Physician Profile
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Michele R Postma, M.D. practices pulmonary disease in Bessemer, AL. Michele is a 1996 graduate of University of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College of Medicine. Michele is also listed as specializing in critical care medicine. Medicare claims data shows Michele provided 502 services to 250 patients.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (205) 481-7400
- Email not available
Practice Locations
5000 MEDICAL WEST WAY
Bessemer, AL 35022
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
502 services · 250 patients · 8 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance | Procedure | 32555 |
12 |
| Aspiration of initial secretion of lung airway using an endoscope | Procedure | 31645 |
12 |
| Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | Office visit | 99232 |
174 |
| Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | Office visit | 99233 |
120 |
| Critical care, first 30-74 minutes | Office visit | 99291 |
85 |
| Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | Office visit | 99223 |
53 |
| Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes | Office visit | 99231 |
29 |
| Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | Office visit | 99222 |
17 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
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Also at this address 4
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Trained at University of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1996 at University of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
More connections — 8 related providers in 1 group
Also performs Aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance 8
Providers in AL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Postma's specialty?
Dr. Postma is a pulmonary disease in Bessemer, AL. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “PULMONARY DISEASE”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Postma?
Dr. Postma is listed at 5000 MEDICAL WEST WAY, Bessemer, AL 35022. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Postma?
The number on file is (205) 481-7400. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Postma?
Dr. Postma's National Provider Identifier is 1700992989. 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. Postma's medical education?
Dr. Postma attended University of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College of Medicine, graduating in 1996. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Postma have?
Dr. Postma has 30 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1996, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Postma known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Postma performs procedures including aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance and aspiration of initial secretion of lung airway using an endoscope, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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