Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Karen Steele, CRNA

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CMS: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)) · Columbia, SC

  • NPI 1760442727
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 0.0 / 100 · 2023
  • 47 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
2435 Forest Drive
Columbia, SC 29204
(803) 454-2613
fax (803) 765-1732
Mailing address
Po Box 1467
Columbia, SC 29202

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
March 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
September 24, 2007
Year of graduation
1979 — 47 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
367500000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
South Carolina #1063
Medicaid
SC #AN0830

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1760442727. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
689
Distinct HCPCS
3
Medicare allowed
$91,795
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
00142 Anesthesia for lens surgery 612 559 $130
00140 Anesthesia for other procedure on eye 58 55 $156
00103 Anesthesia for procedure on eyelid 19 19 $162

In context: peer comparison

Among 34 peers in Columbia Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, average services per provider: 55. This provider delivers 13× the peer median.

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Karen Steele's medical specialty?
Dr. Karen Steele practices Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist in Columbia, SC.
Where does Dr. Karen Steele practice?
Dr. Karen Steele practices at 2435 Forest Drive, Columbia, SC 29204. Office phone: 8034542613.
What is Dr. Karen Steele's NPI?
Dr. Karen Steele's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1760442727, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Karen Steele accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Karen Steele accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Karen Steele commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Anesthesia for lens surgery (HCPCS 00142); Anesthesia for other procedure on eye (HCPCS 00140); Anesthesia for procedure on eyelid (HCPCS 00103). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.