Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Jennifer Poste, MD

Endocrinology · Vancouver, WA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
700 NE 87TH AVE STE 280, Vancouver, WA 98664
3608822778
In practice since 2012 (14 years)
NPI: 1598036295 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating. This page presents federal public records about Dr. Poste from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Poste

Dr. Jennifer Poste is an endocrinology specialist in Vancouver, WA, with 14 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Poste performed 2,942 Medicare services across 918 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Poste received a total of $1,817 from 19 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 103 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in endocrinology. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Poste is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 14 years in practice ▲ Top 8% volume in WA $1,817 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
2,942
Medicare services
Top 8% in WA for endocrinology
918
Unique beneficiaries
$20
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~210 Medicare services per year of practice

Top procedures by volume

Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.

Procedure Volume Avg. paid Avg. submitted
Denosumab injection (Prolia/Xgeva) 1,440 $18 $35
Blood draw (venipuncture)
Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample.
306 $8 $10
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)
A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition.
187 $81 $413
Diabetes self-management training, group session
A group educational session for diabetes management involving two or more participants. The service is billed in 30-minute increments.
154 $10 $51
Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test
A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function.
147 $16 $45
Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring)
A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months.
117 $9 $26
Comprehensive metabolic blood panel
A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers.
99 $10 $29
Diabetes self-management training, individual
Individualized education and training for managing diabetes, billed per 30-minute session.
89 $39 $178
Free thyroxine (T4) test
A blood test that measures the level of free thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in the bloodstream.
84 $9 $24
Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides)
A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels.
56 $13 $36
Basic metabolic blood panel
A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels.
43 $8 $23
Total calcium level test
A blood test that measures the total amount of calcium in your body.
31 $5 $14
Urine microalbumin test (kidney screening)
A laboratory test that measures the amount of microalbumin, a small protein, in a urine sample. This test is used to detect early signs of kidney damage.
30 $6 $16
Creatinine test (kidney function)
A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine to assess kidney function or detect muscle injury.
30 $5 $14
Free T3 thyroid hormone test
A blood test that measures the level of free triiodothyronine (T3) hormone in your body. This helps assess how well your thyroid gland is functioning.
24 $17 $46
Drug injection, under skin or into muscle
A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle.
24 $8 $52
Vitamin D level test
A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body.
23 $29 $80
Parathyroid hormone level test
A blood test that measures the amount of parathyroid hormone in your body. This hormone helps regulate calcium levels in the blood and bones.
23 $40 $111
Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min)
An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter.
21 $121 $582
Total T3 thyroid hormone test
A blood test that measures the total amount of triiodothyronine (T3) hormone in your body. T3 is a thyroid hormone that helps regulate metabolism and energy levels.
14 $14 $38
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$1,817
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $363/year across 5 years
Top 42% in WA for endocrinology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
19
Companies
103
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →

Payment profile

Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.

Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$1,817 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$142
2021
$77
2020
$272
2019
$710
2018
$617

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Dexcom, Inc.
$85
Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc.
$56
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Novo Nordisk Inc
$389
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$187
Amgen Inc.
$151
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
$124
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$119
Medtronic MiniMed, Inc.
$109
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$103
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$101
Dexcom, Inc.
$100
Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc.
$95
DEXCOM, INC.
$77
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$66
Lilly USA, LLC
$66
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$56
Insulet Corporation
$23
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$15
Mylan Specialty L.P.
$14
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$11
Corcept Therapeutics
$11
Top 3 companies account for 40.0% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
BAQSIMI · BREO · BYDUREON · DEXCOM CGM · DEXCOM G6 TRANSMITTER · Da Vinci Surgical System · Dexcom G6 Transmitter · EVENITY · FARXIGA · Guardian Connect · JANUVIA · JARDIANCE · Korlym · Minimed 670G System · Omnipod · Ozempic · Repatha · SOLIQUA · SOLIQUA 100/33 · SYMBICORT · Saxenda · TOUJEO · TRULICITY · Tresiba · Vascepa · Victoza · XARELTO · Yupelri · t-slim insulin pump · t:slim X2 Insulin Pump with Control-IQ · t:slim X2 insulin pump
Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →

Most payments (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

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Geographic Context

Endocrinologists within 10 mi
65
Per 100K population
12.7
County median income
$94,948
Nearest hospital
PEACEHEALTH SOUTHWEST MEDICAL CENTER
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPES Weekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOS Monthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util. Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open Payments CY 2024
Disciplinary History — Not public N/A

This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Poste is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 8% in WA), with low-engagement industry engagement.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Poste experienced with denosumab injection (prolia/xgeva)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Poste performed 1,440 denosumab injection (prolia/xgeva) services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Poste receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Poste received a total of $1,817 from 19 companies across 103 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Poste's costs compare to other endocrinologists in Vancouver?
Dr. Poste's average Medicare payment per service is $20. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Poste) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →
About this page

All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →