Medicare Enrolled
Dr. John Steel, M.D.
Radiology - Diagnostic · Sun City Center, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
This page presents federal public records about Dr. Steel from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Steel
Dr. John Steel is a radiology - diagnostic specialist in Sun City Center, FL, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Steel performed 5,151 Medicare services across 1,769 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Steel received a total of $1,243 from 22 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 87 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in radiology - diagnostic. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Steel is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. This is not a quality rating. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 20 years in practice
▲ Top 17% volume in FL
$1,243 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗5,151
Medicare services
Top 17% in FL for radiology - diagnostic
1,769
Unique beneficiaries
$152
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~258 Medicare services per year of practice
Top procedures by volume
Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.
| Procedure | Volume | Avg. paid | Avg. submitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intensity-modulated radiation therapy delivery Delivery of radiation therapy using narrow beams that are spatially and temporally modulated to target specific areas. This process is performed per treatment session. |
840 | $264 | $1,900 |
| CT guidance for radiation therapy This procedure uses computed tomography imaging to guide the precise placement of radiation therapy fields. It ensures accurate positioning for targeted treatment delivery. |
792 | $59 | $508 |
| Calculation of radiation therapy dose | 488 | $34 | $254 |
| Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
345 | $56 | $125 |
| Continuing radiation therapy consultation per week A weekly consultation to review and manage ongoing radiation therapy treatment. |
309 | $65 | $333 |
| Radiation therapy, 3+ areas, 6-10 MeV Radiation treatment delivered to three or more separate areas using advanced techniques like custom blocking and rotational beams with an energy level of 6-10 MeV. |
302 | $176 | $470 |
| Radiation treatment management, 5 sessions Oversight and management of a radiation therapy course consisting of five treatment sessions. |
295 | $148 | $750 |
| Stereoscopic X-ray guidance for radiation therapy localization This procedure uses stereoscopic X-ray imaging to precisely locate the target area for radiation therapy delivery. |
191 | $57 | $575 |
| Design and construction of complex radiation treatment device This code covers the design and construction of a complex radiation treatment device. It does not specify the clinical purpose or conditions treated. |
178 | $71 | $704 |
| Radiation therapy, 3+ areas, 11-19 MeV Delivery of high-energy radiation (11-19 MeV) to three or more separate treatment areas using custom blocking, tangential ports, wedges, rotational beams, and compensators. |
169 | $176 | $520 |
| Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
125 | $41 | $75 |
| Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg | 99 | $133 | $1,350 |
| Radiation treatment planning, complex This procedure involves obtaining the necessary data to develop an optimal radiation treatment plan for three or more treatment areas, or any number of areas requiring special treatment. |
90 | $339 | $1,250 |
| Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
87 | $87 | $200 |
| Complex radiation therapy planning | 70 | $132 | $900 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 65 | $164 | $500 |
| 3D radiation therapy planning This procedure involves creating a three-dimensional treatment plan for radiation therapy. It uses imaging data to map the target area and surrounding tissues to guide precise radiation delivery. |
64 | $269 | $3,681 |
| Transrectal ultrasound of prostate An ultrasound imaging procedure where a probe is inserted into the rectum to create pictures of the prostate gland. |
62 | $131 | $600 |
| Stereotactic radiosurgery, 2nd through 5th session Image-guided robotic radiation therapy delivery for the second through fifth sessions of a fractionated treatment course. This code covers up to five sessions per course of treatment. |
53 | $1,071 | $30,000 |
| X-ray during radiation therapy An X-ray image taken while radiation therapy is being administered to verify treatment positioning. |
50 | $10 | $82 |
| Special radiation treatment | 50 | $80 | $1,470 |
| Special radiation therapy planning This procedure involves the specialized planning required for radiation therapy treatment. |
47 | $50 | $360 |
| Radiation treatment planning, 1 area This procedure involves gathering the necessary data to design the most effective radiation therapy plan for a single treatment area. |
45 | $173 | $1,296 |
| Design and construction of radiation treatment device This code covers the design and construction of a device used for high precision radiation therapy. It does not include the actual administration of radiation treatment. |
43 | $356 | $1,850 |
| High precision radiation therapy planning This procedure involves the detailed planning and setup required for delivering high-precision radiation therapy to a target area of the body. |
39 | $1,392 | $4,200 |
