Stephen Tower, MD
NPI 1710915962 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Anchorage, AK
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Stephen Tower, MD is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in Anchorage, AK (NPI 1710915962).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1710915962
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 3012 (AK)
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
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
552 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 | 236 | $161 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 149 | $78 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 51 | $113 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 48 | $227 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 32 | $278 |
| Replacement of Knee Joint, Both Sides of Knee |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 5 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 96 | 31 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 68 | 28 |
| Meloxicam | 26 | 13 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 23 | 17 |
| Water for Irrigation,sterilebrand: Water | 18 | 13 |
Medicare Part D only. These counts cover prescriptions paid through Medicare Part D in 2024 — they do notinclude cash-pay, commercial-insurance, Medicaid, or Part B–administered drugs, and badly undercount high cash-pay categories (e.g. GLP-1 weight-loss, testosterone, and ED medications). Any drug with 10 or fewer claims is omitted by CMS, and beneficiary counts under 11 are suppressed — so a missing drug means , never zero. This is a factual claims summary, not an endorsement, not medical advice, and not a consumer report. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers — by Provider and Drug.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$108 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
- 2006-06-28
- Last updated
- 2025-12-29
- Certified
- 2025-12-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is Stephen Tower's NPI number?
- Stephen Tower's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1710915962, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Stephen Tower's specialty?
- Stephen Tower is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Stephen Tower located?
- Stephen Tower's practice location on file with NPPES is 301 W Northern Lights Blvd Ste 600, Anchorage, AK 99503-2650.
- What is Stephen Tower's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Stephen Tower is (907) 771-3500.
- Does Stephen Tower accept Medicare?
- Stephen Tower is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Stephen Tower's NPI active?
- Yes — Stephen Tower's NPI (1710915962) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-12-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.