Quick answers
- Does Steven Walford accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Steven Walford 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 Walford see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 172 Original Medicare patients and 173 services for Steven Walford. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Steven Walford's NPI number?
- 1477606317. 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 Walford, 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 | 172 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 173 |
| Different services or procedures | 50 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement (01402)27 services
- Anesthesia for total hip replacement (01214)20 services
- Anesthesia for other procedure on lower abdomen (00840)14 services
- Anesthesia for other procedure on upper abdomen (00790)12 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%
- Arthritis72%
- Anxiety35%
- Chronic kidney disease30%
- Ischemic heart disease27%
Hospitals where Steven Walford works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Steven Walford 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.
- HonorHealth Scottsdale Osborn Medical CenterScottsdale, AZ · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 030038
- HonorHealth Scottsdale Shea Medical CenterScottsdale, AZ · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 030087
Practice locations
Addresses where Steven Walford is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1500 S Dobson Rd, Suite 101Mesa, AZ 85202 (480) 412‑3577
- 3535 N Scottsdale RdScottsdale, AZ 85251 (480) 882‑4365
- 7400 E Osborn RdScottsdale, AZ 85251 (480) 882‑4000
- 9003 E Shea BlvdScottsdale, AZ 85260 (480) 323‑3000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Steven Walford as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Valley Anesthesiology Consultants Inc283 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Find other clinicians: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), Arizona →
Other nurse anesthetists in Mesa
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Mesa, AZ — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Valley Anesthesiology Consultants Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | CNA |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2004 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1477606317 |
| 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