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Dr. Ginger Poulton, MD

Asheville, NC

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Poulton, Family Medicine Specialist in Asheville, NC?

    Dr. Ginger Poulton, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Asheville, NC with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Poulton graduated from University of Michigan Medical School and completed her residency at Mountain Area Health Education Center Program. Dr. Poulton is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Poulton’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Poulton’s office.

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

    • Residency: Mountain Area Health Education Center Program

    • Medical School: University of Michigan Medical School

    What languages does Dr. Poulton speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Poulton treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Poulton 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. Poulton. 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 Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    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:

    • Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Health Checkup
    • Normal Well-Child Checkup
    • Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
    • Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Depression Screening
    • Other Mental Health Screening
    • Depression
    • Health Screening
    • Mental Health Screening
    • Depression Test
    • Mental Health Check for Depression
    • Mood Disorder Screening
    • Behavioral Disorder Screening
    • Psychological Evaluation
    • Mental Wellness Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression
    • Z1339: Encounter for screening examination for other mental health and behavioral disorders

    Also known as:

    • Healthy Weight Child (BMI 5th-85th percentile)
    • Adult BMI 28.0-28.9
    • Body Weight
    • Normal BMI for child
    • Child healthy weight
    • Pediatric normal weight
    • Overweight BMI
    • Adult pre-obesity BMI
    • Higher than normal BMI

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z6852: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 5th percentile to less than 85th percentile for age
    • Z6828: Body mass index [BMI] 28.0-28.9, adult

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    Also known as:

    • Anxiety Disorder
    • Anxiety
    • General Anxiety
    • Anxiety Problems
    • Nervous Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Prediabetes
    • Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
    • Borderline diabetes
    • Insulin resistance
    • High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7303: Prediabetes

    Also known as:

    • Healthy Weight
    • Body Weight
    • Normal Weight
    • Body Mass Index
    • Optimal Weight

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z6824: Body mass index [BMI] 24.0-24.9, adult

    Also known as:

    • Other Specified Aftercare
    • Specific post-op care
    • Specialized recovery care
    • Follow-up for specific procedures

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z5189: Encounter for other specified aftercare

    Also known as:

    • Severe Obesity
    • Body Weight
    • Obesity
    • Morbid Obesity
    • Extreme Obesity
    • High Body Mass Index

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z684: Body mass index [BMI] 40 or greater, adult

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Recurrent Depression
    • Depression
    • Chronic depression
    • Repeated depressive episodes
    • Clinical depression

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F339: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Age-Related Osteoporosis
    • Fractures
    • Osteoporosis
    • Senile Osteoporosis
    • Primary Osteoporosis
    • Bone Thinning from Aging

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M810: Age-related osteoporosis without current pathological fracture

    Also known as:

    • Negative Pregnancy Test Result
    • Pregnancy Test
    • No pregnancy detected
    • Negative HCG test
    • Not pregnant result

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z3202: Encounter for pregnancy test, result negative

    Also known as:

    • ADHD, Predominantly Inattentive Type
    • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
    • Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
    • ADD
    • Inattentive ADHD

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F900: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, predominantly inattentive type

    Which procedures does Dr. Poulton perform as a Family Medicine Specialist?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Ginger Poulton may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Poulton's office.

    Does Dr. Poulton accept my insurance?

    Dr. Poulton accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

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

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina

    • Centene

    • Cigna

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Medcost Preferred

    • Medicare

    • State of North Carolina

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    Where is Dr. Poulton's office located?

    Dr. Ginger Poulton's Primary Practice

    218 Elkwood Ave Ste 102

    Asheville, NC 28804

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    Dr. Ginger Poulton's Practice 2

    5 Vanderbilt Park Dr

    Asheville, NC 28803

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    Dr. Ginger Poulton's Practice 3

    711 New Leicester Hwy

    Asheville, NC 28806

    (828) 253-3717

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

    Dr. Poulton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1245550185.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Poulton?

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

    What is Dr. Ginger Poulton's specialty?

    Dr. Poulton is a Family Medicine Specialist near Asheville, NC. Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care. Contact Dr. Poulton to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Ginger Poulton affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Poulton is affiliated with Adventhealth Hendersonville which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Family Medicine Specialist?

    Explore Family Medicine Specialist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Ginger Poulton accepting new patients in Asheville, NC?

    Yes, Dr. Ginger Poulton is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Ginger Poulton offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Poulton's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Ginger Poulton?

    Please contact Dr. Poulton's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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