Physician Profile
Kathleen M. Beckum, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Beckum
Based in Birmingham, AL, Kathleen M. Beckum, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under dermatology. Kathleen is also listed as specializing in dermatopathology. According to Medicare claims data, Kathleen cared for 7,390 Medicare patients across 11,422 services. The services billed most often include pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity, special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure, and special stained specimen slides to identify organisms including interpretation and report. NPI 1952508822 identifies this record in the national registry.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (205) 949-2806
- Email not available
Practice Locations
3550 INDEPENDENCE DR
Birmingham, AL 35209
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Dermatology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Acne and follicular disorders
Eczema and inflammatory skin disease
Infections and infestations
Pigment, growths, and benign lesions
Skin cancer
Urticaria, itch, and vascular
Autoimmune and connective tissue
Infections
Rashes & allergy
Skin growths
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Diagnostic procedures
Lesion treatment
- Complex skin lesion excision
- Cryotherapy for skin lesions
- Electrodesiccation and curettage
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
Medical dermatology treatment
Cosmetic
Cosmetic and minor surgery
Cosmetic dermatology
Diagnostic
General dermatology
Infections
Medical dermatology
Nails & hair
Skin cancer surgery
Skin growths
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
11,422 services · 7,390 patients · 6 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity | Lab test | 88305 |
9,907 | More than most peers in Dermatology |
| Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure | Lab test | 88342 |
719 | More than most peers in Dermatology |
| Special stained specimen slides to identify organisms including interpretation and report | Lab test | 88312 |
354 | More than most peers in Dermatology |
| Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity | Lab test | 88304 |
311 | More than most peers in Dermatology |
| Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure | Lab test | 88341 |
115 | As often as other peers in Dermatology |
| Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue including interpretation and report | Lab test | 88313 |
16 | Less often than most peers in Dermatology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Common questions
What is Kathleen M. Beckum's specialty?
Kathleen M. Beckum is a dermatologist (skin doctor) in Birmingham, AL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Dermatology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Kathleen M. Beckum?
Kathleen M. Beckum is listed at 3550 Independence Dr, Birmingham, AL 35209. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Kathleen M. Beckum?
The number on file is (205) 949-2806. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Kathleen M. Beckum's NPI number?
Kathleen M. Beckum's National Provider Identifier is 1952508822. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
How long has Kathleen M. Beckum been practicing?
Kathleen M. Beckum has 19+ years experience. Registered with an NPI since 2007. National Provider Identifiers only began in 2005, so a provider who qualified earlier may have practiced for longer than this.
NPI registry
What is Kathleen M. Beckum known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Kathleen M. Beckum the Medicare record under this individual NPI shows mainly office visits and diagnostic testing. Hospital-based physicians usually have their procedural work billed by the facility rather than under their own number, so this is a floor on their practice, not a description of it. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Kathleen M. Beckum confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Kathleen M. Beckum. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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