Stephen Tafor, MD
NPI 1700844321 · Interventional Pain Medicine Physician · Macon, GA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Anesthesiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Stephen Tafor, MD is a Interventional Pain Medicine Physician provider in Macon, GA (NPI 1700844321).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1700844321
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Interventional Pain Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 57329 (GA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 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
3,357 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 1,493 | $77 |
| Testing for Presence of Drug, By Chemistry Analyzers80307 | 449 | $60 |
| Drug Test(s), Definitive, Utilizing (1) Drug Identification Methods Able to Identify Individual Drugs and Distinguish Between Structural Isomers (but Not Necessarily Stereoisomers), Including, But Not Limited to Gc/Ms (any Type, Single Or Tandem) and Lc/MsG0481 | 371 | $152 |
| Evaluation of Neuropsychological Test, First Hour96132 | 233 | $109 |
| Administration of Psychological Or Neuropsychological Test By Technician, First 30 Minutes96138 | 209 | $28 |
| Use of a Drug to Induce Depression of Consciousness By Physician Performing a Procedure (5 Years Or Older), Initial 15 Minutes |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 25 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 2,370 | 429 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 639 | 115 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 323 | 53 |
| Morphine Sulfatebrand: Morphine Sulfate Er | 151 | 28 |
| Gabapentin | 121 | 76 |
| Buprenorphine Hclbrand: Belbuca |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$3,929 across 75 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
- 2006-05-03
- Last updated
- 2023-08-18
- Certified
- 2023-08-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is Stephen Tafor's NPI number?
- Stephen Tafor's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1700844321, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Stephen Tafor's specialty?
- Stephen Tafor is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Interventional Pain Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Stephen Tafor located?
- Stephen Tafor's practice location on file with NPPES is 101 Preston Ct, Macon, GA 31210-5772.
- What is Stephen Tafor's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Stephen Tafor is (478) 745-2385.
- Does Stephen Tafor accept Medicare?
- Stephen Tafor is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Stephen Tafor's NPI active?
- Yes — Stephen Tafor's NPI (1700844321) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-08-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.