Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Steven Wardell, M.D.

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Palos Heights, IL

  • NPI 1639177652
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 67.1 / 100 · 2023
  • 40 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
7600 W College Dr
Palos Heights, IL 604631001
(708) 361-0600
fax (708) 923-2529

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
October 30, 2014
Year of graduation
1986 — 40 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207X00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Illinois #036089118

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1639177652. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
18,322
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$707,154
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
J7329 Hyaluronan or derivative, trivisc, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg 11,925 136 $9
20611 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance 665 246 $108
97110 Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes 624 209 $26
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg 621 126 $7
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 591 426 $134
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views 530 367 $49
97140 Therapy procedure using manual technique, each 15 minutes 430 176 $21
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views 403 240 $49
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views 372 189 $43
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 346 264 $95

In context: peer comparison

Among 4 peers in this city , average services per provider: 558. This provider delivers 33× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$1,906
Transactions
6
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Smith+Nephew, Inc. 6 $1,906.04

By nature of payment

Travel and Lodging
$1,479
Food and Beverage
$427

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,285
Patients
621
Total drug cost
$9,923
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Meloxicam Generic 592 257 $2,902
Diclofenac Sodium Generic 214 82 $3,912
Amoxicillin Generic 174 86 $222
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 128 88 $1,608
Tramadol Hcl Generic 68 52 $316
Celecoxib Generic 45 18 $687
Clindamycin Hcl Generic 33 15 $52
Acetaminophen-Codeine (Acetaminophen With Codeine) Brand 31 23 $224

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Steven Wardell's medical specialty?
Dr. Steven Wardell practices Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in Palos Heights, IL.
Where does Dr. Steven Wardell practice?
Dr. Steven Wardell practices at 7600 W College Dr, Palos Heights, IL 604631001. Office phone: 7083610600.
What is Dr. Steven Wardell's NPI?
Dr. Steven Wardell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1639177652, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Steven Wardell accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Steven Wardell accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Steven Wardell commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Hyaluronan or derivative, trivisc, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg (HCPCS J7329); Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance (HCPCS 20611); Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility (HCPCS 97110). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.