Stephen Pournaras, M D
NPI 1821088816 · Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician · Fairfax, VA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Stephen Pournaras, M D is a Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician provider in Fairfax, VA (NPI 1821088816).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1821088816
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Hand Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M D
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 0101037662 (VA)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
971 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 | 237 | $129 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 128 | $94 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 88 | $113 |
| X-Ray of Finger, Minimum of 2 Views73140 | 80 | $42 |
| Application of Nonmoveable Forearm to Hand Splint29125 | 62 | $21 |
| Injection Into Tendon Or Ligament20550 | 60 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$116 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
- 2005-10-21
- Last updated
- 2026-04-06
- Certified
- 2026-04-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is Stephen Pournaras's NPI number?
- Stephen Pournaras's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821088816, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Stephen Pournaras's specialty?
- Stephen Pournaras is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Stephen Pournaras located?
- Stephen Pournaras's practice location on file with NPPES is 3998 Fair Ridge Dr Ste 100-A, Fairfax, VA 22033-2907.
- What is Stephen Pournaras's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Stephen Pournaras is (703) 591-0077.
- Does Stephen Pournaras accept Medicare?
- Stephen Pournaras is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Stephen Pournaras's NPI active?
- Yes — Stephen Pournaras's NPI (1821088816) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-04-06.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.