Bernard Jay Steyer, M.D.
Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine
Bernard Jay Steyer is a Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in Burlingame, CA with over 48 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: CRITICAL CARE (INTENSIVISTS), INTERNAL MEDICINE
Bernard Jay Steyer, M.D. has been part of the Burlingame medical community since 2006 in group practice. Trained at Temple University School of Medicine (class of 1978), he has been practicing for over 48 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and COPD (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 89/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 43% of reporting doctors in California
- Federal MIPS score higher than 73% of MIPS-scored doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
1750 El Camino Real Ste 307, Burlingame, CA 94010-3216
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 73% of doctors in California on federal quality measures, prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.
MIPS Score
202389/100
California avg: 78.6 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+5.4 pts)
Better than 73% of MIPS-scored doctors in CaliforniaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better1.58%
California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-3.5 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in California1.58% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better66%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-16.8 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
513
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
394
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
3,414
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $721k
Percentile rankings compared against 9,360 reporting peers in California.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and COPD.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
US avg: 20.4%↑ More patients than average (+22%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition causing airway inflammation, wheezing, and difficulty breathing
US avg: 13.3%↑ More patients than average (+22%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↑ More patients than average (+7%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$491 received from industry
18 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Bernard Jay Steyer's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1978
Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University
Board certified · Aug 25, 2022
Self-reported via NPPES
48 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Pulmonologists specialize in respiratory conditions including asthma, COPD, pneumonia, pulmonary fibrosis, sleep apnea, and lung cancer screening. They manage patients on ventilators and perform bronchoscopies.
Taxonomy: 207RP1001X
Education & Training
Temple University School of Medicine (Class of 1978)
Primary hospital affiliation: Psychiatric
CMS Certification Number: 184014
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Pulmonary Disease Care With Bernard Jay Steyer
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Bernard Jay Steyer for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, COPD management — no travel to Burlingame required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Bernard Jay Steyer
NPI records show Dr. Steyer as active with telehealth listed in Burlingame, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (650) 697-5367.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Bernard Jay Steyer
Practice Location
1750 El Camino Real Ste 307, Burlingame, CA 94010-3216
Mailing Address
1750 El Camino Real Ste 307, Burlingame, CA 94010-3216
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