Steven Romero, MD
NPI 1629049556 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · La Jolla, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Steven Romero, MD is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in La Jolla, CA (NPI 1629049556).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1629049556
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- C149714 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
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
1,555 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 242 | $170 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 156 | $70 |
| Heart Muscle Strain Imaging93356 | 147 | $42 |
| Ultrasound of Heart Blood Flow, Valves and Chambers, Follow-Up93321 | 136 | $7 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Probe in Esophagus, With Report93312 | 119 | $107 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 59 | 11 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 34 | 11 |
| Lisinopril | 19 | — |
| Sacubitril/Valsartanbrand: Entresto | 15 | — |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 15 | — |
| Carvedilol | 13 | — |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$651 across 17 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
- 2006-01-30
- Last updated
- 2019-05-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Steven Romero's NPI number?
- Steven Romero's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1629049556, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Steven Romero's specialty?
- Steven Romero is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Steven Romero located?
- Steven Romero's practice location on file with NPPES is 9898 Genesee Ave, La Jolla, CA 92037-1205.
- What is Steven Romero's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Steven Romero is (858) 824-2037.
- Does Steven Romero accept Medicare?
- Steven Romero is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Steven Romero's NPI active?
- Yes — Steven Romero's NPI (1629049556) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-05-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.