Catherine Poston, PA-C
NPI 1871844183 · Medical Physician Assistant · Myrtle Beach, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Catherine Poston, PA-C is a Medical Physician Assistant provider in Myrtle Beach, SC (NPI 1871844183).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1871844183
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Medical Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 1832 (SC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
13 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
7,793 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 | 924 | $102 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 873 | $9 |
| Blood Test, Comprehensive Group of Blood Chemicals80053 | 722 | $10 |
| Blood Test, Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (tsh)84443 | 711 | $16 |
| Blood Test, Lipids (cholesterol and Triglycerides)80061 | 709 | $13 |
| Complete Blood Cell Count (red Cells, White Blood Cell, Platelets), Automated Test85027 | 656 | $6 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 139 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 632 | 189 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 481 | 145 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 416 | 123 |
| Omeprazole | 387 | 109 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 387 | 115 |
| Lisinopril | 373 | 114 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$430 across 26 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
- 2012-09-26
- Last updated
- 2025-01-20
- Certified
- 2025-01-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is Catherine Poston's NPI number?
- Catherine Poston's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871844183, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Catherine Poston's specialty?
- Catherine Poston is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Medical Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Catherine Poston located?
- Catherine Poston's practice location on file with NPPES is 4591 Socastee Blvd, Myrtle Beach, SC 29588-7209.
- What is Catherine Poston's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Catherine Poston is (843) 497-5929.
- Does Catherine Poston accept Medicare?
- Catherine Poston is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Catherine Poston's NPI active?
- Yes — Catherine Poston's NPI (1871844183) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-01-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.