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- 2716 Ashton Dr, Wilmington, NC 28412
About Stephen Free
Listed in the NPI registry as a physician assistant, Stephen J. Free, PAC MPAS practices in Wilmington, NC. According to Medicare claims data, Stephen cared for 852 Medicare patients across 1,094 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, established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg. NPI 1225091796 identifies this record in the national registry.
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Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (910) 332-3800
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2716 ASHTON DR
Wilmington, NC 28412
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,094 services · 852 patients · 14 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
20 | Less often than most peers in Physician Assistant |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views | Imaging | 72110 |
114 | More than most peers in Physician Assistant |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views | Imaging | 72100 |
73 | More often than most peers in Physician Assistant |
| X-ray of upper spine, 4-5 views | Imaging | 72050 |
57 | More than most peers in Physician Assistant |
| Mri scan of lower spinal canal without contrast | Imaging | 72148 |
56 | More often than most peers in Physician Assistant |
| X-ray of middle spine, 2 views | Imaging | 72070 |
43 | More often than most peers in Physician Assistant |
| X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views | Imaging | 72040 |
19 | As often as other peers in Physician Assistant |
| Mri scan of middle spinal canal without contrast | Imaging | 72146 |
14 | Too few peers to compare |
| Mri scan of upper spinal canal without contrast | Imaging | 72141 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Physician Assistant |
| Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg | Drug given | J3301 |
132 | As often as other peers in Physician Assistant |
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 physician assistants at this location 8
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 6
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
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.
More connections — 32 related providers in 4 groups
Other physician assistants in Wilmington 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1998 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 8
Providers in NC who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Stephen J. Free's specialty?
Stephen J. Free is a physician assistant in Wilmington, NC. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where can I find Stephen J. Free?
Stephen J. Free is listed at 2716 Ashton Dr, Wilmington, NC 28412. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Stephen J. Free?
The number on file is (910) 332-3800. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Stephen J. Free's NPI number?
Stephen J. Free's National Provider Identifier is 1225091796. 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 Stephen J. Free's education?
Stephen J. Free attended Other, graduating in 1998. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Stephen J. Free been practicing?
Stephen J. Free has 28 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1998, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Stephen J. Free known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Stephen J. Free performs procedures including aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views and x-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Stephen J. Free confirmed this information?
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