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DAVID M STEELE M.D.
NPI 1629148135
Surgery in Lamar, MO

Active since November 09, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

NPPES record last updated: July 21, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About David M Steele M.d. NPPES

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

DAVID M STEELE M.D. (NPI 1629148135) is an individual surgery provider in Lamar, Missouri, licensed in Missouri (107862) and active in the NPI registry since November 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Cox Barton County Hospital, and maintains a secondary practice location in Perryville.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1629148135
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208600000X
Provider Legal NameDAVID M STEELECredential: M.D.
Location Address29 NW 1ST LNLamar, MO 64759-8105
Mailing AddressPo Box 802843Kansas City, MO 64180-2843 · (417) 269-7241 · Fax (417) 269-7567
Phone(417) 651-5266
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSSaint Louis University School Of MedicineGraduated 1984
Enumeration DateNovember 9, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 21, 2021
NPPES CertifiedJuly 21, 2021
✔ NPI 1629148135 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208600000X
License✔ Licensed in MO · 107862
Definition
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
29 NW 1ST LN, Lamar, MO 64759
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1212 Hospital Ln, Suite 202Perryville, MO 63775-1276 · Phone (573) 547-8390

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan, Ambetter Health and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

David M Steele 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 ID6709790181
PECOS Enrollment IDI20031119000126
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

2

Medicare enrollment records show David Steele reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Cox Barton County Hospital
Same address
Emergency Medicine
29 NW 1ST LN
Lamar, MO 64759
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Missouri enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1922514629 (Missouri)
  • 90 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1174166177 (417) 681-5100
Cox-Monett Hospital Inc
45 mi
Rural Health
1000 E HIGHWAY 60
Monett, MO 65708
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Missouri enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1194757500 (Missouri), NPI 1669687125 (Missouri)
  • 50 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1275993552 (417) 236-2600

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 5

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
112 services17 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
65 services17 patients
Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope 45380
A biopsy of the large bowel using a flexible endoscope is a procedure where a thin, flexible tube with a camera is inserted through the rectum to examine the bowel. If abnormal tissue is found, a small sample is taken for further examination. This helps in diagnosing conditions like inflammation, polyps, or cancer.
64 services63 patients
Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope 43239
This procedure involves using a thin, flexible tube with a light and camera, known as an endoscope, to examine the esophagus, stomach, and upper part of the small intestine. Small tissue samples are taken for further examination to help diagnose various conditions.
49 services47 patients
Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare 45385
This procedure involves using a thin, flexible tube called an endoscope to examine the large bowel. If any abnormal growths or polyps are found, a tool called a mechanical snare is used to remove them. This is a common method to prevent potential health issues.
12 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Cox Barton County Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Lamar, MO
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number261325
Location29 NW 1st LaneLamar, MO 64759 · Barton County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 64759 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$81.64 typical visit price
range $52.28 – $161.24
Typical copayment $20.41 (range $13.07 – $40.31)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$65.71 typical visit price
range $16.30 – $131.05
Typical copayment $16.42 (range $4.07 – $32.76)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

Reported Quality Measures

Care Plan
Percentage of patients aged 65 years and older who have an advance care plan or surrogate decision maker documented in the medical record that an advance care plan was discussed but the patient did not wish or was not able to name a surrogate decision maker…
100%208 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Colonoscopy Interval for Patients with a History of Adenomatous Polyps - Avoidance of Inappropriate Use
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older receiving a surveillance colonoscopy, with a history of a prior adenomatous polyp(s) in previous colonoscopy findings, which had an interval of 3 or more years since their last colonoscopy
100%78 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Pneumococcal Vaccination Status for Older Adults
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who have ever received a pneumococcal vaccine
100%213 patients5/55-star benchmark: 95%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

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.

DR. JONATHAN ETHERIDGE M.D.
Emergency Medicine
29 NW 1ST LN
LAMAR, MO 64759
Barton County (417) 681-5100
MR. DAVID BRYAN COMPTON MS, ATC, LAT
Specialist/Technologist (Athletic Trainer)
29 NW 1ST LN
LAMAR, MO 64759
Barton County (417) 681-5183
LESTER E COX MEDICAL CENTERS
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
29 NW 1ST LN
LAMAR, MO 64759
Barton County (417) 269-4636
BARTON COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
General Acute Care Hospital (Critical Access)
29 NW 1ST LN
LAMAR, MO 64759
Barton County (417) 681-5100
HANNAH BORN NP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
29 NW 1ST LN
LAMAR, MO 64759
Barton County (417) 681-5266
COX BARTON COUNTY HOSPITAL
Emergency Medicine
29 NW 1ST LN
LAMAR, MO 64759
Barton County (417) 681-5100
JULIE E HINDS APRN-CNP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
29 NW 1ST LN
LAMAR, MO 64759
Barton County (417) 681-5266
BARTON COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
General Acute Care Hospital (Critical Access)
29 NW 1ST LN
LAMAR, MO 64759
Barton County (417) 681-5100

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 David Steele's NPI number?

The NPI number for David Steele is 1629148135. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 9, 2006.

Where is David Steele located?

David Steele practices at 29 NW 1st Ln, Lamar, MO 64759. The listed phone number is (417) 651-5266.

What is David Steele's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

Is David Steele enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. David Steele 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 organizations bill Medicare for David Steele's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), David Steele reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Cox Barton County Hospital (Lamar, MO) and Cox-Monett Hospital Inc (Monett, MO). 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 David Steele's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does David Steele accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan and Ambetter of Oklahoma and 5 other insurers list David 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.

Is David Steele affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, David Steele is affiliated with Cox Barton County Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for David Steele was last updated on July 21, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.