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MRS. HERA STEPHENS M.D.
NPI 1740475193
Psychiatry & Neurology - Neurology in Tampa, FL

Active since September 10, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
13330 USF LAUREL DR, TAMPA, FL 33612(813) 974-3541 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 29, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Mrs. Hera Stephens M.d. NPPES

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

MRS. HERA STEPHENS M.D. (NPI 1740475193) is an individual neurology provider in Tampa, Florida, licensed in Florida (ME107888) and active in the NPI registry since September 2007. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Adventhealth North Pinellas, and is a graduate of Other (1994).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1740475193
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy2084N0400X
Provider Legal NameMRS. HERA STEPHENSCredential: M.D.
Location Address13330 USF LAUREL DRTampa, FL 33612-6601
Mailing AddressPo Box 917770Orlando, FL 32891-0001 · (813) 974-2201 · Fax (813) 974-4325
Phone(813) 974-3541
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1994
Enumeration DateSeptember 10, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 29, 2021
NPPES CertifiedMarch 29, 2021
✔ NPI 1740475193 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · NeurologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084N0400X
License✔ Licensed in FL · ME107888
Definition
A Neurologist specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases or impaired function of the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, muscles, autonomic nervous system, and blood vessels that relate to these structures.
13330 USF LAUREL DR, Tampa, FL 33612
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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Ira Vanguely Stephens

Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid003817500FL
Other14F6PFL · Blue Cross Clue Shield

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan, Ambetter Health, Ambetter of Alabama and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Mrs. Hera 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 ID2961673884
PECOS Enrollment IDI20110923000569
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 9

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
201 services131 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more 99212
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously seen the doctor. During this 10-19 minute visit, the doctor will review your health status, discuss any concerns, and manage ongoing treatments or medications. It's a chance to ensure your health is on track.
77 services68 patients
Needle measurement of electrical activity in arm or leg muscles, complete study 95886
This procedure, known as an electromyography (EMG), involves inserting a small needle into your arm or leg muscles to measure their electrical activity. This complete study helps diagnose issues with nerves or muscles, providing valuable data for your treatment plan.
57 services47 patients
Needle measurement of electrical activity in arm or leg muscles, limited study 95885
This procedure, known as an electromyography (EMG), involves placing tiny needles into your arm or leg muscles to measure their electrical activity. It's a limited study, meaning only specific muscles are tested. This helps identify any muscle or nerve dysfunction.
50 services36 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
47 services37 patients
Nerve conduction, 9-10 studies 95911
Nerve conduction studies involve sending small electrical shocks through the skin to measure how quickly nerves transmit signals. This helps detect nerve damage. 9-10 studies mean this process will be repeated on different nerves to gather comprehensive data.
33 services32 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Adventhealth North Pinellas

Acute Care Hospitals · Tarpon Springs, FL
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number100055
Location1395 S Pinellas AveTarpon Springs, FL 34689 · Pinellas County
Emergency services

Tampa General Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Tampa, FL
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number100128
Location1 Tampa General CirTampa, FL 33606 · Hillsborough County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 33612 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
$130.04 typical visit price
range $56.00 – $171.84
Typical copayment $32.51 (range $14.00 – $42.96)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$99.16 typical visit price
range $17.57 – $139.16
Typical copayment $24.79 (range $4.39 – $34.79)
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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

Reported Quality Measures

Colorectal Cancer Screening
Percentage of adults 50-75 years of age who had appropriate screening for colorectal cancer
100%136 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…
25%254 patients2/55-star benchmark: 100%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 4

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

Supplies for maintenance of non-insulin drug infusion catheter, per week (list drugs separately) A4221
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
3 suppliers29 claims113 services$18.39 avg. paid by Medicare
Ambulatory infusion pump, mechanical, reusable, for infusion 8 hours or greater E0779
DME-Other DME · category DE000N
2 suppliers13 claims13 services$12.58 avg. paid by Medicare
Injection, immune globulin (hizentra), 100 mg J1559
Treatment-Injections and Infusions (nononcologic) · category RI008N
3 suppliers30 claims33,000 services$9.56 avg. paid by Medicare
Supplies for external non-insulin drug infusion pump, syringe type cartridge, sterile, each K0552
DME-Other DME · category DE000N
3 suppliers29 claims333 services$2.37 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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.

JUAN CARLOS CARDET GUISASAOLA MD
Allergy & Immunology
13330 USF LAUREL DR
TAMPA, FL 33612
Hillsborough County (813) 974-2201
DR. ASHLEY BROOKE AUSTIN JOHNSON DNP, APRN, AGPCNP-C
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
13330 USF LAUREL DR
TAMPA, FL 33612
Hillsborough County (813) 259-0600
CORINA CLAVO MCLAMORE MPH, RDN, LD/N, CDE
Dietitian, Registered
13330 USF LAUREL DR, DIABETES CENTER
TAMPA, FL 33612
Hillsborough County (813) 974-2201
DR. NATHAN I VISWESHWAR M.D.
Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)
13330 USF LAUREL DR
TAMPA, FL 33612
Hillsborough County (813) 974-2201
DR. FAREEHA HUSSAINI M.D.
Family Medicine
13330 USF LAUREL DR
TAMPA, FL 33612
Hillsborough County (813) 974-2201
DR. HEIDI BOUTROS MINA MD
Ophthalmology
13330 USF LAUREL DR
TAMPA, FL 33612
Hillsborough County (813) 821-8038
NISHIT S PATEL MD
Dermatology
13330 USF LAUREL DR, MDC79
TAMPA, FL 33612
Hillsborough County (813) 974-2201
MARIE E. LABADIE-DEGENNARO APRN
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
13330 USF LAUREL DR
TAMPA, FL 33612
Hillsborough County (813) 974-2201

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 Hera Stephens's NPI number?

The NPI number for Hera Stephens is 1740475193. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 10, 2007. The provider is also known as Ira Vanguely Stephens.

Where is Hera Stephens located?

Hera Stephens practices at 13330 Usf Laurel Dr, Tampa, FL 33612. The listed phone number is (813) 974-3541.

What is Hera Stephens's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Neurology, with taxonomy code 2084N0400X.

Is Hera Stephens enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Hera 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.

What insurance does Hera Stephens accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan, Ambetter of Alabama, AvMed and Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL) and 4 other insurers list Hera 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 Hera Stephens affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Hera Stephens is affiliated with Adventhealth North Pinellas and Tampa General Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Hera Stephens was last updated on March 29, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.