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Gastroenterology

Karen J. Steffer, MD

Works at hospitals in Grapevine, TX · Texas

Summary

Dr. Karen J. Steffer, MD is a gastroenterologist at 505 S Nolen Dr, A, Southlake, TX 76092. Phone: (817) 424-1525. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Karen J. Steffer had 374 Original Medicare patients and 5,553 services. NPI 1831395995. 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.

  • Specialty: Gastroenterologist (Medicare lists Gastroenterology)
  • Address: 505 S Nolen Dr, A, Southlake, TX 76092 · Directions
  • Phone: (817) 424‑1525
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Grapevine
  • Group practice: Texas Digestive Disease Consultants, PLLC
  • Medical school: University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston · graduated 2007 (19 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Karen J. Steffer, 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 Karen J. Steffer accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Karen J. Steffer 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 Karen J. Steffer see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 374 Original Medicare patients and 5,553 services for Karen J. Steffer. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Karen J. Steffer's NPI number?
1831395995. 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 Karen J. Steffer, 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 patients374
Services billed to Medicare5,553
Different services or procedures36
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients72

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)95 services
  2. Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare (45385)91 services
  3. Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (43239)88 services
  4. Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual at high risk (G0105)34 services
  5. New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)31 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 cholesterol75%
  • High blood pressure65%
  • Arthritis49%
  • Ischemic heart disease25%
  • Anxiety24%
  • Depression22%

Hospitals where Karen J. Steffer works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Karen J. Steffer 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Karen J. Steffer is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Karen J. Steffer as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Texas Digestive Disease Consultants, PLLC608 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other gastroenterologists in Southlake

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Southlake, TX — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Texas Digestive Disease Consultants, PLLC

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston
Graduation year2007 (19 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1831395995
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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