Physician Profile
Richard J. Steel, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Steel
Based in Mcallen, TX, Richard J. Steel, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under internal medicine. According to Medicare claims data, Richard cared for 945 Medicare patients across 2,824 services. The services billed most often include injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg, established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample. NPI 1679768378 identifies this record in the national registry.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (956) 630-4200
- Email not available
Practice Locations
800 E DOVE AVE SUITE I
Mcallen, TX 78504
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Internal Medicine generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Allergies
- Diabetes
- Flu
- Hypothyroidism
- Strep throat
- UTI
Cardiometabolic
Digestive and liver
Endocrine, blood, and bone
Infectious disease
Kidney and urinary
Respiratory
Blood & Circulation
Blood disorders
Brain & Nerves
Brain and nerves
Cardiac and vascular
Digestive
Heart & Circulation
- Heart disease
Infections
Kidney & Bladder
Lungs & Breathing
Mental Health
Neurologic and behavioral
Pain
Rheumatologic and pain
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Annual physical
- Blood test
- Flu shot
- Medicare wellness visit
- Sick visit
- TB test
- Well-woman exam
Preventive and evaluation
- Medication management
- Post-hospital transitional care
Screening and diagnostic testing
- EKG
- Spirometry
Bones & Joints
Brain and nerves
Cancer screening
- Colon Cancer Screening Referral
- Mammogram Referral
Digestive
Exams & Consultations
- Pre-Op Clearance Exam
Heart & Circulation
- Blood Pressure Check
- Heart monitor
Heart health
- Cardiac Stress Test Referral
Imaging referral
- Abdominal Ultrasound Referral
Immunizations
Lab tests
- Urinalysis
Lungs & Breathing
- At-Home Sleep Study Order
Metabolic & Weight
- Weight Loss Injections and Medication
Minor procedures
- Ingrown toenail removal
- Suture removal
Office procedures
Office Procedures
- Skin Tag and Mole Removal
- Vitamin B12 Injections
- Wart Removal
Pain management
Preventive & Routine Care
Screenings & Diagnostics
- Bone Density Scan Referral
- Diabetes Screening and A1C Test
Sexual health
- STI Testing
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,824 services · 945 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | Procedure | 36415 |
184 | As often as other peers in Internal Medicine |
| Complete ultrasound scan of abdomen | Imaging | 76700 |
28 | As often as other peers in Internal Medicine |
| Ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue | Imaging | 76536 |
22 | As often as other peers in Internal Medicine |
| Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle | Treatment | 96372 |
55 | As often as other peers in Internal Medicine |
| Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow | Treatment | 93880 |
39 | As often as other peers in Internal Medicine |
| Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function | Treatment | 93306 |
37 | Less often than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Complete ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries | Treatment | 93923 |
35 | As often as other peers in Internal Medicine |
| Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report | Treatment | 93000 |
32 | As often as other peers in Internal Medicine |
| Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers | Treatment | 93970 |
24 | Less often than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Therapy procedure to re-educate brain-to-nerve-to-muscle function, each 15 minutes | Treatment | 97112 |
22 | Less often than most peers in Internal Medicine |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Related specialists at this location 4
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other internists in Mcallen 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 23 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2001 at Other 7
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 8
Providers in TX who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Richard J. Steel?
Richard J. Steel is an internist in Mcallen, TX. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Internal Medicine”.
NPI registry
What is Richard J. Steel's address?
Richard J. Steel is listed at 800 E Dove Ave Suite I, Mcallen, TX 78504. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Richard J. Steel?
The number on file is (956) 630-4200. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Richard J. Steel's NPI number?
Richard J. Steel's National Provider Identifier is 1679768378. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Richard J. Steel train?
Richard J. Steel attended Other, graduating in 2001. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Richard J. Steel been practicing?
Richard J. Steel has 25 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2001, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Richard J. Steel perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Richard J. Steel performs procedures including insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample; reads or performs imaging such as complete ultrasound scan of abdomen and ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue; provides treatments such as injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle and ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Richard J. Steel confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Richard J. Steel. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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