William Fulton Postma, MD
Sports Medicine Orthopaedic Surgery
William Fulton Postma is a Sports Medicine Orthopaedic Surgery specialist based in Washington, DC with over 20 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Patients across DC can see William Fulton Postma, MD in person in Washington or via virtual visit — no travel required. He graduated from University of South Carolina School of Medicine in 2006 and has 20+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with arthritis, hypertension, and high cholesterol (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 76.56/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 14% of MIPS-scored doctors in District of Columbia
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 5093dNPPES updated 2012-06-13 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at DC Board of Medicine
Contact & Location
Practice Location
3800 Reservoir Rd Nw Georgetown University Hospital-1phc Building, Washington, DC 20007-2113
How Does This Doctor Compare?
MIPS Score
202376.56/100
District of Columbia avg: 80.6 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-7 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Medicare Patients
160
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
23
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
36
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1k
Percentile rankings compared against 449 reporting peers in District of Columbia.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Arthritis, Hypertension, and High Cholesterol.
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$11.2k received from industry
14 transactions reported in 2024 ·High tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to William Fulton Postma's NPI.
Social Vulnerability Index: 0.61 / 1.00
Moderate vulnerabilityHe practices in a community where the CDC measures social vulnerability across socioeconomic status, household composition, racial/ethnic minority status, and housing/transportation factors. A higher index indicates more residents may face barriers accessing care.
Source: CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2006
University of South Carolina School of Medicine
20 years in practice
Experienced
An orthopaedic surgeon trained in sports medicine provides appropriate care for all structures of the musculoskeletal system directly affected by participation in sporting activity. This specialist is proficient in areas including conditioning, training and fitness, athletic performance and the impact of dietary supplements, pharmaceuticals, and nutrition on performance and health, coordination of care within the team setting utilizing other health care professionals, field evaluation and management, soft tissue biomechanics and injury healing and repair. Knowledge and understanding of the principles and techniques of rehabilitation, athletic equipment and orthotic devices enables the specialist to prevent and manage athletic injuries.
Taxonomy: 207XX0005X
Education & Training
University of South Carolina School of Medicine (Class of 2006)
Mailing address
4001 61st St, Bethesda, MD 20816-2623
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 500025
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NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with William Fulton Postma for arthritis follow-ups, blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management — no travel to Washington required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about William Fulton Postma
Dr. Postma is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Washington, DC. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (202) 374-2880.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator · HRSA HPSA · CDC SVI. See Data Methodology.
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Contact William Fulton Postma
Practice Location
3800 Reservoir Rd Nw Georgetown University Hospital-1phc Building, Washington, DC 20007-2113
Mailing Address
4001 61st St, Bethesda, MD 20816-2623
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