Kurt Steele, OD
NPI 1366420267 · Optometrist · Newport, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kurt Steele, OD is a Optometrist provider in Newport, TN (NPI 1366420267).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1366420267
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- OD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- ODT1626 (TN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Eye and Vision Services Providers
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
639 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 Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 192 | $116 |
| Photography of the Retina92250 | 174 | $34 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 119 | $119 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 88 | $84 |
| Closure of Tear Duct Opening Using Plug68761 | 27 | $197 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 23 | $37 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 13 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 67 | 22 |
| Latanoprostene Bunodbrand: Vyzulta | 34 | — |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 32 | — |
| Loteprednol Etabonate | 30 | 14 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 28 | 18 |
| Bimatoprostbrand: Lumigan | 16 | — |
| Brimonidine Tartrate/Timololbrand: Combigan | 15 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,077 across 35 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
- 2006-01-03
- Last updated
- 2023-03-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kurt Steele's NPI number?
- Kurt Steele's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1366420267, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kurt Steele's specialty?
- Kurt Steele is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Kurt Steele located?
- Kurt Steele's practice location on file with NPPES is 1823 Crowe Ln, Newport, TN 37821-7264.
- What is Kurt Steele's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kurt Steele is (423) 623-3875.
- Does Kurt Steele accept Medicare?
- Kurt Steele is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kurt Steele's NPI active?
- Yes — Kurt Steele's NPI (1366420267) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-03-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.