Doctor Profile

Neurology · Neurology

James R. Poston

MD · Neurology · Medical College Of Georgia School Of Medicine
11705 MERCY BLVD
Savannah, GA 31419
✓ Accepts Medicare 🎓 16 Years Practicing
593
Medicare Patients / yr
9
Procedures Billed
16
Years Practicing
2
Hospital Affiliations
Data Source: Identity from NPPES (2026). Procedure & patient volume from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (2023). Hospital affiliations from CMS Physician Compare. We display publicly reported data — no personal information required to view any of it.
Reviewed by: Wes Ward, Founder & Data Lead • View our methodology

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Medicare Plans That Cover Dr. Poston

See which plans Dr. Poston accepts

We're pulling plan acceptance data directly from insurance carrier provider directories. Until that feed is live for Georgia, the fastest way to find a Medicare plan that covers Dr. Poston is to compare every Medicare Advantage and Part D plan available near 31419, GA — the Neurology's office can quickly confirm which of the top local plans they accept.

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Or call the office at (912) 819-4949 to confirm acceptance directly.

What Dr. Poston Does

Dr. Poston served 593 Medicare patients across 692 services in the latest CMS reporting year. That's 26% above the average Neurology in Georgia (469 patients across 406 doctors).

ProcedureServicesMedicare Patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes (99214)256197
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes (99213)125110
Needle measurement of electrical activity in arm or leg muscles, complete study (95886)8460
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes (99204)7272
Assessment of and care planning for patient with impaired thought processing, typically 60 minutes (99483)5252

How to read this: "Services" are the total times Dr. Poston billed Medicare for each procedure in the latest reporting year. "Patients" counts unique Medicare beneficiaries. Procedures are shown in plain English; the underlying HCPCS codes are available on request.

Hospital Affiliations

Dr. Poston is affiliated with 2 hospitals according to CMS Physician Compare. Below are the 2 hospitals with full quality profiles on our site. Hospital network status depends on your Medicare Advantage plan — always verify before enrolling.

Candler Hospital

Savannah, GA
★★☆☆☆ 2/5 CMS Rating

St Joseph's Hospital - Savannah

Savannah, GA
★★☆☆☆ 2/5 CMS Rating

Practice Location & Telehealth Readiness

Dr. Poston practices at the address below. If you're evaluating Medicare coverage, location matters for in-network access and — when Dr. Poston offers telehealth — broadband availability at your home matters for virtual visits.

Address: 11705 MERCY BLVD, Savannah, GA 31419
Phone: (912) 819-4949

Area Safety Grade

D-

Block-level crime analysis from CrimeGrade.org.

Practice Accessibility

30 min

Average commute time in this zip · 90% of residents drive to work. Practical context for patients deciding whether to make the trip. See the full neighborhood profile at BestNeighborhood.org.

Telehealth Readiness

84.8079

Households with fiber broadband — important for reliable virtual visits. Check your address at ISPReports.org.

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Other Neurology Doctors near 31419, GA

If Dr. Poston isn't accepting new patients or isn't in your plan's network, these are the closest neurology doctors near 31419, GA:

DoctorSpecialtyMedicare Patients / yrDistance
Jill P. TrumbleNeurology1.2K3.0 mi
Aileen C. Cangiano-HeathNeurology1283.0 mi
Victor W. RosenfeldNeurology1.5K5.8 mi
John M. HemphillNeurology1.7K6.4 mi
Anthony E. HoltNeurology1.2K6.4 mi

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How to Use This Information

Choosing a Medicare plan that covers Dr. Poston takes three steps:

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James R. Poston: Common Questions

Does Dr. Poston accept Medicare?
Yes. Dr. Poston is enrolled with Medicare and listed in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain, and Ownership System (PECOS). Whether a specific Medicare Advantage plan covers Dr. Poston depends on that plan's provider network. Compare Medicare plans near 31419, GA →
Where is Dr. Poston's office?
Dr. Poston practices at 11705 MERCY BLVD, Savannah, GA 31419. Phone: (912) 819-4949.
What Medicare plans does Dr. Poston accept?
Original Medicare (Parts A & B) is accepted. Medicare Advantage plan acceptance varies by carrier and plan year. Call the office at (912) 819-4949 to confirm your specific plan is accepted, or compare all Medicare plans near 31419, GA to see available options.
Does Dr. Poston offer telehealth visits?
CMS does not currently list Dr. Poston as offering telehealth. Call the office at (912) 819-4949 to confirm whether virtual visits are available.
How experienced is Dr. Poston?
Dr. Poston graduated in 2010 and has been practicing for approximately 16 years. In the latest CMS reporting year, Dr. Poston treated 593 Medicare patients across 9 distinct procedure types.
How do I know if Dr. Poston is in-network for my Medicare plan?
Network status varies by plan. The best verification steps: (1) check your plan's provider directory at the carrier's website, (2) call the office at (912) 819-4949 and ask which plans they currently accept, and (3) call the number on the back of your Medicare card. Print our doctor questions checklist →

About the Reviewer

Wes Ward

Wes Ward

Founder & Data Lead

Wes Ward reviews all doctor profiles and methodology for data accuracy. Every Medicare provider page on this site — including the utilization statistics, hospital affiliations, and geocoded practice address — goes through his data-validation pipeline before publication. We display only publicly available CMS data; you never need to enter personal information to see any of it.

With 25+ years in data analytics — including work with highly regulated genomic data at Ancestry.com — Wes brings enterprise-level rigor to healthcare transparency. He is also a co-founder of BestNeighborhood.org (neighborhood data), CrimeGrade.org (block-level safety analytics), and ISPReports.org (broadband availability for telehealth). Those sister sites power the location and telehealth-readiness context on this page.

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Data sources: CMS NPPES (2026), CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (2023), CMS Physician Compare, CrimeGrade.org, BestNeighborhood.org, ISPReports.org. This page is for informational purposes only. Always verify coverage directly with the plan and practice. Read our full methodology →Privacy policy

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