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Dr. Steven M. Craig, MD

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(Dr. Steven Michael Craig, M.D.)

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Specializes in: Adult Rheumatology

University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine

Professional interests include: rheumatic diseases

1111 6th Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50314

(515) 247-3121

Dr. Steven M. Craig, MD is a rheumatologist in Des Moines, IA specializing in adult rheumatology. He graduated from University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine. Dr. Steven M. Craig, MD is affiliated with UnityPoint Health, MercyOne and IOWA ARTHRITIS AND OSTEOPOROSIS CENTER PC.

Office Locations

1111 6th Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50314

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UnityPoint Health

8421 Plum Drive
Urbandale, IA 50322

(515) 270-7222

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Steven M. Craig, MD in 2023

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Top 5%

By Volume:

joint aspiration

joint injections

By Affordability:

anti-DNA antibody test

anti-double-stranded DNA antibody test

antinuclear antibody test

blood draw

blood draw for lab tests

calcium blood test

calcium test

complement tests

C-reactive protein testing

extractable nuclear antibody test

intravenous infusion therapy

intravenous infusion

phlebotomy for lab tests

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Iowa, Dr. Steven M. Craig, MD performed more joint aspiration, and joint injections procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for anti-DNA antibody test, anti-double-stranded DNA (anti-dsDNA) antibody test, antinuclear antibody (ANA) test, blood draw, blood draw for lab tests, calcium blood test, calcium test, complement tests, C-reactive protein testing, extractable nuclear antibody (ENA) test, intravenous infusion therapy, intravenous (IV) infusion, phlebotomy for lab tests, TB blood test, total calcium test, tuberculosis (TB) testing, uric acid blood test, uric acid test, venipuncture (phlebotomy), and vitamin D test that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 10%

By Volume:

albumin blood test

biological response modifier therapy

intravenous chemotherapy

intravenous infusion

total calcium test

In 2023, Dr. Steven M. Craig, MD performed more albumin blood test, biological response modifier (BRM) therapy, intravenous (IV) chemotherapy, intravenous (IV) infusion, and total calcium test procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Iowa.

Top 25%

By Volume:

blood draw

creatinine blood test

lab tests

phlebotomy for lab tests

TB blood test

By Affordability:

ALT test

AST test

creatine kinase tests

creatinine blood test

creatinine test

hand X-ray

kidney function tests

liver function tests

magnesium test

sed rate

total creatine kinase test

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Iowa, Dr. Steven M. Craig, MD performed more blood draw, creatinine blood test, lab tests, phlebotomy for lab tests, and TB blood test procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for ALT (SGPT) test, AST (SGOT) test, creatine kinase tests, creatinine blood test, creatinine test, hand X-ray, kidney function tests, liver function tests (LFTs), magnesium test, sed rate (ESR), and total creatine kinase test that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steven M. Craig, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Des Moines, IA during 2012 were lab tests, blood draw, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven M. Craig, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	344
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	48
blood draw	605
chemotherapy	48
doctor visit	1000
hospital care	64
injections	344
inpatient care	64
lab tests	2836
minimally invasive procedures	71
musculoskeletal imaging	150
thoracic (chest) imaging	20
thyroid function tests	12
X-rays	170

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steven M. Craig, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Des Moines, IA during 2013 were lab tests, blood draw, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven M. Craig, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	429
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	63
blood draw	674
chemotherapy	63
doctor visit	1089
hospital care	26
injections	429
inpatient care	26
lab tests	3115
minimally invasive procedures	87
musculoskeletal imaging	255
thoracic (chest) imaging	18
thyroid function tests	13
X-rays	273

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven M. Craig, MD.

**Gender**
Male	131
Female	494

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	605
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	286
From 75 to 84	209
85 and over	65
Less than 65	65

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven M. Craig, MD in 2013

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	28
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	19
Dementia	6
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steven M. Craig, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Des Moines, IA during 2014 were lab tests, blood draw, X-rays and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven M. Craig, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	301
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	111
blood draw	576
chemotherapy	111
doctor visit	1073
hospital care	23
injections	301
inpatient care	23
lab tests	2721
minimally invasive procedures	145
musculoskeletal imaging	300
thoracic (chest) imaging	18
X-rays	318

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven M. Craig, MD.

**Gender**
Male	136
Female	536

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	649
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	332
From 75 to 84	211
85 and over	69
Less than 65	60

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven M. Craig, MD in 2014

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	32
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	19
Dementia	5
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steven M. Craig, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Des Moines, IA during 2015 were lab tests, blood draw, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven M. Craig, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	526
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	84
blood draw	826
chemotherapy	84
doctor visit	1257
injections	526
lab tests	4026
minimally invasive procedures	158
musculoskeletal imaging	297
thoracic (chest) imaging	23
X-rays	320

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven M. Craig, MD.

**Gender**
Male	300
Female	1128

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1350
Black	34
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	676
From 75 to 84	432
85 and over	164
Less than 65	156

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven M. Craig, MD in 2015

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	33
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	19
Dementia	5
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steven M. Craig, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Des Moines, IA during 2016 were lab tests, blood draw, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven M. Craig, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	561
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	84
blood draw	838
chemotherapy	84
doctor visit	1279
hospital care	19
injections	561
inpatient care	19
lab tests	4632
minimally invasive procedures	177
musculoskeletal imaging	342
thoracic (chest) imaging	16
thyroid function tests	13
X-rays	358

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven M. Craig, MD.

