Stephen Ume, MD
NPI 1558312462 · Ophthalmology Physician · Duluth, GA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Stephen Ume, MD is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in Duluth, GA (NPI 1558312462).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1558312462
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- ME94281 (FL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
145 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 | 77 | $126 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 24 | $165 |
| New Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92004 | 21 | $146 |
| Photography of the Retina92250 | 12 | $36 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 11 | $35 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $35–$165 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 7 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 131 | 35 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 39 | 29 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 37 | 12 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 31 | — |
| Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexamethabrand: Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth | 27 | 17 |
| Netarsudil Mesylat/Latanoprostbrand: Rocklatan | 13 | — |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 12 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$17 across 1 record (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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 7205 Bonneval RdJacksonville, FL 32256-7565Phone: (904) 296-0098Fax: (904) 861-3899
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-05-15
- Last updated
- 2022-04-05
- Certified
- 2022-04-05
Frequently asked questions
- What is Stephen Ume's NPI number?
- Stephen Ume's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1558312462, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Stephen Ume's specialty?
- Stephen Ume is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Stephen Ume located?
- Stephen Ume's practice location on file with NPPES is 3840 Peachtree Industrial Blvd Ste 100, Duluth, GA 30096-5032.
- What is Stephen Ume's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Stephen Ume is (678) 585-1901.
- Does Stephen Ume accept Medicare?
- Stephen Ume is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Stephen Ume's NPI active?
- Yes — Stephen Ume's NPI (1558312462) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-04-05.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.