Steven Cai, MD
NPI 1053468868 · Surgery Physician · New York, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Steven Cai, MD is a Surgery Physician provider in New York, NY (NPI 1053468868).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1053468868
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 265271 (NY)
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
19 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
286 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 83 | $102 |
| Complete Ultrasound Scan of 1 Breast76641 | 77 | $169 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 52 | $18 |
| Measurement of Lymphedema Extracellular Fluid93702 | 21 | $141 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 19 | $143 |
| Biopsy of Breast and Placement of Locating Device Using Ultrasound, First Growth |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$20,407 across 40 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
- 2007-01-04
- Last updated
- 2012-12-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is Steven Cai's NPI number?
- Steven Cai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1053468868, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Steven Cai's specialty?
- Steven Cai is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Steven Cai located?
- Steven Cai's practice location on file with NPPES is 139 Centre St., New York, NY 10013.
- What is Steven Cai's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Steven Cai is (615) 887-5072.
- Does Steven Cai accept Medicare?
- Steven Cai is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Steven Cai's NPI active?
- Yes — Steven Cai's NPI (1053468868) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2012-12-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.