Despina Poulos, MD
NPI 1861671984 · Family Medicine Physician · Charleston, WV
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Hospitalist · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Despina Poulos, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Charleston, WV (NPI 1861671984).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1861671984
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
18 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
538 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 238 | $78 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 183 | $117 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 117 | $111 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $78–$117 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 17 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | 32 | 32 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 26 | 25 |
| Furosemide | 17 | 16 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 16 | 14 |
| Hydralazine Hcl | 15 | 15 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 14 | 14 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 14 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-10-25
- Last updated
- 2011-05-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Despina Poulos's NPI number?
- Despina Poulos's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1861671984, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Despina Poulos's specialty?
- Despina Poulos is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Despina Poulos located?
- Despina Poulos's practice location on file with NPPES is 3200 Maccorkle Ave Se, Charleston, WV 25304-1227.
- What is Despina Poulos's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Despina Poulos is (304) 388-5848.
- Does Despina Poulos accept Medicare?
- Despina Poulos is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Despina Poulos's NPI active?
- Yes — Despina Poulos's NPI (1861671984) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2011-05-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.