Stephen Lowe, M.D.
NPI 1164861738 · Neurological Surgery Physician · Charleston, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurosurgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Stephen Lowe, M.D. is a Neurological Surgery Physician provider in Charleston, SC (NPI 1164861738).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1164861738
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Neurological Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 35723 (SC)
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
13 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
211 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 | 71 | $118 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 58 | $153 |
| X-Ray of Upper Spine, 2-3 Views72040 | 17 | $35 |
| Computer-Assisted Procedure Inside Brain61781 | 16 | $203 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes99231 | 14 | $45 |
| Use of Operating Microscope69990 | 12 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$181 across 6 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
- 2013-06-17
- Last updated
- 2013-06-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Stephen Lowe's NPI number?
- Stephen Lowe's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1164861738, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Stephen Lowe's specialty?
- Stephen Lowe is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Neurological Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Stephen Lowe located?
- Stephen Lowe's practice location on file with NPPES is 169 Ashley Ave, Charleston, SC 29425-8905.
- What is Stephen Lowe's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Stephen Lowe is (843) 792-1414.
- Does Stephen Lowe accept Medicare?
- Stephen Lowe is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Stephen Lowe's NPI active?
- Yes — Stephen Lowe's NPI (1164861738) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2013-06-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.