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Caroline D. Stephens, MD

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About Dr. Stephens

Caroline D. Stephens, MD is a healthcare provider in Gastonia, NC specializing in family medicine. Caroline trained at Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine, graduating in 2004. According to Medicare claims data, Caroline cared for 43 Medicare patients across 83 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more and established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more. This provider record is associated with NPI 1629271440.

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Specialty

Family Medicine (Primary)

Credentials & Licensing

NC licenceAs reported to the NPI registry
No. 2007-00697As reported
NPINational Provider Identifier
1629271440Issued 2007

As reported to the NPI registry ↗

Medicare information

Accepts Medicare assignmentYes
Medicare opt-outNo
Can order and refer in MedicareYes

Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.

Common questions

What is Dr. Stephens's specialty?

Dr. Stephens is a family doctor in Gastonia, NC. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Family Medicine”.

NPI registry

Where can I find Dr. Stephens?

Dr. Stephens is listed at 2290 Remount Rd, Gastonia, NC 28054. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.

NPI registry

How do I contact Dr. Stephens?

The number on file is (704) 867-1402. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.

NPI registry

What is Dr. Stephens's NPI number?

Dr. Stephens's National Provider Identifier is 1629271440. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.

NPI registry

What is Dr. Stephens's medical education?

Dr. Stephens attended Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine, graduating in 2004. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.

CMS public data

How long has Dr. Stephens been practicing?

Dr. Stephens has 22 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2004, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.

CMS public data

What is Dr. Stephens known for?

According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Stephens the Medicare record under this individual NPI shows mainly office visits and diagnostic testing. Hospital-based physicians usually have their procedural work billed by the facility rather than under their own number, so this is a floor on their practice, not a description of it. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.

Medicare claims

Has Dr. Stephens confirmed this information?

Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Stephens. If this is you, claiming it is free.

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