Richard Posthuma, MD
NPI 1144298019 · Family Medicine Physician · Pella, IA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Posthuma, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Pella, IA (NPI 1144298019).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1144298019
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 30162 (IA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure38% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness38% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint23% of score
1 documented practice location
Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 78 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 197 | 44 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 183 | 47 |
| Lisinopril | 175 | 39 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 169 | 43 |
| Metformin Hcl | 127 | 28 |
| Omeprazole | 113 | 28 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-03-08
- Last updated
- 2022-08-30
- Certified
- 2022-08-30
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Posthuma's NPI number?
- Richard Posthuma's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1144298019, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Posthuma's specialty?
- Richard Posthuma is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Posthuma located?
- Richard Posthuma's practice location on file with NPPES is 405 Monroe St, Pella, IA 50219-1189.
- What is Richard Posthuma's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Posthuma is (641) 621-2200.
- Does Richard Posthuma accept Medicare?
- Richard Posthuma is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Posthuma's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Posthuma's NPI (1144298019) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-08-30.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.