David Steele, M.D.
NPI 1629148135 · Surgery Physician · Lamar, MO
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
David Steele, M.D. is a Surgery Physician provider in Lamar, MO (NPI 1629148135).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1629148135
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 107862 (MO)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
302 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 Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 112 | $61 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 65 | $90 |
| Biopsy of Large Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope45380 | 64 | $150 |
| Biopsy of Esophagus, Stomach, And/Or Upper Small Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope43239 | 49 | $80 |
| Removal of Polyps Or Growths of Large Bowel Using an Endoscope With Mechanical Snare45385 | 12 | $232 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $61–$232 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 14 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 206 | 79 |
| Sucralfate | 43 | 28 |
| Dicyclomine Hcl | 41 | 17 |
| Linaclotidebrand: Linzess | 33 | 11 |
| Cholestyramine (with Sugar)brand: Cholestyramine | 31 | 20 |
| Hydroxyzine Pamoate | 19 | — |
| Famotidine | 14 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$134 across 8 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 212 Hospital LnSuite 202Perryville, MO 63775-1276Phone: (573) 547-8390
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-11-09
- Last updated
- 2021-07-21
- Certified
- 2021-07-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is David Steele's NPI number?
- David Steele's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1629148135, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is David Steele's specialty?
- David Steele is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is David Steele located?
- David Steele's practice location on file with NPPES is 29 Nw 1st Ln, Lamar, MO 64759-8105.
- What is David Steele's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for David Steele is (417) 651-5266.
- Does David Steele accept Medicare?
- David Steele is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is David Steele's NPI active?
- Yes — David Steele's NPI (1629148135) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-07-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.