Stephen Bracewell, MD
NPI 1568858868 · Vascular & Interventional Radiology Physician · Hickory, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Diagnostic Radiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Stephen Bracewell, MD is a Vascular & Interventional Radiology Physician provider in Hickory, NC (NPI 1568858868).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1568858868
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Vascular & Interventional Radiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2021-00714 (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
11 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
2,849 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) |
|---|---|---|
| X-Ray of Chest, 1 View71045 | 367 | $8 |
| X-Ray of Chest, 2 Views71046 | 266 | $10 |
| Ct Scan Head Or Brain Without Contrast70450 | 194 | $37 |
| Ct Scan of Abdomen and Pelvis With Contrast74177 | 190 | $81 |
| Ct Scan of Blood Vessels of Chest With Contrast71275 | 121 | $80 |
| Ct Scan of Abdomen and Pelvis Without Contrast74176 | 80 | $76 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 1 distinct drug on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Methylprednisolone | 13 | 12 |
Medicare Part D only. These counts cover prescriptions paid through Medicare Part D in 2024 — they do notinclude cash-pay, commercial-insurance, Medicaid, or Part B–administered drugs, and badly undercount high cash-pay categories (e.g. GLP-1 weight-loss, testosterone, and ED medications). Any drug with 10 or fewer claims is omitted by CMS, and beneficiary counts under 11 are suppressed — so a missing drug means no Part D record, never zero. This is a factual claims summary, not an endorsement, not medical advice, and not a consumer report. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers — by Provider and Drug.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$4,030 across 60 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
- 2015-04-13
- Last updated
- 2021-08-17
- Certified
- 2021-08-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Stephen Bracewell's NPI number?
- Stephen Bracewell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1568858868, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Stephen Bracewell's specialty?
- Stephen Bracewell is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Vascular & Interventional Radiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Stephen Bracewell located?
- Stephen Bracewell's practice location on file with NPPES is 18 13th Ave Ne, Hickory, NC 28601-3748.
- What is Stephen Bracewell's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Stephen Bracewell is (828) 322-2644.
- Does Stephen Bracewell accept Medicare?
- Stephen Bracewell is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Stephen Bracewell's NPI active?
- Yes — Stephen Bracewell's NPI (1568858868) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-08-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.