Dr James Edward Poist, MD - Medicare Obstetrics/gynecology in Tuscaloosa, AL

Dr James Edward Poist, MD is a medicare enrolled "Obstetrics & Gynecology" physician in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. He went to University Of Alabama School Of Medicine and graduated in 1990 and has 34 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Obstetrics/gynecology. He is a member of the group practice Partlow, Harbin And Poist Ob-gyn, Md, Pc and his current practice location is 701 University Blvd E, Suite 502, Tuscaloosa, Alabama. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (205) 349-4131.

Dr James Edward Poist is licensed to practice in Alabama (license number 18037) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1093701955.

Contact Information

Dr James Edward Poist, MD
701 University Blvd E, Suite 502,
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401-2086
(205) 349-4131
(205) 759-2569

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr James Edward Poist
GenderMale
SpecialityObstetrics/gynecology
Experience34 Years
Location701 University Blvd E, Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr James Edward Poist attended and graduated from University Of Alabama School Of Medicine in 1990
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1093701955
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/26/2005
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2466627765
  • Enrollment ID: I20111215000384

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr James Edward Poist such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1093701955NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207V00000XObstetrics & Gynecology 18037 (Alabama)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
D C H Regional Medical CenterTuscaloosa, ALHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Partlow, Harbin And Poist Ob-gyn, Md, Pc39715312784

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr James Edward Poist allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NamePartlow, Harbin And Poist Ob-gyn, Md, Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1285752576
PECOS PAC ID: 3971531278
Enrollment ID: O20050728000561

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr James Edward Poist is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr James Edward Poist, MD
701 University Blvd E, Suite 502,
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401-2086

Ph: (205) 349-4131
Dr James Edward Poist, MD
701 University Blvd E, Suite 502,
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401-2086

Ph: (205) 349-4131

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Phone: 205-509-2941    

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