DR. STEVEN W VENTERS M.D.
NPI 1780631168
Internal Medicine in Farmerville, LA

Q: What is Steven Venters's NPI number?

The NPI number for Steven Venters is 1780631168. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 30, 2006.

Q: What is Steven Venters's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Steven Venters was last updated on March 30, 2012. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 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.

Active since May 30, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

20.57/100

CMS Quality Rating

811 JAMES AVE, SUITE B, FARMERVILLE, LA 71241(318) 368-0190(318) 368-0405 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 30, 2012. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

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About Dr. Steven W Venters M.d. NPPES

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

DR. STEVEN W VENTERS M.D. (NPI 1780631168) is an individual internal medicine provider in Farmerville, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (12351R) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Northern Louisiana Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (1993).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1780631168

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207R00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. STEVEN W VENTERSCredential: M.D.

Location Address811 JAMES AVE, SUITE BFarmerville, LA 71241-2237

Mailing Address811 James Ave, Suite BFarmerville, LA 71241-2237 · (318) 368-0190 · Fax (318) 368-0405

Phone(318) 368-0190

Fax(318) 368-0405

Sole ProprietorYes

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1993

Enumeration DateMay 30, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateMarch 30, 2012

✔ NPI 1780631168 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207R00000X

License✔ Licensed in LA · 12351R

Definition

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Also ListedPediatricsTaxonomy 208000000X · License 12351R (LA)

811 JAMES AVE, Farmerville, LA 71241

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Other Identifiers 5

Medicaid1699306LA

Medicare ID-Type Unspecified5Y696LA · Medicare Part B

Medicare UPING55011LA

Other721484656LA · Office Of Group Benefits

Other721484656-712410000LA · Champus

Accepted Insurance

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

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Steven W Venters 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 ID7315028735

PECOS Enrollment IDI20080111000168

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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 17

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 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.

328 services141 patients

Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99308

A follow-up nursing facility visit per day is a daily check-up service provided by healthcare professionals. It lasts around 15 minutes and involves assessing your health status, monitoring your recovery progress, and addressing any concerns you may have about your health or treatment.

284 services43 patients

Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes 99309

A follow-up nursing facility visit per day is a daily check-in by a healthcare professional. This 25-minute visit typically involves monitoring your health progress, addressing any concerns, and adjusting treatment plans as necessary. It's a vital part of ensuring your ongoing wellbeing.

282 services28 patients

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.

189 services95 patients

Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle 96372

This procedure involves administering medication directly under the skin or into a muscle. A small needle is used to inject the drug, allowing it to be absorbed quickly into the bloodstream. It's a common method for delivering a variety of medications.

143 services73 patients

Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit G0439

An annual wellness visit is a yearly appointment with your primary care provider to create or update a personalized prevention plan. This plan helps prevent illness based on your current health and risk factors. It's a subsequent visit, meaning it follows an initial assessment.

90 services90 patients

Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg J0702

This injection contains two medications, betamethasone acetate and betamethasone sodium phosphate. It is used to reduce inflammation and pain. It's given by a healthcare professional, often directly into the area causing discomfort.

83 services60 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.

81 services39 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215

This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.

75 services62 patients

Injection, ketorolac tromethamine, per 15 mg J1885

Ketorolac tromethamine is a medication administered through injection, often used to manage moderate to severe pain. Each 15 mg dose helps to reduce hormones causing inflammation and pain in the body. It is not recommended for long-term use.

65 services31 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.

62 services56 patients

Physician or allowed practitioner re-certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians a G0179

This procedure involves a doctor or approved practitioner reviewing your health status and re-certifying your need for Medicare-covered home health services. It includes communication with the home health agency and assessment of your health reports, even when you're not physically present.

42 services18 patients

Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 99238

Hospital discharge day management of 30 minutes or less includes finalizing your treatment, discussing your progress, and planning after-care at home. It ensures you're ready to leave the hospital and continue recovery safely.

41 services37 patients

Hemoglobin a1c level 83036

Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) is a test that measures your average blood sugar level over the past 2-3 months. It's used to monitor how well diabetes is being controlled. High levels may indicate that your diabetes treatment plan needs adjustment.

33 services27 patients

Nursing facility discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 99315

Nursing facility discharge day management involves organizing your transition from the nursing facility to your home or another facility. This service, taking 30 minutes or less, includes finalizing medical instructions, arranging follow-up care, and answering any questions.

22 services22 patients

Initial nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99305

An initial nursing facility visit per day is a service where a healthcare professional spends about 35 minutes assessing a patient's health status. This includes reviewing medical history, conducting a physical exam, and developing a care plan based on the patient's needs.

21 services21 patients

Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and G0180

This is a service where a doctor or authorized practitioner certifies that you require Medicare-covered home health services. They will communicate with the home health agency and review reports on your health status to ensure you receive appropriate care. This does not involve an in-person visit.

