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2026 NPPES data Hematology & Oncology Physician NPI 1538209606 M.D.
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Hematology & Oncology Physician in Grand Junction, Colorado.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 11,232 in Hematology & Oncology Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
109
Medicare Part D claims · 34 beneficiaries · Hematology & Oncology Physician avg: 847
Generic prescribing
69%
generic claims · 31% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
79.1/100
▼ 4 pts below national avg 83.1 · Above neutral
Industry payments
$610.56
16 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Heather Steele, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 79.1/100 - below the 83.1 national average - and filed 109 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 79.1/100
- MIPS score · -4 vs avg
- 109
- Part D claims, 2023
- 69%
- generic prescribing
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
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Heather Steele, M.D.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
79 30th percentile higher than 30% of 477,587 scored providers
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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Heather Steele, M.D. sits
This provider among hematology & oncology physician peers
Across the 4,233 hematology & oncology physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Heather Steele, M.D. writes more Part D claims than 10% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 28% - placing this provider in the lower-volume, lower-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile
Each dot is one hematology & oncology physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Heather Steele, M.D.. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Heather Steele, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 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 Heather Steele, M.D.?
Near national averagePrimary specialty
Hematology & Oncology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
109 87% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
79.1/100 4 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Colorado
How Hematology & Oncology Physician compares to other specialties among Colorado providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Heather Steele, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Hematology & Oncology Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 79.1/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Hematology & Oncology Physician) - 79.1/100 vs national avg 83.1
How MIPS and board certification work
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).
Heather Steele, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Hematology & Oncology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 2596 F RD, Grand Junction, CO, 81505, with a listed phone of (970) 644-3180. NPI 1538209606 was issued on 02/07/2007.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 109 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 34 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $200K in drug spend, split 31% brand-name and 69% generic by claim count. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 79.1/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 81.3, Cost 41.3), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Hematology & Oncology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 11,232 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 847 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1538209606 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Hematology & Oncology Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 02/07/2007 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
79.144
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
81.3065
Quality
41.334
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Group practice
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Heather Steele, M.D. 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.
Aultman Cancer Care LLC
Canton, OH
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 Heather Steele, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$611
Largest payer
PFIZER INC.
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.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average
Heather Steele, M.D. - brand share 31.0%
Hematology & Oncology Physician average
31% brand-name claims vs 69% generic, on 109 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.
109
Total Claims
$200K
Total Drug Cost
34
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 155
- Total Day Supply
- 4,281
- Brand vs Generic
- 31% brand / 69% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $146K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $55K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 75.8 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 2.70
- Gender Split
- 62% female / 38% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Xarelto Rivaroxaban | 13 |
| Eliquis Apixaban | 12 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Hematology & Oncology Physician Overview
How Heather Steele, M.D. fits within the Hematology & Oncology Physician landscape nationally.
11,232
Hematology & Oncology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Hematology & Oncology Physician
847
Avg Claims per Provider
Heather Steele, M.D.'s 109 claims are below the specialty average of 847.
Nearby Hematology & Oncology Physician Providers in Colorado
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Colorado, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Steele.
Dr. Anosheh Afghahi
MD
Aurora, CO
Dr. Raul Alvarez
M.D.
Englewood, CO
Dr. Maria Amaya
MD
Aurora, CO
Dr. David Andorsky
MD
Boulder, CO
Dr. Travis Archuleta
MD
Pueblo, CO
Compare Hematology & Oncology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Heather Steele, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Heather Steele, M.D. specializes in Hematology & Oncology Physician and practices in Grand Junction, Colorado. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Heather Steele, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Heather Steele, M.D. wrote 109 Medicare Part D claims totaling $200K in drug costs for 34 beneficiaries.
What is Heather Steele, M.D.'s Medicare quality score? ▼
Heather Steele, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 79.1/100 (Quality: 81.3, Cost: 41.3). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Heather Steele, M.D. located? ▼
Heather Steele, M.D. is located at 2596 F RD, Grand Junction, CO, 81505. Phone: (970) 644-3180.
What is Heather Steele, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Heather Steele, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538209606, issued on 02/07/2007.
Does Heather Steele, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Heather Steele, M.D.'s prescribing is 31% brand-name and 69% generic drugs by claim count, with $146K in brand drug costs.
How many Hematology & Oncology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 11,232 Hematology & Oncology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Hematology & Oncology Physician provider writes 847 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Heather Steele, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Heather Steele, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Xarelto, Eliquis. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Heather Steele, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Heather Steele, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 109 Part D claims and 34 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Heather Steele, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Heather Steele, M.D.'s NPI is 1538209606 with credentials M.D.. 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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.
- Quality Performance
- CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) - 2023 performance year.
- 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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