Physician Profile
Lester E. Potempa, DO
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Potempa
Lester E. Potempa, DO is a healthcare provider in Southfield, MI specializing in psychiatry. Lester trained at Des Moines University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences, graduating in 1986. Medicare claims data shows Lester provided 398 services to 217 patients. The services billed most often include subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes, subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes, and psychiatric diagnostic evaluation with medical services.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
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
- (248) 849-3301
- Email not available
Practice Locations
22255 GREENFIELD RD 132
Southfield, MI 48075
44201 Dequindre Rd
Troy, MI 48085
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Psychiatry 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
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Schizophrenia
- Trauma
Anxiety, trauma, and obsessive-compulsive
- Agoraphobia
- OCD
- Panic disorder
- Social anxiety disorder
- Specific phobias
Mood disorders
- Premenstrual dysphoric disorder
- Seasonal affective disorder
Psychotic disorders
- Schizoaffective disorder
Substance-related and addictive
- Alcohol use disorder
- Opioid use disorder
Addiction & Substance Use
- Drug addiction
- Gambling Addiction
Cognitive and adjustment
- Dementia with behavioral symptoms
- Prolonged grief disorder
Eating Disorders
- Binge eating
- Eating disorders
Eating, sleep, and somatic
- Illness anxiety disorder
Mood & Depression
- Postpartum depression
Neurodevelopmental and behavioral
- Autism
- Oppositional defiant disorder
Personality and dissociative
- Borderline personality disorder
- Dissociative disorders
- Narcissistic personality disorder
Sleep & Wakefulness
- Insomnia and Sleep Problems
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Anxiety and depression treatment
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Medication management
- Psychiatric evaluation
- Telepsychiatry
Assessment
- Suicide and safety risk assessment
Addiction care
- Addiction counseling
Addiction Medicine
- Alcohol Detox and Withdrawal Management
- Dual Diagnosis Treatment
- Suboxone Treatment and MAT
Assessments
- Adult ADHD Testing
- Autism testing
- Cognitive Assessment
Brain stimulation
- Neurofeedback
- Vagus Nerve Stimulation
Consultations
- Psychiatric Second Opinion
Diagnostics
- Neuropsychological Testing
- Psychiatric Genetic Testing
Inpatient care
- Inpatient Psychiatric Care
Interventional psychiatry
- Spravato Treatment
Psychotherapy
- Anger Management Counseling
- Couples counseling
- EMDR Therapy
- Exposure and Response Prevention
Sleep Medicine
- Sleep counseling
Specialized care
- Light Therapy
Therapy
- Acceptance and commitment therapy
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy
- Somatic experiencing
Therapy and care
- Family therapy
- Group psychotherapy
- Supportive psychotherapy
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
398 services · 217 patients · 5 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychiatric diagnostic evaluation with medical services | Treatment | 90792 |
68 | More often than most peers in Psychiatry |
| Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | Office visit | 99232 |
204 | More often than most peers in Psychiatry |
| Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes | Office visit | 99231 |
70 | As often as other peers in Psychiatry |
| Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | Office visit | 99222 |
41 | More often than most peers in Psychiatry |
| Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes | Office visit | 99221 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Psychiatry |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Related specialists at this location 8
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
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.
Other psychiatrists in Southfield 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Des Moines University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1986 at Des Moines University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Psychiatric diagnostic evaluation with medical services 8
Providers in MI who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Potempa's specialty?
Dr. Potempa is a psychiatrist in Southfield, MI. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Psychiatry”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Potempa?
Dr. Potempa is listed at 22255 Greenfield Rd 132, Southfield, MI 48075. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Potempa?
The number on file is (248) 849-3301. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Potempa?
Dr. Potempa's National Provider Identifier is 1164422283. 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
What is Dr. Potempa's medical education?
Dr. Potempa attended Des Moines University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences, graduating in 1986. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Potempa have?
Dr. Potempa has 40 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1986, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Potempa known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Potempa provides treatments such as psychiatric diagnostic evaluation with medical services, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Potempa's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Potempa. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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