Michele Postma, M.D.
NPI 1700992989 · Pulmonary Disease Physician · Bessemer, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pulmonary Disease · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Michele Postma, M.D. is a Pulmonary Disease Physician provider in Bessemer, AL (NPI 1700992989).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1700992989
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pulmonary Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 21214 (AL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
502 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 174 | $72 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 120 | $98 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 85 | $193 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 53 | $158 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes99231 | 29 | $45 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-08-21
- Last updated
- 2025-09-05
- Certified
- 2025-09-05
Frequently asked questions
- What is Michele Postma's NPI number?
- Michele Postma's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1700992989, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Michele Postma's specialty?
- Michele Postma is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pulmonary Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Michele Postma located?
- Michele Postma's practice location on file with NPPES is 5000 Medical West Way, Bessemer, AL 35022-7082.
- What is Michele Postma's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Michele Postma is (205) 481-7400.
- Does Michele Postma accept Medicare?
- Michele Postma is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Michele Postma's NPI active?
- Yes — Michele Postma's NPI (1700992989) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-09-05.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.