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Dr. James Edward Poist, MD

Tuscaloosa, AL

29 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Poist, Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN) in Tuscaloosa, AL?

    Dr. James Edward Poist, MD is an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN), who primarily practices in Tuscaloosa, AL. He has been practicing for over 29 years and is board certified. Dr. Poist graduated from University of Alabama School of Medicine and completed his residency at Univ Of Ms Sch Of Med, Obstetrics And Gynecology. Dr. Poist is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Poist’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Poist’s office at (205) 349-4131.

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

    • Residency: Univ Of Ms Sch Of Med, Obstetrics And Gynecology | University Of Ms School Of Med | University of Mississippi School of Medicine Program

    • Medical School: University of Alabama School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Poist board certified as an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN)?

    Yes, Dr. James Edward Poist, MD is board certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

    What languages does Dr. Poist speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Poist treat?

    As an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN), Dr. Poist 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. Poist. 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:

    • Third Trimester Prenatal Care
    • Second Trimester Prenatal Care
    • First Trimester Prenatal Care
    • Prenatal Care
    • Late Pregnancy Check-ups
    • Routine Third Trimester Care
    • Maternity Care (Third Trimester)
    • Mid-Pregnancy Check-ups
    • Routine Second Trimester Care
    • Maternity Care (Second Trimester)
    • Late pregnancy care
    • Third trimester check-ups
    • Antenatal care in late pregnancy
    • Early pregnancy care
    • First trimester check-ups
    • Antenatal care in early pregnancy
    • Mid-pregnancy care
    • Second trimester check-ups
    • Antenatal care in mid-pregnancy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z3483: Encounter for supervision of other normal pregnancy, third trimester
    • Z3482: Encounter for supervision of other normal pregnancy, second trimester
    • Z3403: Encounter for supervision of normal first pregnancy, third trimester
    • Z3481: Encounter for supervision of other normal pregnancy, first trimester
    • Z3402: Encounter for supervision of normal first pregnancy, second trimester
    • Z3401: Encounter for supervision of normal first pregnancy, first trimester

    Also known as:

    • Amenorrhea
    • Heavy and Frequent Periods (Regular Cycle)
    • Menstruation
    • Absent Periods
    • No Periods
    • Lack of Menstruation
    • Menorrhagia
    • Polymenorrhea
    • Abnormal Uterine Bleeding

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N912: Amenorrhea, unspecified
    • N920: Excessive and frequent menstruation with regular cycle

    Also known as:

    • Prenatal Screening
    • Prenatal Screening for Birth Defects
    • Prenatal Testing
    • Antenatal Testing
    • Pregnancy Screening
    • Maternal Screening
    • Antenatal Malformation Screening
    • Fetal Anomaly Scan
    • Birth Defect Screening in Pregnancy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z369: Encounter for antenatal screening, unspecified
    • Z363: Encounter for antenatal screening for malformations

    Also known as:

    • Routine Gynecological Exam (Normal Findings)
    • Women's Health Checkup
    • Women's checkup, all clear
    • Pelvic exam, normal results
    • OB/GYN visit, no issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01419: Encounter for gynecological examination (general) (routine) without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Uncomplicated Childbirth
    • Childbirth
    • Normal Delivery
    • Natural Birth
    • Vaginal Delivery

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O80: Encounter for full-term uncomplicated delivery

    Also known as:

    • Routine Postpartum Check-up
    • Postpartum Care
    • After-birth Follow-up
    • Postnatal Care Visit
    • Maternal Postpartum Exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z392: Encounter for routine postpartum follow-up

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Sugar During Pregnancy
    • Childbirth Problems
    • Diabetes and Pregnancy
    • Postpartum Care
    • Gestational Diabetes
    • Pregnancy-related Diabetes
    • Abnormal Glucose Tolerance in Pregnancy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O99810: Abnormal glucose complicating pregnancy

    Also known as:

    • Previous C-section Scar During Pregnancy
    • Cesarean Delivery
    • Prior Cesarean Section
    • Uterine Scar from C-section
    • C-section History in Pregnancy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O34219: Maternal care for unspecified type scar from previous cesarean delivery

    Also known as:

    • Male Circumcision
    • Circumcision
    • Foreskin removal
    • Routine circumcision
    • Ritual circumcision

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z412: Encounter for routine and ritual male circumcision

    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 Surgical Aftercare
    • After Surgery
    • General post-operative care
    • Unspecified surgical recovery
    • Surgical follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4889: Encounter for other specified surgical aftercare

    Also known as:

    • Menopause
    • Climacteric
    • The Change of Life
    • Postmenopause

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N951: Menopausal and female climacteric states

    What procedures does Dr. Poist perform?

    As an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN), Dr. Poist performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Poist. 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:

    • Hysteroscopy with Biopsy or Polyp Removal
    • Hysteroscopy with Endometrial Ablation
    • Biopsy
    • Hysteroscopy
    • Uterine Scope with Biopsy
    • Hysteroscopic Polypectomy
    • D&C with Hysteroscopy
    • Uterine Lining Removal
    • Endometrial Resection
    • Thermoablation of Uterus

    CPT Codes:

    • 58558: Hysteroscopy, surgical; with sampling (biopsy) of endometrium and/or polypectomy, with or without D & C
    • 58563: Hysteroscopy, surgical; with endometrial ablation (eg, endometrial resection, electrosurgical ablation, thermoablation)

    Also known as:

    • IUD Insertion
    • Birth Control
    • Intrauterine device placement
    • IUD placement
    • Birth control implant

    CPT Codes:

    • 58300: Insertion of intrauterine device (IUD)

