Steven Spires, M.D.
NPI 1043453632 · Infectious Disease Physician · Athens, GA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Infectious Disease · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Steven Spires, M.D. is a Infectious Disease Physician provider in Athens, GA (NPI 1043453632).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1043453632
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Infectious Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 48091 (TN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
17 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,387 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 365 | $112 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 260 | $74 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 198 | $163 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 178 | $126 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 102 | $124 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 25 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 65 | 24 |
| Daptomycin | 54 | 15 |
| Azithromycin | 49 | 11 |
| Cephalexin | 48 | 17 |
| Ceftriaxone Sodiumbrand: Ceftriaxone | 45 | 11 |
| Fluconazole | 40 | 28 |
| Bictegrav/Emtricit/Tenofov Alabrand: Biktarvy | 38 | — |
| Ethambutol Hcl | 34 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,105 across 51 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2009-04-12
- Last updated
- 2023-09-06
- Certified
- 2023-09-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is Steven Spires's NPI number?
- Steven Spires's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1043453632, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Steven Spires's specialty?
- Steven Spires is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Infectious Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Steven Spires located?
- Steven Spires's practice location on file with NPPES is 1270 Prince Ave Ste 301, Athens, GA 30606-2783.
- What is Steven Spires's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Steven Spires is (770) 670-7245.
- Does Steven Spires accept Medicare?
- Steven Spires is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Steven Spires's NPI active?
- Yes — Steven Spires's NPI (1043453632) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-09-06.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.