Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Robert Poston, MD
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (CMS: Thoracic Surgery) · Surgery Physician · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · Las Cruces, NM
- NPI 1467493700
- Accepts Medicare
- 24 yrs in practice
- Licensed in 3 states
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
Operates at 3 locations .
- Primary practice
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4351 E Lohman Ave Ste 204
Las Cruces, NM 880118260
(575) 526-7139
fax (575) 526-7852 - Additional location
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601 Hamilton Ave, Room 109
Trenton, NJ 086291915
(609) 599-5307
fax (609) 599-5325 - Additional location
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1532 Lone Oak RD Ste 445
Paducah, KY 420037943
(270) 538-0830
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- June 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- April 20, 2023
- Year of graduation
- 2002 — 24 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 208G00000X — NUCC code
- State licenses (3)
- Kentucky #55970 · New York #292053 · New Mexico #MD2014-0785
- Medicaid (2)
- NM #64007539 · KY #7100784020
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1467493700. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
72
Distinct HCPCS
4
Medicare allowed
$54,535
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99222 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | 25 | 23 | $123 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 21 | 20 | $164 | |
33533 |
Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft | 13 | 12 | $1,649 | |
33534 |
Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 2 grafts | 13 | 13 | $2,044 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 1 peers in this city , average services per provider: 18. This provider delivers 4.0× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$175
Transactions
4
Manufacturers
2
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABIOMED | 1 | $94.69 | |
| Edwards Lifesciences Corporation | 3 | $80.55 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
243
Patients
122
Total drug cost
$3,023
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 58 | 34 | $523 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | Generic | 35 | 34 | $186 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 29 | 0 | $257 |
| Clopidogrel (Clopidogrel Bisulfate) | Brand | 28 | 16 | $310 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | Generic | 24 | 14 | $112 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | Generic | 17 | 0 | $325 |
| Amiodarone Hcl | Generic | 16 | 12 | $549 |
| Furosemide | Generic | 14 | 12 | $58 |
| Bumetanide | Generic | 11 | 0 | $553 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | Generic | 11 | 0 | $151 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Robert Poston's medical specialty?
Dr. Robert Poston practices Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician in Las Cruces, NM.
Where does Dr. Robert Poston practice?
Dr. Robert Poston practices at 4351 E Lohman Ave Ste 204, Las Cruces, NM 880118260. Office phone: 5755267139.
What is Dr. Robert Poston's NPI?
Dr. Robert Poston's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1467493700, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Robert Poston accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Robert Poston accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Robert Poston commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making (HCPCS 99222); Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99223); Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft (HCPCS 33533). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.