Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. John Steele, M.D.
Surgery Physician (CMS: General Surgery) · Surgical Critical Care Physician · Trauma Surgery Physician · Escondido, CA
- NPI 1497866990
- Accepts Medicare
- 39 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
215 S Hickory St, Ste. 112
Escondido, CA 92025
(790) 489-5955
fax (760) 489-7150 - Mailing address
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2067 Wineridge Pl, Suite A
Escondido, CA 920291952
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- August 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- September 17, 2012
- Year of graduation
- 1987 — 39 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 208600000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- California #G79111
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1497866990. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
191
Distinct HCPCS
6
Medicare allowed
$23,385
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 44 | 33 | $82 | |
99291 |
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes | 41 | 19 | $218 | |
99222 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | 39 | 39 | $134 | |
99231 |
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes | 38 | 33 | $51 | |
99238 |
Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less | 16 | 16 | $84 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 13 | 13 | $180 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 2 peers in this city , average services per provider: 44. This provider delivers 4.3× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$51
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solventum Corporation | 1 | $50.59 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
14
Patients
14
Total drug cost
$82
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 14 | 14 | $82 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. John Steele's medical specialty?
Dr. John Steele practices Surgery Physician in Escondido, CA.
Where does Dr. John Steele practice?
Dr. John Steele practices at 215 S Hickory St, Escondido, CA 92025. Office phone: 7904895955.
What is Dr. John Steele's NPI?
Dr. John Steele's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497866990, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. John Steele accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. John Steele accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. John Steele commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Critical care (HCPCS 99291); Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making (HCPCS 99222). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.