Caroline Stephens, MD
NPI 1629271440 · Family Medicine Physician · Gastonia, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Caroline Stephens, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Gastonia, NC (NPI 1629271440).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1629271440
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2007-00697 (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
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
83 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 | 44 | $121 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 39 | $170 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $121–$170 (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 · 31 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 44 | 13 |
| Gabapentin | 32 | 12 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 25 | — |
| Buspirone Hcl | 24 | — |
| Fluoxetine Hcl | 23 | — |
| Losartan Potassium | 22 | — |
| Omeprazole | 22 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,243 across 62 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
- 2007-06-08
- Last updated
- 2023-11-14
- Certified
- 2023-11-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is Caroline Stephens's NPI number?
- Caroline Stephens's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1629271440, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Caroline Stephens's specialty?
- Caroline Stephens is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Caroline Stephens located?
- Caroline Stephens's practice location on file with NPPES is 2290 Remount Rd, Gastonia, NC 28054-4725.
- What is Caroline Stephens's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Caroline Stephens is (704) 867-1402.
- Does Caroline Stephens accept Medicare?
- Caroline Stephens is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Caroline Stephens's NPI active?
- Yes — Caroline Stephens's NPI (1629271440) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-11-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.