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DR. ROBERT S POSTON MD
NPI 1467493700
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in Las Cruces, NM

Active since June 09, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
4351 E LOHMAN AVE STE 204, LAS CRUCES, NM 88011(575) 526-7139(575) 526-7852 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 20, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 2, 2021, May 2, 2018, Dec 21, 2017 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2017).

About Dr. Robert S Poston Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. ROBERT S POSTON MD (NPI 1467493700) is an individual thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) provider in Las Cruces, New Mexico, licensed in Kentucky (55970) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Mercy Health - Lourdes Hospital, and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1467493700
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208G00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. ROBERT S POSTONCredential: MD
Location Address4351 E LOHMAN AVE STE 204Las Cruces, NM 88011-8260
Mailing Address4351 E Lohman Ave Ste 204Las Cruces, NM 88011-8260 · (575) 526-7139 · Fax (575) 526-7852
Phone(575) 526-7139
Fax(575) 526-7852
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2002
Enumeration DateJune 9, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateApril 20, 20234 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 20, 2023
✔ NPI 1467493700 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyThoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208G00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in KY · 55970✔ Licensed in NM · MD2014-0785
Definition
A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.
Also ListedSurgeryTaxonomy 208600000X · License 292053 (NY)
4351 E LOHMAN AVE STE 204, Las Cruces, NM 88011
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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 1601 Hamilton Ave, Room 109Trenton, NJ 08629-1915 · Phone (609) 599-5307 · Fax (609) 599-5325
Location 21532 Lone Oak Rd Ste 445Paducah, KY 42003-7943 · Phone (270) 538-0830

Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid64007539NM
Medicaid7100784020KY

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Antidote Health Plan of Ohio, Inc..Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Robert S Poston Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID9739263468
PECOS Enrollment IDI20211209002794
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 5

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
43 services42 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
21 services19 patients
Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 2 grafts 33534
A Coronary Artery Bypass with 2 grafts is a heart procedure. It involves taking healthy blood vessels from another part of your body and using them to bypass, or go around, blocked arteries in your heart. This helps improve blood flow to your heart.
13 services13 patients
New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more 99205
This is a first-time patient visit where a healthcare professional spends 60-74 minutes with you. It involves a comprehensive evaluation, including your medical history and current health condition. They'll also advise on preventive health measures and formulate a treatment plan if needed.
13 services13 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Mercy Health - Lourdes Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Paducah, KY
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number180102
Location1530 Lone Oak RoadPaducah, KY 42003 · Mc Cracken County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Jackson Purchase Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Mayfield, KY
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number180116
Location1099 Medical Center CircleMayfield, KY 42066 · Graves County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 88011 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$166.80 typical visit price
range $54.26 – $166.80
Typical copayment $41.70 (range $13.56 – $41.70)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$68.00 typical visit price
range $17.00 – $135.35
Typical copayment $17.00 (range $4.25 – $33.83)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

Reported Quality Measures

Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.
99%117 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…
35%37 patients2/55-star benchmark: 97%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

ROBIN LYNN BEHL PA-C
Physician Assistant
4351 E LOHMAN AVE STE 204
LAS CRUCES, NM 88011
Doña Ana County (575) 526-7139

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Robert Poston's NPI number?

The NPI number for Robert Poston is 1467493700. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 9, 2006.

Where is Robert Poston located?

Robert Poston practices at 4351 E Lohman Ave Ste 204, Las Cruces, NM 88011. The listed phone number is (575) 526-7139.

What is Robert Poston's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) with taxonomy code 208G00000X.

Is Robert Poston enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Robert Poston is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Robert Poston accept?

Health plans from Antidote Health Plan of Ohio, Inc. list Robert Poston as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Robert Poston affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Robert Poston is affiliated with Mercy Health - Lourdes Hospital and Jackson Purchase Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Robert Poston was last updated on April 20, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.