Richard Stewart, M.D.
NPI 1952463523 · Hospitalist Physician · Highlands, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Hospitalist · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Stewart, M.D. is a Hospitalist Physician provider in Highlands, NC (NPI 1952463523).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1952463523
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hospitalist PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2010-00863 (NC)
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
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
761 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 297 | $73 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, 30 Minutes Or Less99238 | 170 | $76 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 147 | $111 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 119 | $162 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 30 Minutes99309 | 17 | $101 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 35 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 122 | 27 |
| Cefdinir | 52 | 52 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 45 | 16 |
| Carvedilol | 36 | — |
| Prednisone | 34 | 32 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 32 | — |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 30 | 13 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$120 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 1987 Hilton RdBurlington, NC 27217-2968Phone: (336) 226-0848
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-12-13
- Last updated
- 2022-10-11
- Certified
- 2022-10-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Stewart's NPI number?
- Richard Stewart's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1952463523, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Stewart's specialty?
- Richard Stewart is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hospitalist Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Stewart located?
- Richard Stewart's practice location on file with NPPES is 209 Hospital Dr, Highlands, NC 28741-7623.
- What is Richard Stewart's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Stewart is (828) 526-5012.
- Does Richard Stewart accept Medicare?
- Richard Stewart is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Stewart's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Stewart's NPI (1952463523) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-10-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.