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Dr. Harold Poston, MD

Asheville, NC

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Poston, Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist in Asheville, NC?

    Dr. Harold Poston, MD is an Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist, who primarily practices in Asheville, NC. Dr. Poston completed his residency at Naval Reg Med Ctr, Psychiatry. Dr. Poston is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Poston’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Poston’s office at (828) 253-0762.

    Where did Dr. Poston go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Naval Reg Med Ctr, Psychiatry | Naval Hosp

    • Medical School: Med Univ of Sc Coll of Med, Charleston Sc

    What languages does Dr. Poston speak?

    Dr. Poston and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Poston treat?

    As an Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist, Dr. Poston diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Poston. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.

    Also known as:

    • High White Blood Cell Count
    • Lymphocytosis
    • Other Elevated White Blood Cell Count
    • Blood Disorder
    • Leukocytosis
    • Elevated leukocyte count
    • High WBC count
    • High lymphocyte count
    • Elevated lymphocytes
    • Lymphocyte increase
    • Other leukocytosis
    • Increased white blood cells

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D72829: Elevated white blood cell count, unspecified
    • D72820: Lymphocytosis (symptomatic)
    • D72828: Other elevated white blood cell count

    Also known as:

    • Anemia
    • Iron Deficiency Anemia
    • Iron
    • Low Red Blood Cell Count
    • Low Hemoglobin
    • Iron deficiency
    • Anemia from Iron Lack
    • Low Iron Anemia
    • Sideropenic Anemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D649: Anemia, unspecified
    • D509: Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Esophagus Inflammation
    • Esophagus Disorder
    • Esophagitis
    • Inflamed Esophagus
    • Sore Esophagus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K2080: Other esophagitis without bleeding

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Prostate Cancer
    • Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
    • Prostatic Carcinoma
    • Prostate Gland Cancer
    • Malignant Prostate Tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C61: Malignant neoplasm of prostate

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Stomach Inflammation
    • Stomach Disorder
    • Gastritis & Gastropathy
    • Chronic gastritis
    • Long-term stomach inflammation
    • Persistent stomach lining inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K2950: Unspecified chronic gastritis without bleeding

    Also known as:

    • Gallstones with Chronic Gallbladder Inflammation
    • Bile Duct Disease
    • Gallstones
    • Chronic cholecystitis with gallstones
    • Long-term gallbladder inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K8010: Calculus of gallbladder with chronic cholecystitis without obstruction

    Also known as:

    • Other Abnormal Urine Findings
    • Urine and Urination
    • Unusual urine test results
    • Various abnormal urine findings

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R82998: Other abnormal findings in urine

    Also known as:

    • Routine Adult Health Checkup
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult physical exam
    • Annual wellness visit for adults
    • General adult medical exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Fluid in a Joint
    • Joint Disorder
    • Swollen Joint
    • Joint Effusion
    • Water on the Joint

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M2540: Effusion, unspecified joint

    Also known as:

    • Sterilization Procedure
    • Tubal Ligation
    • Vasectomy
    • Permanent contraception
    • Tubal ligation
    • Surgical birth control

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z302: Encounter for sterilization

    Also known as:

    • Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
    • Chronic medication use
    • Ongoing drug treatment
    • Extended drug therapy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy

    Also known as:

    • Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
    • Drug level testing
    • Medication monitoring
    • Therapeutic drug management

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring

    Also known as:

    • Acute Appendicitis
    • Appendicitis
    • Inflamed Appendix
    • Sudden Appendix Inflammation
    • Appendicitis Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K3580: Unspecified acute appendicitis

    Also known as:

    • Hypothyroidism
    • Congenital hypothyroidism
    • Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
    • Underactive Thyroid
    • Low Thyroid Function

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Benign Transverse Colon Polyp
    • Benign Tumor
    • Colonic Polyps
    • Colon Polyps
    • Non-cancerous transverse colon growth
    • Transverse colon adenoma
    • Transverse colon benign tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D123: Benign neoplasm of transverse colon

    Also known as:

    • Colorectal Cancer
    • Rectal cancer
    • Colon cancer
    • Bowel cancer
    • Malignant neoplasm of rectum

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C20: Malignant neoplasm of rectum

    Does Dr. Poston accept my insurance?

    Dr. Poston accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (828) 253-0762 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Poston accept in Asheville, NC?

    Dr. Poston in Asheville, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Health Plan

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)

    • Dollar General

    • Express Scripts

    • Medicare

    • Other TPA

    • State of Tennessee

    • Trustmark Insurance Company

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    Where is Dr. Poston's office located?

    Dr. Harold Poston's Primary Practice

    509 Biltmore Ave

    Asheville, NC 28801

    (828) 253-0762

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    What is Dr. Poston's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Poston's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1083671614.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Poston?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Poston

    What is Dr. Harold Poston's specialty?

    Dr. Poston is a Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist near Asheville, NC. A pathologist focuses on the causes and nature of diseases, contributing to diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment by applying knowledge from biological, chemical, and physical sciences in the laboratory. They utilize microscopic examinations of tissue specimens, cells, and body fluids, along with clinical laboratory tests on fluids and secretions, to diagnose, exclude, or monitor diseases. Contact Dr. Poston to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Harold Poston affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Poston is affiliated with UNC Health Pardee, Mission Hospital, AdventHealth Hendersonville which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

    Where can I learn more about Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist?

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    Is Harold Poston accepting new patients in Asheville, NC?

    Yes, Dr. Harold Poston is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Harold Poston offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Poston's office at (828) 253-0762 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Harold Poston?

    Please contact Dr. Poston's office at (828) 253-0762 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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