Stephen Tanner, M.D.
NPI 1700268059 · Internal Medicine Physician · Lubbock, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nephrology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Stephen Tanner, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Lubbock, TX (NPI 1700268059).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1700268059
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- R5943 (TX)
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
984 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 | 304 | $92 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 221 | $74 |
| Dialysis Services, 4 Or More Physician Visits Per Month (20 Years Or Older)90960 | 108 | $336 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 72 | $171 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 66 | $137 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 29 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Lisinopril | 171 | 60 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 159 | 60 |
| Losartan Potassium | 111 | 38 |
| Furosemide | 99 | 38 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 83 | 35 |
| Carvedilol | 74 | 25 |
| Spironolactone | 74 | 25 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$92 across 1 record (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
- 2015-06-23
- Last updated
- 2026-01-21
- Certified
- 2026-01-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Stephen Tanner's NPI number?
- Stephen Tanner's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1700268059, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Stephen Tanner's specialty?
- Stephen Tanner is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Stephen Tanner located?
- Stephen Tanner's practice location on file with NPPES is 11011 Slide Rd Ste 2140w, Lubbock, TX 79424-2274.
- What is Stephen Tanner's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Stephen Tanner is (806) 472-6699.
- Does Stephen Tanner accept Medicare?
- Stephen Tanner is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Stephen Tanner's NPI active?
- Yes — Stephen Tanner's NPI (1700268059) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-01-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.