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Tubal Ligation
    • Minimally Invasive Tubal Ligation
    • Keyhole Fallopian Tube Sealing
    • Laparoscopic Oviduct Fulguration
    • Laparoscopic Tube Tying

    CPT Codes:

    • 58670: Laparoscopy, surgical; with fulguration of oviducts (with or without transection)

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Vaginal Hysterectomy with Ovaries/Tubes Removed
    • Hysterectomy
    • Laparoscopy
    • Laparoscopic Assisted Vaginal Hysterectomy (LAVH)
    • Minimally Invasive Hysterectomy with Adnexectomy
    • Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy with Oophorectomy
    • Keyhole Hysterectomy with Salpingo-Oophorectomy

    CPT Codes:

    • 58552: Laparoscopy, surgical, with vaginal hysterectomy, for uterus 250 g or less; with removal of tube(s) and/or ovary(s)

    Also known as:

    • Cervical Cone Biopsy (LEEP)
    • LEEP Procedure
    • Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure
    • Cervical Conization
    • Cone Biopsy of Cervix

    CPT Codes:

    • 57522: Conization of cervix, with or without fulguration, with or without dilation and curettage, with or without repair; loop electrode excision

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Removal of Pelvic Lesions
    • Minimally invasive ovarian lesion removal
    • Pelvic lesion excision laparoscopy
    • Peritoneal lesion fulguration
    • Endometriosis removal surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 58662: Laparoscopy, surgical; with fulguration or excision of lesions of the ovary, pelvic viscera, or peritoneal surface by any method

    Also known as:

    • Fallopian Tube Dye Test
    • Chromotubation
    • Tubal Patency Test
    • Oviduct Patency Test

    CPT Codes:

    • 58350: Chromotubation of oviduct, including materials

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Tubal Ligation (Fallopian Tube Blocking)
    • Laparoscopic sterilization
    • Fallopian tube occlusion
    • Tubal ligation with clips
    • Female permanent birth control

    CPT Codes:

    • 58671: Laparoscopy, surgical; with occlusion of oviducts by device (eg, band, clip, or Falope ring)

    Also known as:

    • Colposcopy with Cervical Biopsy
    • Colposcopy
    • Cervical Colposcopy with Curettage
    • Vaginal Colposcopy with Endocervical Curettage
    • Cervical Exam with Tissue Sample
    • Cervical Biopsy during Colposcopy

    CPT Codes:

    • 57456: Colposcopy of the cervix including upper/adjacent vagina; with endocervical curettage

    Also known as:

    • Colposcopy with Cervical Biopsy and Curettage
    • Colposcopy
    • Cervical Biopsy
    • Endocervical Curettage
    • Pap Smear Follow-up Procedure

    CPT Codes:

    • 57454: Colposcopy of the cervix including upper/adjacent vagina; with biopsy(s) of the cervix and endocervical curettage

    Also known as:

    • Fetal Non-Stress Test
    • Nonstress Test
    • Nonstress Test (NST)
    • Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring
    • NST for Pregnancy
    • Baby Heartbeat Test

    CPT Codes:

    • 59025: Fetal non-stress test

    Also known as:

    • Surgical Treatment for Missed Miscarriage (First Trimester)
    • D&C for Missed Abortion
    • Surgical Miscarriage Management
    • First Trimester Missed Abortion Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 59820: Treatment of missed abortion, completed surgically; first trimester

    Also known as:

    • Circumcision with Local Anesthesia
    • Newborn Circumcision
    • Infant Circumcision
    • Foreskin Removal (Clamp Method)

    CPT Codes:

    • 54150: Circumcision, using clamp or other device with regional dorsal penile or ring block

    Also known as:

    • Drug Delivery Implant Insertion
    • Medication Implant Placement
    • Bioresorbable Drug Implant
    • Contraceptive Implant Insertion

    CPT Codes:

    • 11981: Insertion, drug-delivery implant (ie, bioresorbable, biodegradable, non-biodegradable)

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Wall Nerve Block (TAP Block)
    • TAP block
    • Transversus abdominis plane block
    • Rectus sheath block
    • Abdominal pain injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 64488: Transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block (abdominal plane block, rectus sheath block) bilateral; by injections (includes imaging guidance, when performed)

    Does Dr. Poist accept my insurance?

    Dr. Poist accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (205) 349-4131 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Poist accept in Tuscaloosa, AL?

    Dr. Poist in Tuscaloosa, AL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Benefit and Risk Management Services (BRMS)

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama

    • CSA Welfare Fund

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of Alabama

    • State of Tennessee

    • Viva Health

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    Where is Dr. Poist's office located?

    Dr. James Edward Poist's Primary Practice

    701 University Blvd E Ste 502

    Tuscaloosa, AL 35401

    (205) 349-4131

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

    Dr. Poist's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1093701955.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Poist?

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

    What is Dr. James Edward Poist's specialty?

    Dr. Poist is a Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN) near Tuscaloosa, AL. An obstetrician/gynecologist has specialized knowledge, skills, and expertise in the medical and surgical management of the female reproductive system and related disorders. This physician acts as a consultant to other healthcare providers while also serving as a primary care physician for women, addressing their unique health needs throughout various stages of life. Contact Dr. Poist to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. James Edward Poist affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Poist is affiliated with Piedmont Athens Regional 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 Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN)?

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    Is James Edward Poist accepting new patients in Tuscaloosa, AL?

    Yes, Dr. James Edward Poist is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. James Edward Poist offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Poist's office at (205) 349-4131 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with James Edward Poist?

    Please contact Dr. Poist's office at (205) 349-4131 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. James Edward Poist have?

    Dr. James Edward Poist is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

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