Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Harold Poston, MD

Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician (CMS: Pathology) · Asheville, NC

  • NPI 1083671614
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 92.1 / 100 · 2023
  • 46 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
509 Biltmore Ave, Pathology Dept
Asheville, NC 28801
(828) 253-0763
Mailing address
Po Box 419
Sylva, NC 287790419

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
April 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
April 5, 2024
Year of graduation
1980 — 46 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207ZP0102X — NUCC code
State license (1)
North Carolina #34435
Medicaid
NC #8968541

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1083671614. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
5,902
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$198,648
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
88305 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity 2,189 1,071 $36
88341 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure 600 159 $27
88307 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity 514 311 $78
88313 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue including interpretation and report 406 272 $12
85060 Blood smear interpretation by physician with written report 365 258 $23
88342 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure 352 235 $33
88311 Preparation of tissue for examination by removing any calcium present 268 193 $12
88304 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity 243 229 $11
88112 Cell examination of specimen, selective cellular enhancement technique 230 178 $26
88360 Microscopic genetic analysis of tumor, manual 197 66 $39

In context: peer comparison

Among 6 peers in Asheville Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician, average services per provider: 465. This provider delivers 13× the peer median.

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Harold Poston's medical specialty?
Dr. Harold Poston practices Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician in Asheville, NC.
Where does Dr. Harold Poston practice?
Dr. Harold Poston practices at 509 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC 28801. Office phone: 8282530763.
What is Dr. Harold Poston's NPI?
Dr. Harold Poston's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1083671614, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Harold Poston accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Harold Poston accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Harold Poston commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (HCPCS 88305); Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure (HCPCS 88341); Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity (HCPCS 88307). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.