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Based in Hendersonville, NC, Stephen Joseph Capps, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology. Stephen graduated from University of Arizona College of Medicine in 1979.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
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Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Capps?
Dr. Capps is an ophthalmology in Hendersonville, NC. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “OPHTHALMOLOGY”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Capps's address?
Dr. Capps is listed at 630 5TH AVE W, Hendersonville, NC 28739. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Capps?
The number on file is (828) 693-0747. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Capps?
Dr. Capps's National Provider Identifier is 1568552297. 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
Where did Dr. Capps train?
Dr. Capps attended University of Arizona College of Medicine, graduating in 1979. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Capps have?
Dr. Capps has 47 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1979, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Capps perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Capps performs procedures including removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser; provides treatments such as imaging of retina and established patient complete exam of visual system, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Capps. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (828) 693-0747
- Email not available
Practice Locations
630 5TH AVE W
Hendersonville, NC 28739
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,243 services · 1,908 patients · 11 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
28 |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
439 |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
130 |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
88 |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
67 |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
46 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
671 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
561 |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
157 |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99203 |
43 |
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 ophthalmology specialists at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 3
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other ophthalmology specialists in Hendersonville 7
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of Arizona College of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1979 at University of Arizona College of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser 8
Providers in NC who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.