Quick answers
- Does Richard T. Steffen accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Richard T. Steffen 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 Richard T. Steffen see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 402 Original Medicare patients and 7,287 services for Richard T. Steffen. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Richard T. Steffen's NPI number?
- 1770630469. 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 Richard T. Steffen, 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 | 402 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 7,287 |
| Different services or procedures | 58 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Hyaluronan or derivative, triluron, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg (J7332)4,440 services
- Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (J3301)703 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)521 services
- Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (20610)339 services
- X-ray of knee, 1-2 views (73560)318 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%
- Arthritis75%
- Diabetes29%
- Ischemic heart disease28%
- Chronic kidney disease22%
Hospitals where Richard T. Steffen works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Richard T. Steffen 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.
- Medina Regional HospitalHondo, TX · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 451330
- Memorial HospitalGonzales, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 450235
- Methodist HospitalSan Antonio, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450388
- Methodist Hospital Stone OakSan Antonio, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 670055
- South Texas Specialty HospitalSan Antonio, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 670112
Practice locations
Addresses where Richard T. Steffen is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 21 Spurs Ln, Suite 210San Antonio, TX 78240 (210) 699‑8326
- 21 Spurs Ln, Suite 300San Antonio, TX 78240 (210) 699‑8326
- 4601 Hartford StAbilene, TX 79605 (325) 793‑3411
- 5440 Everhart Rd, Suite 1Corpus Christi, TX 78411 (361) 994‑5224
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Richard T. Steffen as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- The West Texas Rehabilitation Center466 clinicians in the group
- Shea Physical Therapy Specialists LLC202 clinicians in the group
- Sports Medicine Associates of San Antonio PA54 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Orthopedic Surgeryprimary
- Sports Medicinealso
Other orthopedic surgeons in San Antonio
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in San Antonio, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in The West Texas Rehabilitation Center
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Miami, Lm Miller School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1991 (35 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1770630469 |
| 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