Sam Stea
NPI 1053396994 · Nephrology Physician · Montoursville, PA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nephrology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Sam Stea is a Nephrology Physician provider in Montoursville, PA (NPI 1053396994).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1053396994
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD 063510L (PA)
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
20 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
1,404 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 730 | $121 |
| Dialysis Services, 4 Or More Physician Visits Per Month (20 Years Or Older)90960 | 194 | $335 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 149 | $75 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 98 | $159 |
| Dialysis Services, 2-3 Physician Visits Per Month (20 Years Or Older)90961 | 87 | $278 |
| Automated Urinalysis Test81003 | 62 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 72 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 483 | 157 |
| Furosemide | 463 | 127 |
| Lisinopril | 425 | 147 |
| Torsemide | 385 | 116 |
| Potassium Chloride | 329 | 96 |
| Losartan Potassium | 274 | 81 |
| Carvedilol | 181 | 46 |
| Spironolactone |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$343 across 14 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
- 2005-12-14
- Last updated
- 2025-12-05
Frequently asked questions
- What is Sam Stea's NPI number?
- Sam Stea's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1053396994, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Sam Stea's specialty?
- Sam Stea is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Sam Stea located?
- Sam Stea's practice location on file with NPPES is 1660 Sycamore Rd, Montoursville, PA 17754-9314.
- What is Sam Stea's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Sam Stea is (570) 326-8080.
- Does Sam Stea accept Medicare?
- Sam Stea is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Sam Stea's NPI active?
- Yes — Sam Stea's NPI (1053396994) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-12-05.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.