Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Joshua Steichen, M.D.

Gastroenterology Physician (CMS: Gastroenterology) · San Diego, CA

  • NPI 1659503688
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 73.6 / 100 · 2023
  • 17 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
10670 Wexford St
San Diego, CA 921313940
(858) 621-4016
fax (858) 621-4018
Mailing address
Po Box 939087
San Diego, CA 921939087

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
August 2009 — 17 yrs on file
Profile last updated
August 3, 2015
Year of graduation
2009 — 17 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RG0100X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #A115830

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1659503688. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,294
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$72,087
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
J2250 Injection, midazolam hydrochloride, per 1 mg 705 130 $0
G0500 Moderate sedation services provided by the same physician or other qualified health care professional performing a gastrointestinal endoscopic service that sedation supports, requiring the presence of an independent trained observer to assist in the monito 131 131 $65
99153 Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure, each additional 15 minutes 128 108 $13
J3010 Injection, fentanyl citrate, 0.1 mg 122 122 $1
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare 62 62 $500
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope 40 40 $243
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope 35 35 $296
99442 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes 32 25 $98
99443 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 21-30 minutes 16 14 $137
G0121 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual not meeting criteria for high risk 12 12 $346

In context: peer comparison

Among 31 peers in this city , average services per provider: 52. This provider delivers 25× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
346
Patients
87
Total drug cost
$107,760
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Pantoprazole Sodium Generic 114 42 $1,834
Omeprazole Generic 61 16 $748
Linzess (Linaclotide) Brand 47 0 $29,200
Dicyclomine Hcl Generic 42 18 $1,243
Mesalamine Generic 25 0 $25,250
Ondansetron Odt (Ondansetron) Brand 12 0 $231
Xifaxan (Rifaximin) Brand 12 0 $40,956
Dexlansoprazole Dr (Dexlansoprazole) Brand 11 0 $2,493
Gavilyte-G (Peg3350/Sod Sulf,bicarb,cl/Kcl) Brand 11 11 $193
Mesalamine Dr (Mesalamine) Brand 11 0 $5,612

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Joshua Steichen's medical specialty?
Dr. Joshua Steichen practices Gastroenterology Physician in San Diego, CA.
Where does Dr. Joshua Steichen practice?
Dr. Joshua Steichen practices at 10670 Wexford St, San Diego, CA 921313940. Office phone: 8586214016.
What is Dr. Joshua Steichen's NPI?
Dr. Joshua Steichen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659503688, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Joshua Steichen accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Joshua Steichen accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Joshua Steichen commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, midazolam hydrochloride, per 1 mg (HCPCS J2250); Moderate sedation services provided by the same physician or other qualified health care professional performing a gastrointestinal endoscopic service that sedation supports, requiring the presence of an independent trained observer to assist in the monito (HCPCS G0500); Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (HCPCS 99153). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.