Stephen South, MD
NPI 1043237472 · Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician · Greensboro, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Endocrinology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Stephen South, MD is a Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician provider in Greensboro, NC (NPI 1043237472).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1043237472
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 35210 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
2,173 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 381 | $119 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 235 | $7 |
| Hemoglobin A1c Level83036 | 210 | $10 |
| Blood Test, Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (tsh)84443 | 172 | $16 |
| Complete Blood Cell Count (red Cells, White Blood Cell, Platelets), Automated Test and Automated Differential White Blood Cell Count85025 | 150 | $8 |
| Blood Test, Comprehensive Group of Blood Chemicals80053 | 149 | $10 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 155 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 659 | 169 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 465 | 123 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 296 | 77 |
| Losartan Potassium | 293 | 74 |
| Levothyroxine Sodiumbrand: Synthroid | 255 | 58 |
| Ezetimibe | 251 | 70 |
| Amlodipine Besylate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$58,154 across 178 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-07-15
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Stephen South's NPI number?
- Stephen South's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1043237472, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Stephen South's specialty?
- Stephen South is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Stephen South located?
- Stephen South's practice location on file with NPPES is 2703 Henry St, Greensboro, NC 27405-3669.
- What is Stephen South's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Stephen South is (336) 621-8911.
- Does Stephen South accept Medicare?
- Stephen South is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Stephen South's NPI active?
- Yes — Stephen South's NPI (1043237472) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.