HAROLD C. POSTON, JR. MD – NPI #1083671614
Pathology

A pathologist deals with the causes and nature of disease and contributes to diagnosis, prognosis and treatment through knowledge gained by the laboratory application of the biologic, chemical and physical sciences. A pathologist uses information gathered from the microscopic examination of tissue specimens, cells and body fluids, and from clinical laboratory tests on body fluids and secretions for the diagnosis, exclusion and monitoring of disease.

HAROLD POSTON, JR. is a pathologist located in ASHEVILLE, NC. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1083671614 to HAROLD POSTON, JR. on April 27, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207ZP0102X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Pathology, specializing in Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology

The NPI profile was previously updated about 2 years ago on Apr 05, 2024. 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 HAROLD POSTON, JR. below.

NPI Profile for
HAROLD C. POSTON, JR.

NPI Number
1083671614
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
HAROLD C. POSTON, JR.
Credentials
MD
Primary location
509 BILTMORE AVE
PATHOLOGY DEPT
ASHEVILLE, NC 28801
Phone: (828) 253-0763 Fax:
Mailing address
PO BOX 419
SYLVA, NC 28779-0419
Phone: (828) 366-1150 Fax: (828) 586-8209
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Apr 05, 2024

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Identifiers

Identifiers for HAROLD POSTON, JR.

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
otherBCBS NCNC68541
otherMEDICARE RRNCP00305731
medicaidNC8968541
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
207ZP0102X
- Pathology / Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology (Primary)
NC 34435

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
MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA COLLEGE OF MEDICINE - Graduated 1980
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
HAROLD POSTON, JR. is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • MARGARET R PARDEE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
      800 N JUSTICE ST
      HENDERSONVILLE, NC 28791
    • MEMORIAL MISSION HOSPITAL AND ASHEVILLE SURGERY CE
      509 BILTMORE AVE
      ASHEVILLE, NC 28801
    • PARK RIDGE HEALTH
      100 HOSPITAL DRIVE
      HENDERSONVILLE, NC 28792
    • THE MCDOWELL HOSPITAL
      430 RANKIN DRIVE P O BOX 730
      MARION, NC 28752

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