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DR. TIONA KIMISHA STEPHENS M.D.
NPI 1073878682
Internal Medicine in Huntersville, NC

Active since July 10, 2012PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
16224 HOLLINGBOURNE RD, HUNTERSVILLE, NC 28078(954) 593-1550 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 11, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 11, 2025, Apr 4, 2023 (2 updates tracked since 2023).

About Dr. Tiona Kimisha Stephens M.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. TIONA KIMISHA STEPHENS M.D. (NPI 1073878682) is an individual internal medicine provider in Huntersville, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (2015-0133) and active in the NPI registry since July 2012. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Alamance Regional Medical Center, and is a graduate of Howard University College Of Medicine (2011).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1073878682
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. TIONA KIMISHA STEPHENSCredential: M.D.
Location Address16224 HOLLINGBOURNE RDHuntersville, NC 28078-5731
Mailing Address16224 Hollingbourne RdHuntersville, NC 28078-5731 · (954) 598-3847
Phone(954) 593-1550
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSHoward University College Of MedicineGraduated 2011
Enumeration DateJuly 10, 2012
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 11, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 11, 2025
✔ NPI 1073878682 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in NC · 2015-0133✔ Licensed in MI · 5315056178✔ Licensed in MI · 4301101307
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
16224 HOLLINGBOURNE RD, Huntersville, NC 28078
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Cigna Healthcare, Oscar Health Plan of North Carolina, Inc.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Tiona Kimisha Stephens M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID2961712781
PECOS Enrollment IDI20151106001805
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

4

Medicare enrollment records show Tiona Stephens reassigns Medicare billing to 4 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Hospital Authority
2.5 mi
Orthopaedic Surgery
9726 SAM FURR RD
Huntersville, NC 28078
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 1,534 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1952800526 (704) 403-7020
Carolinas Physicians Network Inc
2.8 mi
Internal Medicine
16455 STATESVILLE RD, STE 360
Huntersville, NC 28078
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 1,646 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1730362641 (704) 801-3300
Moses Cone Physician Services, Inc.
69 mi
Internal Medicine
104 POMONA DR
Greensboro, NC 27407
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 691 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1528664596 (336) 890-2474
Vidant Medical Group LLC
183 mi
Ambulatory Surgical
701 DOCTORS DR STE N
Kinston, NC 28501
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 1,653 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1376049619 (252) 559-2200

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 4

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
138 services129 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
106 services55 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
24 services17 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
21 services21 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Alamance Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Burlington, NC
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number340070
Location1240 Huffman Mill RdBurlington, NC 27216 · Alamance County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital, The

Acute Care Hospitals · Greensboro, NC
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number340091
Location1200 N Elm StGreensboro, NC 27401 · Guilford County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Carolinas Medical Center/Behav Health

Acute Care Hospitals · Charlotte, NC
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number340113
Location1000 Blythe BlvdCharlotte, NC 28203 · Mecklenburg County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Ecu Health North Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Roanoke Rapids, NC
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number340151
Location250 Smith Church RoadRoanoke Rapids, NC 27870 · Halifax County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Atrium Health University City

Acute Care Hospitals · Charlotte, NC
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number340166
Location8800 North Tyron StreetCharlotte, NC 28262 · Mecklenburg County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28078 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$125.01 typical visit price
range $54.12 – $165.09
Typical copayment $31.25 (range $13.53 – $41.27)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$95.94 typical visit price
range $17.21 – $134.61
Typical copayment $23.98 (range $4.30 – $33.65)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 2

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
4 suppliers29 claims29 services$14.98 avg. paid by Medicare
Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
4 suppliers38 claims38 services$78.42 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Tiona Stephens's NPI number?

The NPI number for Tiona Stephens is 1073878682. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 10, 2012.

Where is Tiona Stephens located?

Tiona Stephens practices at 16224 Hollingbourne Rd, Huntersville, NC 28078. The listed phone number is (954) 593-1550.

What is Tiona Stephens's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Tiona Stephens enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Tiona Stephens is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Tiona Stephens's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Tiona Stephens reassigns Medicare benefits to 4 organizations: The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Hospital Authority (Huntersville, NC), Carolinas Physicians Network Inc (Huntersville, NC), Moses Cone Physician Services, Inc. (Greensboro, NC) and Vidant Medical Group LLC (Kinston, NC). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Tiona Stephens's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Tiona Stephens accept?

Health plans from Cigna Healthcare and Oscar Health Plan of North Carolina, Inc list Tiona Stephens as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Tiona Stephens affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Tiona Stephens is affiliated with Alamance Regional Medical Center, Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital, The, Carolinas Medical Center/Behav Health, Ecu Health North Hospital and Atrium Health University City.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Tiona Stephens was last updated on August 11, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.