Stephen Stern, DPM
NPI 1629016498 · Podiatrist · Bessemer, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Podiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Stephen Stern, DPM is a Podiatrist provider in Bessemer, AL (NPI 1629016498).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1629016498
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- PodiatristPodiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
- Credential
- DPM
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 226 (AL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
1,751 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Removal of Fingernails Or Toenails, 6 Or More Nails11721 | 897 | $38 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 189 | $76 |
| X-Ray of Foot, Minimum of 3 Views73630 | 166 | $27 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 135 | $94 |
| Removal of Noncancer Thickened Skin Growth, 2-4 Growths11056 | 125 | $67 |
| Removal of Noncancer Thickened Skin Growth, 1 Growth11055 | 114 | $58 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mupirocin | 46 | 25 |
| Doxycycline Monohydrate | 37 | 27 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 26 | 25 |
| Clotrimazole/Betamethasone Dipbrand: Clotrimazole-Betamethasone | 24 | 11 |
| Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Hydrocortbrand: Neomycin-Polymyxin-Hydrocort | 19 | 19 |
| Meloxicam | 18 | 15 |
| Cephalexin | 16 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-06-03
- Last updated
- 2008-07-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Stephen Stern's NPI number?
- Stephen Stern's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1629016498, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Stephen Stern's specialty?
- Stephen Stern is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Podiatrist (Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers).
- Where is Stephen Stern located?
- Stephen Stern's practice location on file with NPPES is 811 10th Ave N, Bessemer, AL 35020-5320.
- What is Stephen Stern's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Stephen Stern is (205) 424-9199.
- Does Stephen Stern accept Medicare?
- Stephen Stern is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Stephen Stern's NPI active?
- Yes — Stephen Stern's NPI (1629016498) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2008-07-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.