| Special medical radiation therapy consultation A consultation with a radiation oncologist to discuss treatment options and plan for medical radiation therapy. |
38 | $106 | $548 |
| Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter. |
33 | $136 | $275 |
| Design and construction of simple radiation treatment device This code covers the design and construction of a simple radiation treatment device. It does not specify the clinical purpose or condition being treated. |
28 | $30 | $260 |
| Complex application of radiation source A procedure involving the complex placement of a radiation source. The specific clinical purpose is not stated in the source description. |
28 | $695 | $3,700 |
| Complex radiation therapy planning for internal radiation This procedure involves the detailed planning required to deliver internal radiation therapy. It covers the technical preparation necessary for the administration of the treatment. |
27 | $337 | $2,200 |
| Subcutaneous or intramuscular chemotherapy injection This procedure involves administering anti-cancer hormonal medication through an injection into the tissue under the skin or into a muscle. |
24 | $23 | $50 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
21 | $17 | $55 |
| Robotic stereotactic radiosurgery, first session A precise radiation treatment delivered using a robotic linear accelerator guided by imaging. This code covers the first session of a fractionated course or a complete single-session treatment. |
15 | $1,071 | $60,000 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 11 and 20 minutes. |
14 | $69 | $125 |
| Prostate radiation therapy needle insertion A needle or tube is inserted into the prostate to deliver radiation therapy. |
13 | $615 | $3,200 |
| Ultrasound guidance for needle placement Use of ultrasound imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure. |
12 | $45 | $230 |
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.
1.3% high complexity
83.4% medium
15.3% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$1,243
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $178/year across 7 years
Top 40% in FL for radiology - diagnostic
22
Companies
87
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment profile
Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$1,243 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$19
2023
$159
2022
$194
2021
$235
2020
$113
2019
$159
2018
$365
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
INSYS Therapeutics Inc
$239
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$91
ABBVIE INC.
$87
IsoRay, Inc
$84
Novocure Inc.
$80
AbbVie, Inc.
$71
West Therapeutics Development, LLC
$70
Progenics Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$62
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$59
TOLMAR Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$55
Blue Earth Diagnostics Limited
$53
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$52
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$49
Boston Scientific Corporation
$48
Tolmar, Inc.
$24
Teleflex LLC
$23
PROGENICS PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$19
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$18
Ambu Inc.
$17
Myovant Sciences Inc.
$17
GENZYME CORPORATION
$15
AirXpanders, Inc.
$8
Top 3 companies account for 33.6% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AEROFORM TISSUE EXPANDER SYSTEM · Axumin · BRACHYTHERAPY SOURCE · Brachytherapy Source · ELIGARD · GENERAL THERAPIES · IMFINZI · LIBTAYO · LUPRON DEPOT · Lazanda · Lupron · Lupron Depot · Nexavar · ORGOVYX · Oncology · Optune · PROVENGE · PYLARIFY · SOLIRIS · SPACEOAR VUE · SYNDROS · SpaceOAR VUE System - 10mL · Subsys · TAGRISSO · UROLIFT
Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →
Most payments (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Equivalent to $24 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Radiology - diagnostics within 10 mi
65
Per 100K population
4.4
County median income
$75,011
Nearest hospital
HCA FLORIDA SOUTH SHORE HOSPITAL
0.0 mi
0.0 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | Weekly updates |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | Monthly updates |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not public | N/A |
This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Steel is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 17% in FL), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 20 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data. It describes data availability and patterns — not clinical quality. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Steel experienced with intensity-modulated radiation therapy delivery?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Steel performed 840 intensity-modulated radiation therapy delivery services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Steel receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Steel received a total of $1,243 from 22 companies across 87 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Steel's costs compare to other radiology - diagnostics in Sun City Center?
Dr. Steel's average Medicare payment per service is $152. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Steel) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →
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All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.
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