Steve Springer, MD
NPI 1477538619 · Family Medicine Physician · Lake Charles, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Steve Springer, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Lake Charles, LA (NPI 1477538619).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1477538619
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 023883 (LA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Other Service 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
10,809 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Chronic Care Management Services, First 20 Minutes of Clinical Staff Time Directed By Health Care Professional, Per Calendar Month99490 | 2,178 | $58 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 1,718 | $118 |
| Management Using the Results of Remote Vital Sign Monitoring Per Calendar Month, First 20 Minutes99457 | 1,327 | $45 |
| Remote Monitoring of Physiologic Parameters, Initial Supply of Devices With Daily Recordings Or Programmed Alerts Transmission, Each 30 Days99454 | 802 | $41 |
| 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 | 780 | $15 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 165 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 771 | 239 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 635 | 91 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 586 | 176 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 447 | 146 |
| Metformin Hclbrand: Metformin Hcl Er | 420 | 127 |
| Gabapentin | 384 | 97 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$849 across 43 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
- 2005-12-09
- Last updated
- 2017-02-03
Frequently asked questions
- What is Steve Springer's NPI number?
- Steve Springer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1477538619, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Steve Springer's specialty?
- Steve Springer is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Steve Springer located?
- Steve Springer's practice location on file with NPPES is 601 Dr Michael Debakey Dr, Lake Charles, LA 70601-5726.
- What is Steve Springer's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Steve Springer is (337) 436-1370.
- Does Steve Springer accept Medicare?
- Steve Springer is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Steve Springer's NPI active?
- Yes — Steve Springer's NPI (1477538619) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2017-02-03.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.