Quick answers
- Does Steven M. Craig accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Steven M. Craig accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Steven M. Craig see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 804 Original Medicare patients and 185,470 services for Steven M. Craig. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Steven M. Craig's NPI number?
- 1134249832. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Steven M. Craig, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 804 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 185,470 |
| Different services or procedures | 104 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, tocilizumab, 1 mg (J3262)59,705 services
- Injection, certolizumab pegol, 1 mg (code may be used for medicare when drug administered under the direct supervision of a physician, not for use when drug is self administered) (J0717)39,600 services
- Injection, golimumab, 1 mg, for intravenous use (J1602)22,400 services
- Injection, denosumab, 1 mg (J0897)18,660 services
- Injection, abatacept, 10 mg (code may be used for medicare when drug administered under the direct supervision of a physician, not for use when drug is self administered) (J0129)11,100 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High cholesterol72%
- Arthritis72%
- High blood pressure68%
- Osteoporosis57%
- Depression25%
- Chronic kidney disease24%
Hospitals where Steven M. Craig works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Steven M. Craig at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Boone County HospitalBoone, IA · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 161372
- Greater Regional Medical CenterCreston, IA · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 161365
- Guthrie County HospitalGuthrie Center, IA · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 161314
- MercyOne Des Moines Medical CenterDes Moines, IA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 160083
- UnityPoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist MediDes Moines, IA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 160082
Practice locations
Addresses where Steven M. Craig is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 8421 Plum DrUrbandale, IA 50322 (515) 270‑7222
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Steven M. Craig as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Iowa Arthritis and Osteoporosis Center PC15 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Rheumatologyprimary
- Internal Medicinealso
Other rheumatologists in Urbandale
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Urbandale, IA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Iowa Arthritis and Osteoporosis Center PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2004 (22 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1134249832 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians