James B Steier, MD

Rheumatology Internal Medicine

James B Steier is a Rheumatology Internal Medicine specialist based in Provo, UT with over 28 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE

Telehealth Available
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James B Steier, MD practices as part of a group rheumatologist practice in Provo, UT. He graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine in 1998 and has 28+ years of clinical experience. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include arthritis, hypertension, and high cholesterol (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 85.28/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Federal MIPS score higher than 13% of MIPS-scored doctors in Utah
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 23 Internal Medicine providers in UTSee all Internal Medicine in Provo28+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 381dNPPES updated 2025-05-07 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Utah Physicians Licensing Board (DOPL)

Contact & Location

Practice Location

3507 N University Ave Ste 100, Provo, UT 84604-4479

Fax: (801) 818-1945
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

MIPS Score

2023

85.28/100

Utah avg: 90.6 · US avg: 83.6

Higher than most doctors nationally(+1.7 pts)

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

10.45%

Utah avg: 6.9 · US avg: 5.1

Lower than most doctors nationally(+5.3 pts)

10.45% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Medicare Patients

251

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

277

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

1,723

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $2.09M

Percentile rankings compared against 531 reporting peers in Utah.

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.

Patient Condition Panel

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 Arthritis, Hypertension, and High Cholesterol.

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+26%)75%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-5%)65%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-11%)59%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here

Osteoporosis
Higher than avg (+11%)29%

Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults

US avg: 18.1%

↑ More patients than average (+11%) — a focus area for this doctor

Diabetes
Lower than avg (-7%)27%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here

Mood Disorders
25%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Depression
Lower than avg (-8%)24%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here

Cancer
Higher than avg (+1%)22%

Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts

US avg: 20.8%

↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$95 received from industry

4 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

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 James B Steier's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1998

    Georgetown University School of Medicine

  2. Board certified · May 6, 2025

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 28 years in practice

    Experienced

Internal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Rheumatologists treat autoimmune and inflammatory conditions including rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, psoriatic arthritis, gout, osteoarthritis, and vasculitis. They manage biologic therapies and joint-preserving treatments.

Taxonomy: 207RR0500X

Education & Training

Georgetown University School of Medicine (Class of 1998)

Virtual Internal Medicine Care With James B Steier

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with James B Steier for arthritis follow-ups, blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management — no travel to Provo 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 James B Steier

NPI records show Dr. Steier as active with telehealth listed in Provo, UT. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (801) 818-1940.

Verified across 6 federal data sources

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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