Mark Stern, MD
NPI 1649282765 · Neurological Surgery Physician · Escondido, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurosurgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Mark Stern, MD is a Neurological Surgery Physician provider in Escondido, CA (NPI 1649282765).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1649282765
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Neurological Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- G47596 (CA)
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
463 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 High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 259 | $182 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 92 | $130 |
| Electronic Analysis Reprogramming and Refill of Spinal Canal Drug Infusion Pump By Physician62370 | 67 | $96 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 45 | $220 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $96–$220 (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 · 14 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Meloxicam | 170 | 56 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 114 | 43 |
| Gabapentin | 79 | 19 |
| Baclofen | 51 | 15 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 40 | 18 |
| Pregabalin | 33 | — |
| Ibuprofen | 27 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$3,461 across 58 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
- 2006-08-13
- Last updated
- 2011-12-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Mark Stern's NPI number?
- Mark Stern's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1649282765, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Mark Stern's specialty?
- Mark Stern is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Neurological Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Mark Stern located?
- Mark Stern's practice location on file with NPPES is 705 E Ohio Ave, Escondido, CA 92025-3418.
- What is Mark Stern's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Mark Stern is (760) 489-9490.
- Does Mark Stern accept Medicare?
- Mark Stern is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Mark Stern's NPI active?
- Yes — Mark Stern's NPI (1649282765) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2011-12-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.