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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Poston, Infectious Disease Specialist in Tucson, AZ?
Dr. Angelita Poston is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Tucson, AZ with 2 additional practice locations. 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 (520) 670-3909.
What languages does Dr. Poston speak?
Dr. Poston and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Poston typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
- PrEP for HIV
- HIV Prevention Medication
- Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
- Z2981: Encounter for HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis
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:
- Asymptomatic HIV Infection
- HIV
- HIV positive without symptoms
- Latent HIV infection
- HIV carrier
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z21: Asymptomatic human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] infection status
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- High-Risk Sexual Behavior
- Unsafe sex practices
- Risky sexual activity
- Sexual health risks
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7252: High risk homosexual behavior
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Poston typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Angelita Poston may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
Please contact Dr. Poston's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Poston accept my insurance?
Dr. Poston accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (520) 670-3909 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Poston accept in Tucson, AZ?
Dr. Poston in Tucson, AZ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
Banner Health
Capital Blue Cross
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Poston's office located?
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 1063984029.
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. Angelita Poston's specialty?
Dr. Poston is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Tucson, AZ.
What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Is this Dr. Angelita Poston affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Poston is affiliated with Banner - University Medical Center Tucson, Tucson Medical Center 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
When to see an Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Angelita Poston accepting new patients in Tucson, AZ?
Yes, Dr. Angelita Poston is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Angelita Poston offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Poston's office at (520) 670-3909 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Angelita Poston?
Please contact Dr. Poston's office at (520) 670-3909 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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