Louis Stephens, MD
NPI 1528001161 · Family Medicine Physician · Laurens, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Louis Stephens, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Laurens, SC (NPI 1528001161).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1528001161
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 12905 (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
20 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
5,505 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 | 1,801 | $122 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 1,135 | $16 |
| Hemoglobin A1c Level83036 | 515 | $9 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 484 | $9 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 279 | $127 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 217 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 839 | 215 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 677 | 152 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 643 | 178 |
| Omeprazole | 592 | 150 |
| Metformin Hclbrand: Metformin Hcl Er | 545 | 144 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 544 | 141 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,885 across 115 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
- 2006-06-13
- Last updated
- 2021-12-28
- Certified
- 2021-12-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is Louis Stephens's NPI number?
- Louis Stephens's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1528001161, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Louis Stephens's specialty?
- Louis Stephens is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Louis Stephens located?
- Louis Stephens's practice location on file with NPPES is 22580 Highway 76 E, Laurens, SC 29360-8439.
- What is Louis Stephens's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Louis Stephens is (864) 833-5986.
- Does Louis Stephens accept Medicare?
- Louis Stephens is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Louis Stephens's NPI active?
- Yes — Louis Stephens's NPI (1528001161) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-12-28.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.