Quick answers
- Does Steve R. Clarke accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Steve R. Clarke 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 Steve R. Clarke see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 835 Original Medicare patients and 1,415 services for Steve R. Clarke. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Steve R. Clarke's NPI number?
- 1861519415. 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 Steve R. Clarke, 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 | 835 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,415 |
| Different services or procedures | 48 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 70 |
Most frequent services
- Hemoglobin a1c level (83036)643 services
- Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, non-automated (81000)136 services
- Detection test by immunoassay technique for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus (87426)125 services
- Blood glucose (sugar) level (82947)83 services
- X-ray of chest, 2 views (71046)63 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 pressure74%
- High cholesterol67%
- Diabetes57%
- Arthritis43%
- Anxiety28%
- Depression21%
Hospitals where Steve R. Clarke works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Steve R. Clarke 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.
- Marian Regional Medical CenterSanta Maria, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050107
Practice locations
Addresses where Steve R. Clarke is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 150 Tejas PlNipomo, CA 93444 (805) 929‑3211
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Steve R. Clarke as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Community Health Centers of the Central Coast Inc73 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
Other family doctors in Nipomo
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Nipomo, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Community Health Centers of the Central Coast Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of California, Irvine, California College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1985 (41 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1861519415 |
| 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