00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Family Medicine.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 6 years ago on Dec 13, 2019. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for GINGER POULTON below.

NPI Profile for
GINGER J. POULTON

NPI Number
1245550185
Enumeration Date

(more than 16 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Female)
Legal Name
GINGER J. POULTON
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
218 ELKWOOD AVE
ASHEVILLE, NC 28804-2247
Phone: (828) 257-4747 Fax: (828) 257-4763
Mailing address
119 HENDERSONVILLE RD
ASHEVILLE, NC 28803-2868
Phone: (828) 257-4747 Fax: (828) 407-2637
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Dec 13, 2019

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Identifiers

Identifiers for GINGER POULTON

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
MEDICAIDNC1245550185
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207Q00000X
- Family Medicine (Primary)
NC 2012-02263

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Education
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN MEDICAL SCHOOL - Graduated 2010
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
GINGER POULTON is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • MEMORIAL MISSION HOSPITAL AND ASHEVILLE SURGERY CE
      509 BILTMORE AVE
      ASHEVILLE, NC 28801
  • INPATIENT REHABILITATION FACILITY
    • CAREPARTNERS REHABILITATION HOSP
      68 SWEETEN CREEK RD
      ASHEVILLE, NC 28813

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