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DR. LOUISE YOOD POSTMAN M.D.
NPI 1588727705
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Bethesda, MD

Active since December 18, 2006Opted out of Medicare · through Apr 1, 2028
6807 HILLMEAD RD, BETHESDA, MD 20817(301) 469-9089(301) 469-9089 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 2, 2008. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Dr. Louise Yood Postman M.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. LOUISE YOOD POSTMAN M.D. (NPI 1588727705) is an individual psychiatry provider in Bethesda, Maryland, licensed in Maryland (D0001731) and active in the NPI registry since December 2006. She has opted out of Medicare through April 1, 2028 and remains eligible to order and refer.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1588727705
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy2084P0800X
Provider Legal NameDR. LOUISE YOOD POSTMANCredential: M.D.
Location Address6807 HILLMEAD RDBethesda, MD 20817-3025
Mailing Address6807 Hillmead RdBethesda, MD 20817-3025 · (301) 469-9089 · Fax (301) 469-9089
Phone(301) 469-9089
Fax(301) 469-9089
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateDecember 18, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJune 2, 2008
✔ NPI 1588727705 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · PsychiatryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084P0800X
License✔ Licensed in MD · D0001731
Definition
A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.
6807 HILLMEAD RD, Bethesda, MD 20817
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Other Identifiers 2

Medicare PIN173222DC
Medicare UPINB94058DC

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Opted out of Medicare

Dr. Louise Yood Postman M.d. has filed a Medicare opt-out affidavit. Services are provided under private contract between the provider and the patient, and are not billed to or reimbursed by Medicare. The opt-out is on file from April 1, 2012 through April 1, 2028.

Opt-Out Effective DateApril 1, 2012
Opt-Out In Effect ThroughApril 1, 2028Opt-out affidavits renew automatically every two years unless cancelled
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesAn opted-out provider can still order and refer for Medicare patients in the categories marked above, even though their own services are not covered.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 20817 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$194.86 typical visit price
range $65.18 – $194.86
Typical copayment $48.71 (range $16.29 – $48.71)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$80.66 typical visit price
range $21.40 – $158.88
Typical copayment $20.16 (range $5.35 – $39.72)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

LOUISE Y. POSTMAN, M.D., P.A.
Clinic/Center (Mental Health (Including Community Mental Health Center))
6807 HILLMEAD RD
BETHESDA, MD 20817
Montgomery County (301) 469-9089

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Louise Postman's NPI number?

The NPI number for Louise Postman is 1588727705. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 18, 2006.

Where is Louise Postman located?

Louise Postman practices at 6807 Hillmead Rd, Bethesda, MD 20817. The listed phone number is (301) 469-9089.

What is Louise Postman's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Psychiatry, with taxonomy code 2084P0800X.

Is Louise Postman enrolled in Medicare?

No. Louise Postman has opted out of Medicare through April 1, 2028. Care is provided under private contracts, and Medicare does not pay for services furnished by providers who have opted out. The provider remains eligible to order and refer services for Medicare patients.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Louise Postman was last updated on June 2, 2008. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.