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

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
215 S Hickory St, Ste. 112
Escondido, CA 92025
(790) 489-5955
fax (760) 489-7150
Mailing address
2067 Wineridge Pl, Suite A
Escondido, CA 920291952

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
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

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

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

CMS Provider Utilization
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

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$51
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Solventum Corporation 1 $50.59

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$51

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
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

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
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.