Stephen Fairchild, DDS
NPI 1629164025 · Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) · Merrillville, IN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Oral Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Stephen Fairchild, DDS is a Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) provider in Merrillville, IN (NPI 1629164025).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1629164025
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist)Dental Providers
- Credential
- DDS
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 12007855 (IN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Dental Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 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
18 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 Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 15 Minutes Or More99202 | 18 | $65 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $65–$65 (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 |
|---|---|---|
| Chlorhexidine Gluconate | 336 | 263 |
| Amoxicillin | 228 | 183 |
| Azithromycin | 58 | 49 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 57 | 52 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 16 | 13 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 15 | 11 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 13 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$200 across 6 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
- 2006-10-04
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Stephen Fairchild's NPI number?
- Stephen Fairchild's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1629164025, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Stephen Fairchild's specialty?
- Stephen Fairchild is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) (Dental Providers).
- Where is Stephen Fairchild located?
- Stephen Fairchild's practice location on file with NPPES is 8691 Connecticut Street, Merrillville, IN 46410-6287.
- What is Stephen Fairchild's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Stephen Fairchild is (219) 757-5700.
- Does Stephen Fairchild accept Medicare?
- Stephen Fairchild is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Stephen Fairchild's NPI active?
- Yes — Stephen Fairchild's NPI (1629164025) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.