DR. JOHN B. STEELE M.D.
NPI 1043472434
Anesthesiology in Bellaire, TX

Active since June 27, 2008PECOS Enrolled
6565 WEST LOOP S STE 525, BELLAIRE, TX 77401(713) 661-7888 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 20, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 20, 2023, Sep 28, 2022, Jun 6, 2022 and 3 more (6 updates tracked since 2017).

About Dr. John B. Steele M.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. JOHN B. STEELE M.D. (NPI 1043472434) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Bellaire, Texas, licensed in Texas (P4617) and active in the NPI registry since June 2008. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains 2 additional practice locations, and is a graduate of University Of Illinois College Of Med (chi/peor/rock/chm-urb) (2008).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1043472434
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. JOHN B. STEELECredential: M.D.
Location Address6565 WEST LOOP S STE 525Bellaire, TX 77401-3519
Mailing Address10019 Ripple Lake DrHouston, TX 77065-3983 · (121) 743-3616 · Fax (281) 354-8815
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Illinois College Of Med (chi/peor/rock/chm-urb)Graduated 2008
Enumeration DateJune 27, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 20, 20236 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 20, 2023
✔ NPI 1043472434 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · P4617
Definition
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
Also ListedFamily MedicineTaxonomy 207Q00000X · License P4617 (TX)
6565 WEST LOOP S STE 525, Bellaire, TX 77401

Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 1601 N Eutaw St Apt 501Baltimore, MD 21201-4529 · Phone (217) 433-6162
Location 210019 Ripple Lake DrHouston, TX 77065-3983 · Phone (121) 743-3616 · Fax (281) 354-8815

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. John B. Steele M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID2264677681
PECOS Enrollment IDI20130405000238
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

5

Medicare enrollment records show John Steele reassigns Medicare billing to 5 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Addiction Medicine
6565 WEST LOOP S, SUITE 525
Bellaire, TX 77401
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 32 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
21720 KINGSLAND BLVD, SUITE 101
Katy, TX 77450
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 5 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
333 N TEXAS AVE
Webster, TX 77598
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 403 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
3033 MARINA BAY DR STE 120
League City, TX 77573
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 2 clinicians in this Medicare group
General Acute Care Hospital
1017 S TRAVIS AVE
Cleveland, TX 77327
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 124 clinicians in this Medicare group

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 6

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Anesthesia for nerve block and injection procedure, prone position 01992
Anesthesia for nerve block and injection is a procedure to numb specific areas, reducing pain. You'll be positioned face-down (prone) for optimal access to the treatment area. The anesthetic is injected near the nerve, blocking pain signals to the brain.
361 services78 patients
Anesthesia for lens surgery 00142
Anesthesia for lens surgery involves administering medication to numb the eye area, ensuring you feel no pain during the procedure. This can be a local anesthetic (numbing only the eye area) or general (where you're asleep). It helps make the surgery comfortable and stress-free.
138 services117 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on eye 00140
Anesthesia for an eye procedure involves administering medication to numb your eye and surrounding area, ensuring you feel no pain during the operation. It can be local (only the eye area) or general (whole body). It's safe and helps make the procedure comfortable.
25 services19 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
24 services22 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
23 services20 patients
Anesthesia for procedure on eyelid 00103
Anesthesia for an eyelid procedure helps ensure comfort and painlessness during the operation. It's typically a local anesthetic, applied to numb your eyelid and surrounding area. You'll likely be awake but won't feel any discomfort. It's a safe, routine part of many eye procedures.
12 services12 patients

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Family Medicine (Addiction Medicine)
6565 WEST LOOP S STE 525
BELLAIRE, TX 77401
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
6565 WEST LOOP S STE 525
BELLAIRE, TX 77401
Physician Assistant (Medical)
6565 WEST LOOP S STE 525
BELLAIRE, TX 77401
Family Medicine
6565 WEST LOOP S STE 525
BELLAIRE, TX 77401
Physician Assistant (Medical)
6565 WEST LOOP S STE 525
BELLAIRE, TX 77401
Physician Assistant (Medical)
6565 WEST LOOP S STE 525
BELLAIRE, TX 77401
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
6565 WEST LOOP S STE 525
BELLAIRE, TX 77401
Family Medicine
6565 WEST LOOP S STE 525
BELLAIRE, TX 77401

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is John Steele's NPI number?

The NPI number for John Steele is 1043472434. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 27, 2008.

Where is John Steele located?

John Steele practices at 6565 West Loop S Ste 525, Bellaire, TX 77401. The listed phone number is (713) 661-7888.

What is John Steele's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is John Steele enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. John Steele is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for John Steele's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), John Steele reassigns Medicare benefits to 5 organizations: Contemporary Medicine Associates, PLLC (Bellaire, TX), Katy Premier Anesthesia PLLC (Katy, TX), Compass Anesthesia Providers PLLC (Webster, TX), Universal Health Solutions (League City, TX) and Emergency Hospital Systems LLC (Cleveland, TX). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for John Steele's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does John Steele accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Ambetter of Oklahoma and 2 other insurers list John Steele as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for John Steele was last updated on October 20, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.