Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Robert Steffen, M.D.

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (CMS: Cardiac Surgery) · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Minneapolis, MN

  • NPI 1871883157
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 83.5 / 100 · 2023
  • 15 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
800 E 28Th St Ste 400
Minneapolis, MN 55407
(612) 863-6900
Mailing address
2925 Chicago Ave
Minneapolis, MN 554071321

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
April 2011 — 15 yrs on file
Profile last updated
March 31, 2021
Year of graduation
2011 — 15 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208G00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Minnesota #63926

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1871883157. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
116
Distinct HCPCS
7
Medicare allowed
$72,296
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
33361 Replacement of aortic valve through the skin and femoral artery 44 44 $675
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 16 16 $124
33508 Harvest of vein using an endoscope 12 12 $14
33405 Replacement of aortic valve on heart-lung machine 11 11 $1,759
33533 Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft 11 11 $1,529
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes 11 11 $211
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 11 11 $176

In context: peer comparison

Among 13 peers in Minneapolis Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician, average services per provider: 23. This provider delivers 5.0× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$1,375
Transactions
9
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Atricure, INC. 9 $1,374.61

By nature of payment

Travel and Lodging
$1,012
Food and Beverage
$363

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
118
Patients
118
Total drug cost
$779
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Chlorhexidine Gluconate Generic 54 54 $286
Mupirocin Generic 53 53 $486
Metoprolol Tartrate Generic 11 11 $6

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Robert Steffen's medical specialty?
Dr. Robert Steffen practices Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician in Minneapolis, MN.
Where does Dr. Robert Steffen practice?
Dr. Robert Steffen practices at 800 E 28Th St Ste 400, Minneapolis, MN 55407. Office phone: 6128636900.
What is Dr. Robert Steffen's NPI?
Dr. Robert Steffen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871883157, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Robert Steffen accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Robert Steffen accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Robert Steffen commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Replacement of aortic valve through the skin and femoral artery (HCPCS 33361); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Harvest of vein using an endoscope (HCPCS 33508). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.