**Gender**
Male	151
Female	624

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	742
Black	15
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	371
From 75 to 84	228
85 and over	87
Less than 65	89

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven M. Craig, MD in 2016

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	34
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	21
Dementia	6
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steven M. Craig, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Des Moines, IA during 2017 were lab tests, blood draw, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven M. Craig, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	546
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	101
blood draw	832
chemotherapy	101
doctor visit	1288
injections	546
lab tests	4697
minimally invasive procedures	206
musculoskeletal imaging	382
thoracic (chest) imaging	14
thyroid function tests	12
tuberculosis (TB) testing	12
X-rays	396

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven M. Craig, MD.

**Gender**
Male	148
Female	708

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	810
Black	21
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	432
From 75 to 84	249
85 and over	89
Less than 65	86

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven M. Craig, MD in 2017

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	32
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	21
Dementia	6
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steven M. Craig, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Des Moines, IA during 2018 were lab tests, blood draw, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven M. Craig, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	496
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	123
blood draw	815
chemotherapy	123
doctor visit	1306
injections	496
lab tests	4629
minimally invasive procedures	270
musculoskeletal imaging	401
tuberculosis (TB) testing	15
X-rays	401

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven M. Craig, MD.

**Gender**
Male	172
Female	674

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	809
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	425
From 75 to 84	239
85 and over	95
Less than 65	87

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven M. Craig, MD in 2018

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	34
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	22
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steven M. Craig, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Des Moines, IA during 2019 were lab tests, blood draw, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven M. Craig, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	448
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	135
blood draw	911
chemotherapy	135
doctor visit	1368
injections	448
lab tests	4956
minimally invasive procedures	352
musculoskeletal imaging	405
thyroid function tests	15
tuberculosis (TB) testing	16
X-rays	405

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven M. Craig, MD.

**Gender**
Male	194
Female	723

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	868
Black	11
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	471
From 75 to 84	283
85 and over	93
Less than 65	70

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven M. Craig, MD in 2019

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	38
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	22
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steven M. Craig, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Des Moines, IA during 2020 were lab tests, blood draw, minimally invasive procedures and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven M. Craig, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	378
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	134
blood draw	907
chemotherapy	134
doctor visit	1324
injections	378
lab tests	4987
minimally invasive procedures	394
musculoskeletal imaging	242
thyroid function tests	17
tuberculosis (TB) testing	17
X-rays	242

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven M. Craig, MD.

**Gender**
Male	179
Female	644

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	788
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	426
From 75 to 84	252
85 and over	87
Less than 65	58

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven M. Craig, MD in 2020

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	39
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	19
Dementia	5
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steven M. Craig, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Des Moines, IA during 2021 were lab tests, blood draw, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven M. Craig, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	446
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	116
blood draw	875
chemotherapy	116
doctor visit	1228
injections	446
lab tests	4712
minimally invasive procedures	398
musculoskeletal imaging	281
spinal procedures	12
tuberculosis (TB) testing	23
X-rays	293

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven M. Craig, MD.

**Gender**
Male	176
Female	649

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	786
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	452
From 75 to 84	250
85 and over	84
Less than 65	39

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven M. Craig, MD in 2021

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	43
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	20
Dementia	7
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steven M. Craig, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Des Moines, IA during 2022 were lab tests, blood draw, minimally invasive procedures and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven M. Craig, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	411
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	143
blood draw	877
chemotherapy	143
doctor visit	1266
injections	411
lab tests	4638
minimally invasive procedures	486
musculoskeletal imaging	322
tuberculosis (TB) testing	30
X-rays	322

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven M. Craig, MD.

**Gender**
Male	159
Female	751

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	874
Black	0
Hispanic	11
Asian	0
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	503
From 75 to 84	281
85 and over	96
Less than 65	30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven M. Craig, MD in 2022

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	50
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	18
Dementia	4
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven M. Craig, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Steven M. Craig, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Des Moines, IA were lab tests, blood draw, aspiration and injections.

aspiration	444
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	103
blood draw	794
chemotherapy	103
doctor visit	1225
hospital care	33
injections	444
inpatient care	33
lab tests	4177
minimally invasive procedures	249
musculoskeletal imaging	307
spinal procedures	12
thoracic (chest) imaging	18
thyroid function tests	13
tuberculosis (TB) testing	18
X-rays	318

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven M. Craig, MD.

**Gender**
Male	158
Female	630

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	7
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	752
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	1
Other	8

**Age**
75 to 84	239
85 and over	84
Less than 65	67
65 to 74	397

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven M. Craig, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Steven M. Craig, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, osteoperosis and depression.

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	33
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	18
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Dementia	5
Cancer	7

Education & Training

Dr. Steven M. Craig, MD graduated from University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine. He completed residency at University of Nebraska Medical Center. He is certified by the Rheumatology American Board of Internal Medicine and has a state license in Iowa.

Medical School: University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine

Residency: University of Nebraska Medical Center

Board Certification: Rheumatology American Board of Internal Medicine

Licensed In: Iowa

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Steven M. Craig, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UnityPoint Health

MercyOne

IOWA ARTHRITIS AND OSTEOPOROSIS CENTER PC

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Steven M. Craig, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Nevro Corp.	$105 Senza Spinal Cord Stimulation System $105
SI-Bone, Inc.	$103 $103
Genentech USA, Inc.	$94 Actemra $45	Avastin $27	TARCEVA $22
Celgene Corporation	$62 Otezla $20	$42
Horizon Therapeutics plc	$46 KRYSTEXXA $46
Other	$19 OPSUMIT MACITENTAN $19

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$338
Education	$91

Biography

Dr. Steven Craig's area of specialization is adult rheumatology. Areas of expertise for Dr. Craig include rheumatic diseases. His hospital/clinic affiliations include UnityPoint Health and MercyOne. According to MercyOne, new patients are welcome to contact his office in Des Moines, IA. He attended medical school at the University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine. Dr. Craig's residency was performed at the University of Nebraska Medical Center.

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