JOSEPH POSTON NP-C
NPI 1164829123
Clinic/Center - Urgent Care in Kennewick, WA
NPI Status: Active since November 19, 2014
Contact Information
3130 S GUM ST
KENNEWICK, WA
ZIP 99337
Phone: (509) 212-8244
- Individual
- Male
- Clinic/Center
- Urgent Care
- Accepts Insurance
- PECOS Enrolled
- Opted-Out Medicare
About JOSEPH POSTON
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Joseph Poston, a provider established in Kennewick, Washington with a medical specialization in Clinic/center, focusing in urgent care . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1164829123 assigned on November 2014. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 261QU0200X with license number AP60521209 (WA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 4 years ago.
- NPI
- 1164829123
- Provider Name
- JOSEPH POSTON NP-C
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 3130 S GUM ST KENNEWICK, WA 99337
- Location Phone
- (509) 212-8244
- Mailing Address
- PO BOX 7183 KENNEWICK, WA 99336
- Mailing Phone
- (509) 212-8244
- Mailing Fax
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- Yes
- Enumeration Date
- 11-19-2014
- Last Update Date
- 04-29-2022
- Code Navigator
The provider doesn't accept Medicare and has signed an affidavit to be excluded from the Medicare program. If you are a Medicare beneficiary this means a provider can charge whatever they want for services rendered but must follow certain rules to do so. Joseph Poston opted out of Medicare effective on 04-01-2024 until 04-01-2026. Opt out periods last for two years and cannot be terminated unless the provider is opting out for the very first time and the affidavit is terminated no later than 90 days after the opt out effective date. Opt-out affidavits might renew automatically renew every two years. The provider opted out of Medicare but is permitted to order and refer services to other healthcare providers.
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy
The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.
- Classification
Clinic/Center Urgent Care
- Taxonomy Code
- 261QU0200X
- Type
- Ambulatory Health Care Facilities
- License No.
- AP60521209
- License State
- WA
Secondary Taxonomies
The provider has reported to the NPI enumerator additional taxonomy codes. Multiple taxonomy codes may represent subspecialties or other areas of specialization the provider maybe licensed to practice.
| No. | Taxonomy Code | Type | Classification / Specialization |
License No. (State) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 363LF0000X | Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers | Nurse Practitioner | AP60521209 (WA) |
Insurance Plans Accepted
According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:
- Moda Health Affinity Bronze 8000 - EPO
- Moda Health Affinity Bronze 9000 - EPO
- Moda Health Affinity Bronze HDHP 7500 - EPO
- Moda Health Affinity Gold 1000 - EPO
- Moda Health Affinity Gold 1500 - EPO
- Moda Health Affinity Gold 250 - EPO
- Moda Health Affinity Silver 3000 - EPO
- Moda Health Affinity Silver 3400 - EPO
- Moda Health Affinity Silver 4500 - EPO
- Moda Health Affinity Silver 6000 - EPO
- Moda Health Oregon Standard Bronze Affinity - EPO
- Moda Health Oregon Standard Gold Affinity - EPO
- Moda Health Oregon Standard Silver Affinity - EPO
- Core Bronze HSA 10600 - EPO
- Core Bronze HSA 7500 - EPO
- Core Bronze HSA 8300 - EPO
- Core Gold 1500 - EPO
- Core Gold 3000 - EPO
- Core Silver 3500 - EPO
- Core Silver 4500 - EPO
- Core Silver 5000 - EPO
- Core Silver 7500 - EPO
- Core Standard Expanded Bronze HSA - EPO
- Core Standard Gold - EPO
- Core Standard Silver - EPO
- PacificSource Oregon Standard Bronze HSA Plan Core - EPO
- PacificSource Oregon Standard Gold Plan Core - EPO
- PacificSource Oregon Standard Silver Plan Core - EPO
- HSA Qualified 7500 Bronze - Choice Network - EPO
- HSA-E Qualified 7500 Bronze - Signature Network - EPO
- Providence Oregon Standard Bronze Plan - Choice Network - EPO
- Providence Oregon Standard Bronze Plan - Signature Network - EPO
- Providence Oregon Standard Gold Plan - Choice Network - EPO
- Providence Oregon Standard Gold Plan - Signature Network - EPO
- Providence Oregon Standard Silver Plan - Choice Network - EPO
- Providence Oregon Standard Silver Plan - Signature Network - EPO
*Please verify directly with this provider to make sure your insurance plan is currently accepted.
Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status
Joseph Poston is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), a Home Health Agency (HHA) and Power Mobility Devices.
What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.
Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes
Opted-Out of Medicare? Yes
Opt-Out Effective Date: 04-01-2024
Opt-Out End Date: 04-01-2026
Eligible to Order and Refer? Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: Yes
Areas of Expertise
The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.
Established patient home visit, typically 40 minutes
New patient home visit, typically 1 hour
New patient home visit, typically 45 minutes
An established patient home visit is a medical appointment conducted at your home, typically lasting around 40 minutes. This service is ideal for patients who may find it difficult to travel to a healthcare facility. During this visit, a healthcare professional will evaluate your health status, manage your care, and answer any health-related questions you may have.
This service was performed 45 times for 26 patientsA new patient home visit is a comprehensive service where a healthcare professional visits your home for about an hour. This visit includes an overall health assessment, discussion about your medical history, and planning for future healthcare needs. The goal is to understand your health status and provide personalized care.
This service was performed 12 times for 12 patientsA new patient home visit is a service where a healthcare professional visits you at your home. This initial 45-minute appointment is for understanding your health history, current condition, and to discuss your healthcare needs. It's a convenient way to receive care without leaving your home.
This service was performed 32 times for 32 patientsPhysician Visit Costs
The pricing information below displays the copayment minimum, maximum and average amount that patients under Medicare are charged when visiting this provider as a new or established patient. Please keep in mind that these prices are just for reference purposes, and the actual prices charged by the provider might be different.
For patients covered under private health plans the prices below are also useful as healthcare pricing for private insurance is usually established as a function of Medicare prices. Private insurance covered patients should check their individual plans to determine the exact pricing.
The prices below reflect the costs for new and established patients in the 99337 ZIP code area.
New Patients Visit Costs *
The most utilized procedure code for new patients office visits is 99205
- Average New Patient Price $172.8
- Minimum New Patient Price $57.27
- Maximum New Patient Price $172.8
- Average New Patient Copayment $43.2
- Minimum New Patient Copayment $14.31
- Maximum New Patient Copayment $43.2
Established Patients Visit Costs *
The most utilized procedure code for established patients office visits is 99214
- Average Established Patient Price $100.78
- Minimum Established Patient Price $18.56
- Maximum Established Patient Price $141.11
- Average Established Patient Copayment $25.19
- Minimum Established Patient Copayment $4.64
- Maximum Established Patient Copayment $35.27
* The physician office visit costs information is generated by statistical analysis of similar providers in the same geographical area. The pricing information above IS NOT the amount charged by this provider.
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NPI NPI Number Validation
How NPI Validation Works
The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.
To verify the NPI 1164829123, we treat the final digit (3) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 57. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 57 = 3).
Digit-by-digit view
Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.
Step 1: Double every other digit from the right
Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.
Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant
Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.
Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10
The next multiple of ten after 57 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.
Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1164829123, enumerated as an "individual" on November 19, 2014.
The provider is located at 3130 S GUM ST KENNEWICK, WA 99337 and the phone number is (509) 212-8244.
Clinic/Center with taxonomy code 261QU0200X and a focus in Urgent Care.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Moda Health Plan, Inc., PacificSource Health Plans. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
