James Poston, MD
NPI 1427372986 · Neurology Physician · Savannah, GA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Poston, MD is a Neurology Physician provider in Savannah, GA (NPI 1427372986).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1427372986
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Neurology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 73369 (GA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
16 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
877 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 302 | $120 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 147 | $16 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 132 | $85 |
| Needle Measurement of Electrical Activity in Arm Or Leg Muscles, Complete Study95886 | 71 | $84 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 70 | $157 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 76 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Donepezil Hcl | 532 | 157 |
| Memantine Hcl | 342 | 95 |
| Gabapentin | 287 | 90 |
| Levetiracetam | 198 | 53 |
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 119 | 26 |
| Erenumab-Aooebrand: Aimovig Autoinjector | 107 | 15 |
| Pregabalin | 103 | 36 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,776 across 126 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2010-03-26
- Last updated
- 2025-11-14
- Certified
- 2025-11-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Poston's NPI number?
- James Poston's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1427372986, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Poston's specialty?
- James Poston is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Neurology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is James Poston located?
- James Poston's practice location on file with NPPES is 11700 Mercy Blvd Ste 5, Savannah, GA 31419-1753.
- What is James Poston's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Poston is (912) 819-4949.
- Does James Poston accept Medicare?
- James Poston is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Poston's NPI active?
- Yes — James Poston's NPI (1427372986) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-11-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.