Steven Jerome Mcallen, M.D.
With over 40 years in internal medicine, Steven Jerome Mcallen, M.D. is a long-established internist in Templeton. A University of California, San Diego School of Medicine graduate since 1986, he brings 40+ years of experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 31% of reporting doctors in California
- Uses generic medications more than 48% of reporting doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 5910dNPPES updated 2010-03-01 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
295 Posada Ln Suite C, Templeton, CA 93465-4055
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202318.25/100
California avg: 78.6 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-65.3 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better2.94%
California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-2.2 pts)
2.94% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better87.5%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+4.7 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in CaliforniaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
1,976
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
577
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
8,312
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.19M
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 Arthritis.
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%Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$680 received from industry
35 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate 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 Steven Jerome Mcallen's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1986
University of California, San Diego School of Medicine
40 years in practice
Senior practitioner
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Taxonomy: 207R00000X
Education & Training
University of California, San Diego School of Medicine (Class of 1986)
Primary hospital affiliation: Critical Access Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 191313
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Internal Medicine Care With Steven Jerome Mcallen
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Steven Jerome Mcallen for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Templeton 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 Steven Jerome Mcallen
Dr. Mcallen is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Templeton, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (805) 434-1166.
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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Practice Location
295 Posada Ln Suite C, Templeton, CA 93465-4055
Mailing Address
295 Posada Ln Suite C, Templeton, CA 93465-4055
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