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STEPHEN FREDERICK PARSONS MD,PHD
NPI 1770568172
Pediatrics - Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine in Wilmington, NC

Active since December 08, 2005PECOS Enrolled
2131 S 17TH STREET, NEONATOLOGY OFFICE, 1ST FLOOR, BETTY CAMERON CHILDRENS HOSPITAL, WILMINGTON, NC 28401(910) 667-2724(910) 667-7390 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 28, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 28, 2022, Feb 24, 2017 (2 updates tracked since 2017).

About Stephen Frederick Parsons Md,phd NPPES

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

STEPHEN FREDERICK PARSONS MD,PHD (NPI 1770568172) is an individual neonatal-perinatal medicine provider in Wilmington, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (200300181) and active in the NPI registry since December 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains a secondary practice location in Lumberton.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1770568172
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2080N0001X
Provider Legal NameSTEPHEN FREDERICK PARSONSCredential: MD,PHD
Location Address2131 S 17TH STREET, NEONATOLOGY OFFICE, 1ST FLOOR, BETTY CAMERON CHILDRENS HOSPITALWilmington, NC 28401
Mailing AddressPo Box 6683Raleigh, NC 27628-6683 · (919) 740-7999
Phone(910) 667-2724
Fax(910) 667-7390
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateDecember 8, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateApril 28, 20222 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 28, 2022
✔ NPI 1770568172 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatrics · Neonatal-Perinatal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2080N0001X
Licenses✔ Licensed in NC · 200300181✔ Licensed in NC · 2003-000181✔ Licensed in CT · 56121✔ Licensed in ND · 14323
Definition
A pediatrician who is the principal care provider for sick newborn infants. Clinical expertise is used for direct patient care and for consulting with obstetrical colleagues to plan for the care of mothers who have high-risk pregnancies.
2131 S 17TH STREET, NEONATOLOGY OFFICE, Wilmington, NC 28401
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1300 W 27th St Fl 3Lumberton, NC 28358-3075 · Phone (919) 740-7999

Other Identifiers 5

Other806761Partners
Medicaid5901146NC
Other13919Bcbs
Medicaid3810008388WV
Other7544746Aetna

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Stephen Frederick Parsons Md,phd is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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 Stephen Parsons reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Novant Medical Group Inc
3.0 mi
Family Medicine
5058 WRIGHTSVILLE AVE
Wilmington, NC 28403
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Novant Health Medical Group, LLC
  • 2,998 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1285896670 (910) 791-5426
Nhcs Physicians Inc
122 mi
Psychiatry
2460 CURTIS ELLIS DR
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 205 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1215336870 (252) 962-8000

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

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 Stephen Parsons's NPI number?

The NPI number for Stephen Parsons is 1770568172. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 8, 2005.

Where is Stephen Parsons located?

Stephen Parsons practices at 2131 S 17th Street, Neonatology Office 1st Floor, Betty Cameron Childrens Hospital, Wilmington, NC 28401. The listed phone number is (910) 667-2724.

What is Stephen Parsons's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics, specializing in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, with taxonomy code 2080N0001X.

Is Stephen Parsons enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Stephen Parsons is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Stephen Parsons's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Stephen Parsons reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Novant Medical Group Inc (Wilmington, NC) and Nhcs Physicians Inc (Rocky Mount, 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 Stephen Parsons's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Stephen Parsons accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC list Stephen Parsons 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Stephen Parsons was last updated on April 28, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.