Michael Beckenstein, M.D.
NPI 1356323547 · Specialist · Birmingham, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Michael Beckenstein, M.D. is a Specialist provider in Birmingham, AL (NPI 1356323547).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1356323547
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- SpecialistOther Service Providers
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- License
- 00021270 (AL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Other Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
75 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. 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 .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 63 | $50 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 12 | $152 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $50–$152 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Methocarbamol | 42 | 28 |
| Cephalexin | 41 | 26 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 34 | 28 |
| Ondansetron Hcl | 31 | 27 |
| Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprimbrand: Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim | 28 | 13 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 22 | — |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 18 | 12 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,102 across 18 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-11-15
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Michael Beckenstein's NPI number?
- Michael Beckenstein's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1356323547, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Michael Beckenstein's specialty?
- Michael Beckenstein is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Specialist (Other Service Providers).
- Where is Michael Beckenstein located?
- Michael Beckenstein's practice location on file with NPPES is 800 Saint Vincents Dr, Birmingham, AL 35205-1620.
- What is Michael Beckenstein's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Michael Beckenstein is (205) 933-9308.
- Does Michael Beckenstein accept Medicare?
- Michael Beckenstein is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Michael Beckenstein's NPI active?
- Yes — Michael Beckenstein's NPI (1356323547) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.