Steven Kuester, M.D.
NPI 1669696449 · Anesthesiology Physician · Cincinnati, OH
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Anesthesiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Steven Kuester, M.D. is a Anesthesiology Physician provider in Cincinnati, OH (NPI 1669696449).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1669696449
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anesthesiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 35.093100 (OH)
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
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
403 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Other Procedure on Nervous System64999 | 75 | $25 |
| Ultrasonic Guidance for Needle Placement76942 | 72 | $29 |
| Injection of Anesthetic Agent And/Or Steroid Into Thigh Nerve (femoral Nerve)64447 | 57 | $58 |
| Anesthesia for Procedure for Total Knee Joint Replacement01402 | 44 | $143 |
| Injection of Anesthetic Agent And/Or Steroid Into Arm Nerve Bundle (brachial Plexus)64415 | 42 | $66 |
| Injection of Anesthetic Agent And/Or Steroid Into Other Nerve Or Branch64450 | 23 | $31 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$36 across 2 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
- 2007-04-12
- Last updated
- 2013-08-22
Frequently asked questions
- What is Steven Kuester's NPI number?
- Steven Kuester's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1669696449, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Steven Kuester's specialty?
- Steven Kuester is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anesthesiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Steven Kuester located?
- Steven Kuester's practice location on file with NPPES is 375 Dixmyth Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45220-2475.
- What is Steven Kuester's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Steven Kuester is (513) 862-2432.
- Does Steven Kuester accept Medicare?
- Steven Kuester is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Steven Kuester's NPI active?
- Yes — Steven Kuester's NPI (1669696449) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2013-08-22.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.