16 services16 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 4

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

Northern Louisiana Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Ruston, LA

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipProprietary

CMS Certification Number190086

Location401 East Vaughn AvenueRuston, LA 71270 · Lincoln County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

St Francis Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Monroe, LA

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number190125

Location309 Jackson StreetMonroe, LA 71201 · Ouachita County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Union General Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Farmerville, LA

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number191301

Location901 James AveFarmerville, LA 71241 · Union County

Emergency services

Reeves Memorial Medical Center

Critical Access Hospitals · Bernice, LA

OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority

CMS Certification Number191326

Location409 First StreetBernice, LA 71222 · Union County

Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 71241 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

$124.60 typical visit price

range $53.43 – $164.73

Typical copayment $31.15 (range $13.35 – $41.18)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$95.09 typical visit price

range $16.64 – $133.62

Typical copayment $23.77 (range $4.16 – $33.40)

Most-billed visit code 99214

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.

20.57/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Individually scored

Quality

Improvement Activities

Cost

27.2

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 19

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips A4253

DME-Other DME · category DE017N

6 suppliers36 claims69 services$5.15 avg. paid by Medicare

Lancets, per box of 100 A4259

DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA000N

3 suppliers19 claims19 services$0.72 avg. paid by Medicare

Insertion tray with drainage bag with indwelling catheter, foley type, two-way latex with coating (teflon, silicone, silicone elastomer or hydrophilic, etc.) A4314

DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF000N

1 supplier11 claims11 services$22.16 avg. paid by Medicare

Bedside drainage bag, day or night, with or without anti-reflux device, with or without tube, each A4357

DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF000N

1 supplier11 claims11 services$8.51 avg. paid by Medicare

Collagen based wound filler, dry form, sterile, per gram of collagen A6010

DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA023N

2 suppliers26 claims873 services$29.05 avg. paid by Medicare

Collagen dressing, sterile, size 16 sq. in. or less, each A6021

DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA023N

2 suppliers11 claims327 services$20.21 avg. paid by Medicare

Alginate or other fiber gelling dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size 16 sq. in. or less, each dressing A6196

DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA023N

2 suppliers12 claims420 services$7.09 avg. paid by Medicare

Enteral feeding supply kit; pump fed, per day, includes but not limited to feeding/flushing syringe, administration set tubing, dressings, tape B4035

Other-Enteral and Parenteral · category OB006N

3 suppliers21 claims586 services$5.81 avg. paid by Medicare

Enteral formula, nutritionally complete, hydrolyzed proteins (amino acids and peptide chain), includes fats, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals, may include fiber, administered through an enteral feeding tube, 100 calories = 1 unit B4153

Other-Enteral and Parenteral · category OB006N

1 supplier12 claims5,580 services$1.20 avg. paid by Medicare

Hospital bed, semi-electric (head and foot adjustment), with any type side rails, with mattress E0260

DME-Hospital Beds · category DB000N

1 supplier11 claims11 services$55.80 avg. paid by Medicare

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N

2 suppliers15 claims15 services$16.45 avg. paid by Medicare

Nebulizer, with compressor E0570

DME-Other DME · category DE000N

1 supplier49 claims49 services$5.71 avg. paid by Medicare

Continuous positive airway pressure (cpap) device E0601

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

2 suppliers15 claims15 services$32.62 avg. paid by Medicare

Home blood glucose monitor E0607

DME-Other DME · category DE017N

4 suppliers11 claims11 services$11.66 avg. paid by Medicare

Iv pole E0776

DME-Other DME · category DE000N

2 suppliers19 claims20 services$9.04 avg. paid by Medicare

Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N

6 suppliers50 claims50 services$84.84 avg. paid by Medicare

Portable oxygen concentrator, rental E1392

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N

1 supplier12 claims12 services$31.22 avg. paid by Medicare

Standard wheelchair K0001

DME-Wheelchairs · category DD000N

3 suppliers25 claims25 services$17.84 avg. paid by Medicare

Pharmacy dispensing fee for inhalation drug(s); per 30 days Q0513

DME-Other DME · category DE000N

3 suppliers12 claims12 services$23.91 avg. paid by Medicare

Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 2

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

STEVEN P. UNKEL, M.D., A.M.C.

Family Medicine

811 JAMES AVE
FARMERVILLE, LA 71241

Union Parish (318) 368-2238

DR. STEVEN PATRICKL UNKEL M.D.

Family Medicine

811 JAMES AVE
FARMERVILLE, LA 71241

Union Parish (318) 368-2238

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 Venters's NPI number?

The NPI number for Steven Venters is 1780631168. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 30, 2006.

Where is Steven Venters located?

Steven Venters practices at 811 James Ave Suite B, Farmerville, LA 71241. The listed phone number is (318) 368-0190.

What is Steven Venters's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Steven Venters enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Steven Venters 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.

What insurance does Steven Venters accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Magnolia Health, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana and 2 other insurers list Steven Venters 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 Steven Venters affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Steven Venters is affiliated with Northern Louisiana Medical Center, St Francis Medical Center, Union General Hospital and Reeves Memorial Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Steven Venters was last updated on March 30, 2012. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 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.