2026 NPPES data Internal Medicine Physician NPI 1760800403 MD
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DIEGO COLOM STEELE, MD

Internal Medicine Physician in OCALA, Florida. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
545
Medicare Part D claims · 175 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
68%
generic claims · 32% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$278.21
14 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

DIEGO COLOM STEELE, MD filed 545 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Internal Medicine Physician in OCALA, Florida, prescribing 68% generic.

545
Part D claims, 2023
68%
generic prescribing
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) — no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

DIEGO COLOM STEELE, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

545 Top 34% higher than 66% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). This entry sits in this band. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

DIEGO COLOM STEELE, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about DIEGO COLOM STEELE, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/31/2014

NPI 1760800403

Primary specialty

Internal Medicine Physician

High-volume

172,858 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

545 80% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,716

Specialty distribution in Florida

How Internal Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Florida providers

Florida providers

Internal Medicine Physician share within Florida

1. Internal Medicine Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Internal Medicine Physician share within Florida

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Internal Medicine Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Internal Medicine Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Internal Medicine Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Internal Medicine Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

DIEGO COLOM STEELE, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Internal Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1541 SW 1ST AVE STE 105, OCALA, FL, 34471, with a listed phone of (352) 622-8152. NPI 1760800403 was issued on 03/31/2014. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what COLOM STEELE most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 545 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 175 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $353K in drug spend, split 32% brand-name and 68% generic by claim count. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Internal Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 172,858 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 2,716 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

1541 SW 1ST AVE STE 105
OCALA, FL 34471

Provider Details

NPI 1760800403
Specialty Internal Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 03/31/2014

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where DIEGO COLOM STEELE, MD bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

FLORIDA HOSPITAL PHYSICIAN GROUP INC
TAMPA, FL

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for DIEGO COLOM STEELE, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$278

Largest payer

Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

License & disciplinary context — Florida FLDOH 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~75K Florida medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to DIEGO COLOM STEELE, MD. To verify DIEGO COLOM STEELE, MD's current license status, search the FLDOH public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

480
Total board actions, Florida 2023
Across 467 cases
6.40
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Florida statewide rate
monetary fine
Most common action type
138 cases

FLDOH publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Florida disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

DIEGO COLOM STEELE, MD — brand share 32.0%
Specialty average (est.)

32% brand-name claims vs 68% generic, on 545 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

545
Total Claims
$353K
Total Drug Cost
175
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
802
Total Day Supply
21,323
Brand vs Generic
32% brand / 68% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$331K
Generic Drug Cost
$22K
Antibiotic Claims
12

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
67.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.60
Gender Split
69% female / 31% male
Age Distribution
<65: 48, 65-74: 80, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

What DIEGO COLOM STEELE, MD prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Omeprazole
119
Linzess
Linaclotide
55
Pantoprazole Sodium
27
Rabeprazole Sodium
24
Dicyclomine Hcl
20
Sutab
Sod Sulf/Pot Chloride/Mag Sulf
20
Peg 3350-Electrolyte
Sodium Chloride/Nahco3/Kcl/Peg
16
Esomeprazole Magnesium
15
Creon
Lipase/Protease/Amylase
14
Motegrity
Prucalopride Succinate
14

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Internal Medicine Physician Overview

How DIEGO COLOM STEELE, MD fits within the Internal Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

172,858
Internal Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Internal Medicine Physician
2,716
Avg Claims per Provider

DIEGO COLOM STEELE, MD's 545 claims are below the specialty average of 2,716.

Nearby Internal Medicine Physician Providers in Florida

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Florida, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as COLOM STEELE.

Compare Internal Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DIEGO COLOM STEELE, MD's specialty?
DIEGO COLOM STEELE, MD specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in OCALA, Florida. Credentials: MD.
How much does DIEGO COLOM STEELE, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, DIEGO COLOM STEELE, MD wrote 545 Medicare Part D claims totaling $353K in drug costs for 175 beneficiaries.
Where is DIEGO COLOM STEELE, MD located?
DIEGO COLOM STEELE, MD is located at 1541 SW 1ST AVE STE 105, OCALA, FL, 34471. Phone: (352) 622-8152.
What is DIEGO COLOM STEELE, MD's NPI number?
DIEGO COLOM STEELE, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1760800403, issued on 03/31/2014.
Does DIEGO COLOM STEELE, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
DIEGO COLOM STEELE, MD's prescribing is 32% brand-name and 68% generic drugs by claim count, with $331K in brand drug costs.
How many Internal Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 172,858 Internal Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Internal Medicine Physician provider writes 2,716 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does DIEGO COLOM STEELE, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, DIEGO COLOM STEELE, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Omeprazole, Linzess, Pantoprazole Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does DIEGO COLOM STEELE, MD accept Medicare?
DIEGO COLOM STEELE, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 545 Part D claims and 175 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify DIEGO COLOM STEELE, MD's credentials?
DIEGO COLOM STEELE, MD's NPI is 1760800403 with credentials MD. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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