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Unclaimed ProfileAbout STEPHENSON
Based in Greenville, SC, James Edmond Stephenson, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under thoracic surgery. James graduated from University of South Florida College of Medicine in 1980. James is also listed as specializing in surgery and thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic). According to Medicare claims data, James cared for 347 Medicare patients across 492 services.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (864) 455-1200
- Email not available
Practice Locations
890 W FARIS RD SUITE 320
Greenville, SC 29605
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
492 services · 347 patients · 9 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of central venous tube with port (5 years or older) | Procedure | 36561 |
30 |
| Removal of lymph nodes of chest cavity using an endoscope | Procedure | 32674 |
20 |
| Needle biopsy of windpipe cartilage, airway, and/or lung using an endoscope | Procedure | 31629 |
16 |
| Biopsy of lobe of lung using an endoscope, 1 lobe | Procedure | 31628 |
15 |
| Computer-assisted image-guided navigation of lung airways using an endoscope | Procedure | 31627 |
15 |
| Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion or removal of central vein access device | Imaging | 77001 |
30 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more | Office visit | 99212 |
260 |
| Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes | Office visit | 99231 |
85 |
| Telephone medical discussion with physician, 5-10 minutes | Office visit | 99441 |
21 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other thoracic surgeons at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other thoracic surgeons in Greenville 7
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of South Florida College of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1980 at University of South Florida College of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Insertion of central venous tube with port (5 years or older) 8
Providers in SC who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Stephenson's specialty?
Dr. Stephenson is a thoracic surgeon in Greenville, SC. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “THORACIC SURGERY”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Stephenson?
Dr. Stephenson is listed at 890 W FARIS RD SUITE 320, Greenville, SC 29605. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Stephenson?
The number on file is (864) 455-1200. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Stephenson's NPI number?
Dr. Stephenson's National Provider Identifier is 1821043092. 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. Stephenson's medical education?
Dr. Stephenson attended University of South Florida College of Medicine, graduating in 1980. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Stephenson been practicing?
Dr. Stephenson has 46 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1980, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Stephenson known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Stephenson performs procedures including insertion of central venous tube with port, removal of lymph nodes of chest cavity using an endoscope and needle biopsy of windpipe cartilage, airway, and/or lung using an endoscope; reads or performs imaging such as fluoroscopic guidance for insertion or removal of central vein access device, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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