Steven Kenneth Yale, M.D.

Hospitalist

Also practices: HOSPITALIST

(760) 837-8905Rancho Mirage, CA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Patients across CA can see Steven Kenneth Yale, M.D. in person in Rancho Mirage or via virtual visit — no travel required. With 11+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the Rancho Mirage area. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis.

At a glance

  • Prescribes opioids less than 27% of reporting doctors in California
  • Uses generic medications more than 52% of reporting doctors in California
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 120 Hospitalist providers in CASee all Hospitalist in Rancho Mirage11+ years experienceNPI since 2016

Older · 2878dNPPES updated 2018-06-19 · verify on CMS

Contact & Location

Practice Location

39000 Bob Hope Dr, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270

Fax: (760) 837-8956
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

3.53%

California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1

Higher than most doctors nationally(-1.6 pts)

3.53% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

88%

California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+5.2 pts)

Typical range among reporting doctors in California

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

265

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

450

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

3,457

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $430k

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.

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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+4%)74%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+3%)73%

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

US avg: 70.2%

↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-12%)37%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here

Chronic Kidney Disease
Lower than avg (-4%)26%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here

Mood Disorders
25%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Ischemic Heart Disease
Lower than avg (-9%)23%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here

Diabetes
Lower than avg (-12%)22%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here

Depression
Lower than avg (-10%)22%

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

US avg: 31.8%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

Industry Payment Transparency

$539 received from industry

34 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate 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 Steven Kenneth Yale's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

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

Career Journey
  1. 11 years in practice

    Established

HospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.

Taxonomy: 208M00000X

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

39000 Bob Hope Dr, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270-3221

Differs from practice location

Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals

CMS Certification Number: 200021

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Virtual Hospitalist Care With Steven Kenneth Yale

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Steven Kenneth Yale for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Rancho Mirage 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 Kenneth Yale

Dr. Yale is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Rancho Mirage, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (760) 837-8905.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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