James Steves, M.D.
NPI 1518232818 · Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician · San Antonio, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Critical Care (intensivists) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Steves, M.D. is a Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider in San Antonio, TX (NPI 1518232818).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1518232818
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- PGY, 201731 (LA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
14 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
1,001 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 401 | $202 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 356 | $112 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 97 | $122 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 50 | $160 |
| Test to Examine How Well the Lungs Exchange Gases94729 | 17 | $53 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 17 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanterbrand: Trelegy Ellipta | 92 | 16 |
| Montelukast Sodium | 58 | 16 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 45 | 18 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 24 | — |
| Prednisone | 22 | — |
| Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterolbrand: Advair Hfa | 14 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$440 across 23 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
- 2012-03-20
- Last updated
- 2020-07-30
- Certified
- 2020-07-30
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Steves's NPI number?
- James Steves's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518232818, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Steves's specialty?
- James Steves is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is James Steves located?
- James Steves's practice location on file with NPPES is 4458 Medical Dr Ste 505, San Antonio, TX 78229-3748.
- What is James Steves's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Steves is (210) 690-7400.
- Does James Steves accept Medicare?
- James Steves is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Steves's NPI active?
- Yes — James Steves's NPI (1518232818) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-07-30.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.