Kathleen Beckum, M.D.
NPI 1952508822 · Dermatology Physician · Birmingham, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pathology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kathleen Beckum, M.D. is a Dermatology Physician provider in Birmingham, AL (NPI 1952508822).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1952508822
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Dermatology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2007018072 (MO)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
18 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
11,422 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Pathology Examination of Tissue Using a Microscope, Intermediate Complexity88305 | 9,907 | $66 |
| Special Stained Specimen Slides to Examine Tissue, Initial Procedure88342 | 719 | $99 |
| Special Stained Specimen Slides to Identify Organisms Including Interpretation and Report88312 | 354 | $104 |
| Pathology Examination of Tissue Using a Microscope, Moderately Low Complexity88304 | 311 | $39 |
| Special Stained Specimen Slides to Examine Tissue, Each Additional Procedure88341 | 115 | $85 |
| Special Stained Specimen Slides to Examine Tissue Including Interpretation and Report88313 | 16 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-07-02
- Last updated
- 2014-05-05
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kathleen Beckum's NPI number?
- Kathleen Beckum's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1952508822, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kathleen Beckum's specialty?
- Kathleen Beckum is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Dermatology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Kathleen Beckum located?
- Kathleen Beckum's practice location on file with NPPES is 2000 6th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233-2110.
- What is Kathleen Beckum's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kathleen Beckum is (205) 801-8000.
- Does Kathleen Beckum accept Medicare?
- Kathleen Beckum is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kathleen Beckum's NPI active?
- Yes — Kathleen Beckum's NPI (1952508822) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2014-05-05.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.