Joseph Stern, MD
NPI 1558352831 · Neurological Surgery Physician · Ann Arbor, MI
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurosurgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joseph Stern, MD is a Neurological Surgery Physician provider in Ann Arbor, MI (NPI 1558352831).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1558352831
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Neurological Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 9600051 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
25 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) |
|---|---|---|
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 25 | $184 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $184–$184 (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.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$4,800 across 4 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 1130 N Church StSuite 200Greensboro, NC 27401-1038Phone: (336) 272-4578Fax: (336) 272-5931
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-11-04
- Last updated
- 2024-08-18
- Certified
- 2024-08-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joseph Stern's NPI number?
- Joseph Stern's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1558352831, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joseph Stern's specialty?
- Joseph Stern is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Neurological Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Joseph Stern located?
- Joseph Stern's practice location on file with NPPES is 1500 E Medical Center Dr, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5000.
- What is Joseph Stern's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joseph Stern is (734) 936-4000.
- Does Joseph Stern accept Medicare?
- Joseph Stern is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joseph Stern's NPI active?
- Yes — Joseph Stern's NPI (1558352831) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-08-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.