Steven Popper, MD
NPI 1679849012 · Pulmonary Disease Physician · Escondido, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pulmonary Disease · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Steven Popper, MD is a Pulmonary Disease Physician provider in Escondido, CA (NPI 1679849012).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1679849012
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pulmonary Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A130275 (CA)
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
14 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
964 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 | 274 | $136 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 136 | $97 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 111 | $80 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 100 | $121 |
| Test to Measure Expiratory Airflow and Volume Changes Before and After Medication Administration94060 | 81 | $44 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 35 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanterbrand: Trelegy Ellipta | 236 | 58 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 192 | 78 |
| Prednisone | 125 | 63 |
| Tiotropium Bromidebrand: Spiriva Respimat | 120 | 32 |
| Tiotropium Br/Olodaterol Hclbrand: Stiolto Respimat | 99 | 31 |
| Umeclidinium Brm/Vilanterol Trbrand: Anoro Ellipta | 79 | 21 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$285 across 7 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
- 2012-03-30
- Last updated
- 2018-04-24
Frequently asked questions
- What is Steven Popper's NPI number?
- Steven Popper's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679849012, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Steven Popper's specialty?
- Steven Popper is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pulmonary Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Steven Popper located?
- Steven Popper's practice location on file with NPPES is 488 E Valley Pkwy Ste 211, Escondido, CA 92025-3370.
- What is Steven Popper's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Steven Popper is (858) 675-3100.
- Does Steven Popper accept Medicare?
- Steven Popper is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Steven Popper's NPI active?
- Yes — Steven Popper's NPI (1679849012) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-04-24.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.