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Hospitalist

Michele S. Steckelberg, MD

Works at hospitals in Lincoln, NE · Seward, NE · Nebraska

Summary

Dr. Michele S. Steckelberg, MD is a hospitalist at 1600 N 48th St, Lincoln, NE 68506. Phone: (402) 481-8566. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Michele S. Steckelberg had 257 Original Medicare patients and 560 services. NPI 1225141419. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Michele S. Steckelberg, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Michele S. Steckelberg accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Michele S. Steckelberg 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 Michele S. Steckelberg see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 257 Original Medicare patients and 560 services for Michele S. Steckelberg. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Michele S. Steckelberg's NPI number?
1225141419. 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 Michele S. Steckelberg, 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 patients257
Services billed to Medicare560
Different services or procedures10
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients78

Most frequent services

  1. Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)237 services
  2. Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)105 services
  3. Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes (99239)68 services
  4. Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)59 services
  5. Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes (99222)27 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 blood pressure75%
  • High cholesterol75%
  • Arthritis63%
  • Chronic kidney disease60%
  • Heart failure56%
  • Ischemic heart disease49%

Hospitals where Michele S. Steckelberg works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Michele S. Steckelberg 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.

  • Bryan Medical CenterLincoln, NE · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 280003
  • Memorial Health Care SystemsSeward, NE · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 281339

Practice locations

Addresses where Michele S. Steckelberg is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Michele S. Steckelberg as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Inpatient Physician Associates, LLC78 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other hospitalists in Lincoln

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Lincoln, NE — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Inpatient Physician Associates, LLC

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Nebraska College Of Medicine
Graduation year2000 (26 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1225141419
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians