David Steele, MD
NPI 1659352490 · Nephrology Physician · Boston, MA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nephrology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
David Steele, MD is a Nephrology Physician provider in Boston, MA (NPI 1659352490).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1659352490
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- License
- 75482 (MA)
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
1,774 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 604 | $138 |
| Dialysis Services, 2-3 Physician Visits Per Month (20 Years Or Older)90961 | 301 | $310 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes99231 | 196 | $51 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 191 | $82 |
| Hemodialysis Procedure With Physician Evaluation90935 | 124 | $74 |
| 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'S |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 40 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 170 | 60 |
| Losartan Potassium | 158 | 52 |
| Furosemide | 149 | 39 |
| Sevelamer Carbonate | 98 | 33 |
| Lisinopril | 95 | 28 |
| Sodium Zirconium Cyclosilicatebrand: Lokelma | 92 | 36 |
| Carvedilol | 78 | 25 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$3 across 1 record (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
- 2005-11-09
- Last updated
- 2025-09-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is David Steele's NPI number?
- David Steele's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659352490, 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 Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is David Steele located?
- David Steele's practice location on file with NPPES is 55 Fruit Street Grb 1003, Boston, MA 02114-2696.
- What is David Steele's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for David Steele is (617) 726-5050.
- 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 (1659352490) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-09-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.