Stephen Stephan, MD
NPI 1871088989 · Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician · La Jolla, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Stephen Stephan, MD is a Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician provider in La Jolla, CA (NPI 1871088989).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1871088989
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 313591 (NY)
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
7 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
1,398 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 | 550 | $135 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 239 | $175 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 152 | $97 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 113 | $17 |
| Imaging Guidance for Procedure, 60 Minutes Or Less76000 | 61 | $15 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 7 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 91 | 68 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 61 | 44 |
| Methylprednisolone | 60 | 52 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 25 | 19 |
| Methocarbamol | 23 | 13 |
| Calcitonin,salmon,syntheticbrand: Calcitonin-Salmon | 20 | 13 |
| Gabapentin | 14 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$4,578 across 71 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
- 2018-06-30
- Last updated
- 2023-07-13
- Certified
- 2023-07-13
Frequently asked questions
- What is Stephen Stephan's NPI number?
- Stephen Stephan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871088989, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Stephen Stephan's specialty?
- Stephen Stephan is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Stephen Stephan located?
- Stephen Stephan's practice location on file with NPPES is 10710 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA 92037-1035.
- What is Stephen Stephan's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Stephen Stephan is (858) 554-7988.
- Does Stephen Stephan accept Medicare?
- Stephen Stephan is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Stephen Stephan's NPI active?
- Yes — Stephen Stephan's NPI (1871088989) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-07-13.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.