MICHELE R POSTMA M.D.
NPI 1700992989
Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease in Bessemer, AL

Active since August 21, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
96.24/100
CMS Quality Rating
5000 MEDICAL WEST WAY, BESSEMER, AL 35022(205) 481-7400 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 5, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 19, 2026.

About Michele R Postma M.d. NPPES

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

MICHELE R POSTMA M.D. (NPI 1700992989) is an individual pulmonary disease provider in Bessemer, Alabama, licensed in Alabama (21214) and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of Medicine (1996).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1700992989
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207RP1001X
Provider Legal NameMICHELE R POSTMACredential: M.D.
Location Address5000 MEDICAL WEST WAYBessemer, AL 35022-7082
Mailing Address5000 Medical West WayBessemer, AL 35022-7082 · (205) 481-7400
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of MedicineGraduated 1996
Enumeration DateAugust 21, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 5, 2025
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 5, 2025
NPI 1700992989 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Pulmonary DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RP1001X
License Licensed in AL · 21214
Definition

An internist who treats diseases of the lungs and airways. The pulmonologist diagnoses and treats cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental diseases, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema and other complex disorders of the lungs.

Also ListedInternal Medicine · Critical Care MedicineTaxonomy 207RC0200X · License 21214 (AL)
5000 MEDICAL WEST WAY, Bessemer, AL 35022

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Michele R Postma M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID9931392404
PECOS Enrollment IDI20101018000644
Eligible to Order & Refer Part B Labs & Imaging Durable Medical Equipment Home Health Agency Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 7

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the 2024 & 2026 CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 25 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
194 services73 patients
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 35 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
186 services52 patients
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
56 services56 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
42 services18 patients
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes 99231
Follow-up hospital inpatient care is a daily service where a healthcare professional checks on your health progress during your hospital stay. Each session typically lasts 15 minutes, involving updates on your condition and adjustments to your treatment plan, if necessary.
35 services18 patients
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 50 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
16 services16 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 35022 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
$122.31 typical visit price
range $52.65 – $161.63
Typical copayment $30.57 (range $13.16 – $40.40)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$93.72 typical visit price
range $16.56 – $131.65
Typical copayment $23.43 (range $4.14 – $32.91)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

96.24/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality74.02
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Home ventilator, any type, used with non-invasive interface, (e.g., mask, chest shell) E0466
DME-Other DME · category DE005N
1 supplier12 claims12 services$768.64 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

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

Hospitalist
5000 MEDICAL WEST WAY
BESSEMER, AL 35022
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
5000 MEDICAL WEST WAY
BESSEMER, AL 35022
Dietitian, Registered
5000 MEDICAL WEST WAY
BESSEMER, AL 35022
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
5000 MEDICAL WEST WAY
BESSEMER, AL 35022
Hospitalist
5000 MEDICAL WEST WAY
BESSEMER, AL 35022
Dermatology
5000 MEDICAL WEST WAY
BESSEMER, AL 35022
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
5000 MEDICAL WEST WAY
BESSEMER, AL 35022
Hospitalist
5000 MEDICAL WEST WAY
BESSEMER, AL 35022

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1700992989, enumerated as an "individual" on August 21, 2006.

The provider is located at 5000 MEDICAL WEST WAY BESSEMER, AL 35022 and the phone number is (205) 481-7400.

Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207RP1001X and a focus in Pulmonary Disease.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.