STEVEN M KAPLA M.D.
NPI 1174525984
Anesthesiology in Eau Claire, WI

Active since August 11, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1221 WHIPPLE ST, EAU CLAIRE, WI 54703(715) 838-3311 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 5, 2014. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About Steven M Kapla M.d. NPPES

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

STEVEN M KAPLA M.D. (NPI 1174525984) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, licensed in Wisconsin (34341) and active in the NPI registry since August 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Oakleaf Surgical Hospital, and is a graduate of University Of Minnesota Medical School (1989).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1174525984
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameSTEVEN M KAPLACredential: M.D.
Location Address1221 WHIPPLE STEau Claire, WI 54703-5270
Mailing Address2107 Heights DrEau Claire, WI 54701-6130 · (715) 834-8721 · Fax (715) 834-3087
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Minnesota Medical SchoolGraduated 1989
Enumeration DateAugust 11, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 5, 2014
✔ NPI 1174525984 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
License✔ Licensed in WI · 34341
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.
1221 WHIPPLE ST, Eau Claire, WI 54703

Other Identifiers 3

Medicare UPINF57846
Medicare ID-Type Unspecified001420140WI
Medicaid31925900WI

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Steven M Kapla M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID6204735988
PECOS Enrollment IDI20080212000339
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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Steven Kapla reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Anesthesiology
1000 OAKLEAF WAY
Altoona, WI 54720
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Wisconsin enrollment
  • 32 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 4

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 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.
74 services74 patients
Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement 01402
Anesthesia for a total knee joint replacement numbs your body to eliminate pain during surgery. This could be general anesthesia where you're unconscious, or regional anesthesia where only the leg is numb. It's administered by a specialist, ensuring safety and comfort.
31 services30 patients
Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve) 64447
This procedure involves injecting a numbing agent and/or steroid into a nerve in your thigh. It's done to alleviate pain or inflammation. A needle will be carefully positioned near the nerve, and the medicine will be administered.
21 services21 patients
Anesthesia for total hip replacement 01214
Anesthesia for total hip replacement is a medical service where medication is given to eliminate pain during surgery. Two types are commonly used: general anesthesia, making you unconscious, or spinal anesthesia, numbing the lower body. The choice depends on your health and your doctor's recommendation.
14 services14 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Oakleaf Surgical Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Altoona, WI
OwnershipPhysician
CMS Certification Number520196
Location1000 Oakleaf WayAltoona, WI 54720 · Eau Claire County

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.

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1221 WHIPPLE ST
EAU CLAIRE, WI 54703
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1221 WHIPPLE ST
EAU CLAIRE, WI 54703
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1221 WHIPPLE ST
EAU CLAIRE, WI 54703
Nurse Practitioner
1221 WHIPPLE ST
EAU CLAIRE, WI 54703
Anesthesiology
1221 WHIPPLE ST
EAU CLAIRE, WI 54703
Occupational Therapist
1221 WHIPPLE ST
EAU CLAIRE, WI 54703
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1221 WHIPPLE ST
EAU CLAIRE, WI 54703
Anesthesiology
1221 WHIPPLE ST
EAU CLAIRE, WI 54703

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 Steven Kapla's NPI number?

The NPI number for Steven Kapla is 1174525984. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 11, 2005.

Where is Steven Kapla located?

Steven Kapla practices at 1221 Whipple St, Eau Claire, WI 54703. The listed phone number is (715) 838-3311.

What is Steven Kapla's specialty?

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

Is Steven Kapla enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Steven Kapla is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organization bills Medicare for Steven Kapla's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Steven Kapla reassigns Medicare benefits to Chippewa Valley Anesthesia Associates, S.C. (Altoona, WI). The 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 Steven Kapla's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is Steven Kapla affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Steven Kapla is affiliated with Oakleaf Surgical Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Steven Kapla was last updated on February 5, 2014. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 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.