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- 1 Mercy Ln, Suite 201, Hot Springs, AR 71913
About Dr. Halter
Steven J. Halter, M.D. practices surgery in Hot Springs, AR. Steven is a 2001 graduate of University of Arkansas College of Medicine. According to Medicare claims data, Steven cared for 373 Medicare patients across 446 services. The services billed most often include initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes, subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes, and subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578671756.
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
- (501) 321-2229
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1 MERCY LN SUITE 201
Hot Springs, AR 71913
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Surgery (Unspecified) 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
Breast conditions
Cancer
- Colon cancer
- Esophageal cancer
- Liver cancer
- Neuroendocrine Tumors
- Pancreatic cancer
- Soft-tissue sarcoma
- Stomach cancer
- Thyroid cancer
Colorectal
Digestive
- Abdominal adhesions
- Acid reflux
- Acute pancreatitis
- Bowel obstruction
- Colon polyps
- Diverticulitis
- Gastroparesis
- Peptic ulcer disease
Digestive & blood
Digestive health
- Crohn's disease
- Fecal incontinence
- Perforated bowel
- Severe chronic constipation
- Swallowing difficulties
- Ulcerative colitis
Endocrine
Infections
Lumps & bumps
Lymphatic
Minor surgery
Skin & scars
Skin & soft tissue
Skin cancer
Vascular
Weight & metabolism
Wound care
Wounds
Procedures & services
Endocrine
Vascular
- Blood Clot Removal Surgery
- Carotid endarterectomy
- Leg bypass surgery
- Varicose vein removal
Wounds
Most searched procedures
Abdominal
Abdominal surgery
Bariatric
Breast surgery
Cancer
Cancer surgery
Colorectal
- Anal fistula surgery
- Anal Sphincter Repair
- Colon resection
- Hemorrhoid removal
- Ostomy reversal
- Ostomy surgery
- Rectal prolapse repair
- Surgery for chronic anal fissure
Consultations
Diagnostic
- Colonoscopy
- Skin lump biopsy
Digestive
Digestive health
- Endoscopy
- Peroral endoscopic myotomy
Infections
Minor surgery
- Fishhook or embedded splinter removal
- Ingrown toenail removal
Post-op care
Reconstruction
Skin & soft tissue
- Cyst Removal
- Lipoma removal
- Mole removal
- Pilonidal cyst surgery
- Scar revision surgery
- Skin Tag Removal
Skin cancer
Vascular & cancer
Weight loss
Wound care
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
446 services · 373 patients · 16 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biopsy of breast and placement of locating device using ultrasound, first growth | Procedure | 19083 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Surgery |
| Insertion of central venous tube with port (5 years or older) | Procedure | 36561 |
14 | As often as other peers in Surgery |
| Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope | Procedure | 47562 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Surgery |
| Repair of groin hernia (5 years or older) | Procedure | 49505 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Surgery |
| Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion or removal of central vein access device | Imaging | 77001 |
20 | More often than most peers in Surgery |
| Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | Office visit | 99222 |
60 | More often than most peers in Surgery |
| Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | Office visit | 99232 |
53 | As often as other peers in Surgery |
| Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes | Office visit | 99231 |
52 | More often than most peers in Surgery |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99203 |
50 | More often than most peers in Surgery |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
47 | More often than most peers in Surgery |
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.
Other general surgeons at this location 3
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 8
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.
More connections — 23 related providers in 3 groups
Other general surgeons in Hot Springs 7
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Arkansas College of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2001 at University of Arkansas College of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Steven J. Halter?
Steven J. Halter is a general surgeon in Hot Springs, AR. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Surgery”.
NPI registry
What is Steven J. Halter's address?
Steven J. Halter is listed at 1 Mercy Ln Suite 201, Hot Springs, AR 71913. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Steven J. Halter?
The number on file is (501) 321-2229. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Steven J. Halter's NPI number?
Steven J. Halter's National Provider Identifier is 1578671756. 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 Steven J. Halter train?
Steven J. Halter attended University of Arkansas College of Medicine, graduating in 2001. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Steven J. Halter been practicing?
Steven J. Halter has 25 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2001, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Steven J. Halter perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Steven J. Halter performs procedures including biopsy of breast and placement of locating device using ultrasound, first growth, insertion of central venous tube with port and removal of gallbladder using an endoscope; reads or performs imaging such as fluoroscopic guidance for insertion or removal of central vein access device, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Steven J. Halter confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Steven J. Halter. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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