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DR. MICHAEL J STELLA MD
NPI 1134148646
Anesthesiology in Chapel Hill, NC

Active since July 18, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
101 MANNING DR, CHAPEL HILL, NC 27599(919) 966-4996(919) 843-5515 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 8, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 08, 2026.

About Dr. Michael J Stella Md NPPES

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

DR. MICHAEL J STELLA MD (NPI 1134148646) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (200300093) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with North Carolina Specialty Hospital, and is a graduate of University Of Southern California Keck School Of Medicine (2001).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1134148646
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. MICHAEL J STELLACredential: MD
Location Address101 MANNING DRChapel Hill, NC 27599-0001
Mailing Address143 W Franklin StChapel Hill, NC 27516-2539 · (919) 966-4996 · Fax (919) 843-5515
Phone(919) 966-4996
Fax(919) 843-5515
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Southern California Keck School Of MedicineGraduated 2001
Enumeration DateJuly 18, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 8, 2007
✔ NPI 1134148646 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
License✔ Licensed in NC · 200300093
Definition
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
101 MANNING DR, Chapel Hill, NC 27599
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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. Michael J Stella Md 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 ID4082619820
PECOS Enrollment IDI20060928000517
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

2

Medicare enrollment records show Michael Stella reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Regional Anesthesia, PLLC
12 mi
Specialist
3643 N ROXBORO ST
Durham, NC 27704
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 289 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1952486946 (919) 470-6186
Providence Anesthesiology Associates, P.A.
116 mi
Anesthesiology
3735 GLENLAKE DR STE 250
Charlotte, NC 28208
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Providence Anesthesiology Associates PA
  • 483 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1396739884 (704) 749-5800

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 11

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.

Anesthesia for lens surgery 00142
Anesthesia for lens surgery involves administering medication to numb the eye area, ensuring you feel no pain during the procedure. This can be a local anesthetic (numbing only the eye area) or general (where you're asleep). It helps make the surgery comfortable and stress-free.
190 services184 patients
Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve) 64447
This procedure involves injecting a numbing agent and/or steroid into a nerve in your thigh. It's done to alleviate pain or inflammation. A needle will be carefully positioned near the nerve, and the medicine will be administered.
55 services55 patients
Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement 01402
Anesthesia for a total knee joint replacement numbs your body to eliminate pain during surgery. This could be general anesthesia where you're unconscious, or regional anesthesia where only the leg is numb. It's administered by a specialist, ensuring safety and comfort.
50 services50 patients
Anesthesia for procedure on nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue of forearm, wrist, and hand 01810
Anesthesia for procedures on the forearm, wrist, and hand involves administering medication to block sensation in these areas. This helps ensure comfort and painlessness during surgeries or treatments involving nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue in these regions.
40 services40 patients
Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into arm nerve bundle (brachial plexus) 64415
This procedure involves injecting a numbing agent or steroid into your arm's nerve bundle. It's done to manage pain or inflammation. The injection helps block nerve signals that cause discomfort, providing relief. It's a safe, common procedure.
39 services39 patients
Anesthesia for total hip replacement 01214
Anesthesia for total hip replacement is a medical service where medication is given to eliminate pain during surgery. Two types are commonly used: general anesthesia, making you unconscious, or spinal anesthesia, numbing the lower body. The choice depends on your health and your doctor's recommendation.
18 services18 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

North Carolina Specialty Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Durham, NC
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number340049
Location3916 Ben Franklin BoulevardDurham, NC 27704 · Durham County

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

RICHARD M MONTMENY
Physical Therapist
101 MANNING DR
CHAPEL HILL, NC 27599
Orange County (919) 966-8596
JOSEPH PIVEN MD
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
101 MANNING DR
CHAPEL HILL, NC 27599
Orange County (919) 966-8696
DR. JOE T MINCHEW MD
Orthopaedic Surgery
101 MANNING DR
CHAPEL HILL, NC 27599
Orange County (919) 966-8596
DR. ROBERT V KELLY MD
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
101 MANNING DR
CHAPEL HILL, NC 27599
Orange County (919) 966-4996
DR. GEORGE A STOUFFER III MD
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
101 MANNING DR
CHAPEL HILL, ND 27599
Orange County (919) 966-4131
DR. MARGARET L GULLEY MD
Pathology (Clinical Pathology/Laboratory Medicine)
101 MANNING DR
CHAPEL HILL, NC 27599
Orange County (919) 966-4996
PROF. MARY E VANBOURGONDIEN PH.D.
Psychologist (Clinical)
101 MANNING DR
CHAPEL HILL, NC 27599
Orange County (919) 966-8596
MONICA A BELGADO CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
101 MANNING DR
CHAPEL HILL, NC 27599
Orange County (919) 966-4996

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 Michael Stella's NPI number?

The NPI number for Michael Stella is 1134148646. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 18, 2006.

Where is Michael Stella located?

Michael Stella practices at 101 Manning Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27599. The listed phone number is (919) 966-4996.

What is Michael Stella's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is Michael Stella enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Michael Stella 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 Michael Stella's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Michael Stella reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Regional Anesthesia, PLLC (Durham, NC) and Providence Anesthesiology Associates, P.A. (Charlotte, 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 Michael Stella's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is Michael Stella affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Michael Stella is affiliated with North Carolina Specialty Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Michael Stella was last updated on July 8, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 years 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.