Debra Steele, MD
NPI 1538147517 · Neurological Surgery Physician · Richland, WA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurosurgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Debra Steele, MD is a Neurological Surgery Physician provider in Richland, WA (NPI 1538147517).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1538147517
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Neurological Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD60144925 (WA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
307 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 99 | $131 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 81 | $65 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 37 | $80 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 35 | $142 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 34 | $95 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-01-09
- Last updated
- 2021-04-07
- Certified
- 2021-04-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Debra Steele's NPI number?
- Debra Steele's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538147517, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Debra Steele's specialty?
- Debra Steele is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Neurological Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Debra Steele located?
- Debra Steele's practice location on file with NPPES is 1100 Goethals Drive, Richland, WA 99352-3304.
- What is Debra Steele's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Debra Steele is (509) 942-3080.
- Does Debra Steele accept Medicare?
- Debra Steele is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Debra Steele's NPI active?
- Yes — Debra Steele's NPI (1538147517) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-04-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.