Dr. Stephen Gale, MD
General Surgery
20+
Years in Practice
Practice Locations
2 locations
About Dr. Stephen Gale
Stephen Gale, MD is a healthcare provider practicing in Boise, ID.
Specialty Definition
A surgeon with expertise in the management of the critically ill and postoperative patient, particularly the trauma victim, who specializes in critical care medicine diagnoses, treats and supports patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and may also facilitate and coordinate patient care among the primary physician, the critical care staff and other specialists.
30
Years Experience
2
Locations
3
States Licensed
Credentials & Board Certifications
Additional Specialties
Primary Specialty
General SurgeryCredentials verified via NPI Registry (NPPES)
Education & Training
Medical School
University Of Illinois College Of Med (chi/peor/rock/chm-urb)
Class of 1996
Licenses & Practice States
Licensed in 3 states
| State | License | Classification | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | M5718 | Surgery | — |
| Arizona | 40382 | Surgery | — |
| Idaho | M-14304 | Surgery |
Public Data Summary for Dr. Stephen Gale
With 20 years of practice, Dr. Stephen Gale is an established general surgery provider, MD, after earning their medical degree at University Of Illinois College Of Med (chi/peor/rock/chm-urb) in 1996. Dr. currently practices across 2 facilities, including Direct Orthopedic Care Llc in Boise, Idaho. Their National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1407862410, and the profile below combines data from CMS NPPES, Medicare billing records, the HHS OIG exclusion list, and — where available — CMS Open Payments, Medicare Utilization, and Part D prescriber summaries.
CMS Medicare data shows Dr. Stephen Gale as a lower-volume general surgery provider, treating approximately 63 Medicare beneficiaries and delivering 163 services in the most recent reporting year. That panel size indicates a smaller, more selective practice pattern.
Under the Physician Payments Sunshine Act, CMS reports that Dr. Stephen Gale received $97 in industry payments in 2023. Payments at this scale are typical for most practicing physicians and generally reflect routine educational activities.
Transparency & Safety
Public records from CMS and OIG databases
Industry Payments
$97
Total payments received from pharmaceutical and medical device companies in 2023.
Source: CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Opioid Prescribing
This provider has no opioid prescriptions on file in Medicare Part D data.
Insurance & Accessibility
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General Surgery Providers Nearby
Same primary specialty near ZIP 83706
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Dr. Stephen Gale
What does Dr. Stephen Gale specialize in?
Dr. Stephen Gale specializes in General Surgery. Secondary taxonomy filings also list Surgery.
Where does Dr. Stephen Gale practice?
Dr. Stephen Gale practices at Direct Orthopedic Care Llc in Boise, Idaho. Dr. is also affiliated with 1 additional facility, listed below.
Does Dr. Stephen Gale accept Medicare?
CMS records show that Dr. Stephen Gale accepts Medicare assignment. CMS billing data shows 63 Medicare beneficiaries treated in the most recent reporting year.
What is Dr. Stephen Gale's NPI number?
Dr. Stephen Gale's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1407862410. This is the unique 10-digit number the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services assigns to every practicing US healthcare provider. You can verify this number directly at the NPPES NPI Registry.
How long has Dr. Stephen Gale been practicing?
Dr. Stephen Gale has approximately 20 years of practice experience, having graduated from University Of Illinois College Of Med (chi/peor/rock/chm-urb) in 1996.