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DR. RICHARD MCBEE STEWART SR. M.D.
NPI 1952463523
Hospitalist in Highlands, NC

Active since December 13, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
209 HOSPITAL DR, SUITE 303, HIGHLANDS, NC 28741(828) 526-5012(828) 526-9128 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 11, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 11, 2022, Nov 6, 2017 (2 updates tracked since 2017).

About Dr. Richard Mcbee Stewart Sr. M.d. NPPES

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

DR. RICHARD MCBEE STEWART SR. M.D. (NPI 1952463523) is an individual hospitalist provider in Highlands, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (2010-00863) and active in the NPI registry since December 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Memorial Mission Hospital And Asheville Surgery Ce, and maintains a secondary practice location in Burlington.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1952463523
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. RICHARD MCBEE STEWART SR.Credential: M.D.
Location Address209 HOSPITAL DR, SUITE 303Highlands, NC 28741-7623
Mailing AddressPo Box 8310Roanoke, VA 24014-0310 · (540) 345-3556 · Fax (540) 566-3889
Phone(828) 526-5012
Fax(828) 526-9128
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSTulane University School Of MedicineGraduated 1976
Enumeration DateDecember 13, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 11, 20222 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 11, 2022
✔ NPI 1952463523 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
License✔ Licensed in NC · 2010-00863
Definition

Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.

209 HOSPITAL DR, Highlands, NC 28741
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11987 Hilton RdBurlington, NC 27217-2968 · Phone (336) 226-0848

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, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Richard Mcbee Stewart Sr. 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 ID1456254648
PECOS Enrollment IDI20100708000285
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 6

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.

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.
297 services139 patients
Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 99238
Hospital discharge day management of 30 minutes or less includes finalizing your treatment, discussing your progress, and planning after-care at home. It ensures you're ready to leave the hospital and continue recovery safely.
170 services151 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.
147 services69 patients
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.
119 services110 patients
Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes 99309
A follow-up nursing facility visit per day is a daily check-in by a healthcare professional. This 25-minute visit typically involves monitoring your health progress, addressing any concerns, and adjusting treatment plans as necessary. It's a vital part of ensuring your ongoing wellbeing.
17 services11 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.
11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Memorial Mission Hospital And Asheville Surgery Ce

Acute Care Hospitals · Asheville, NC
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number340002
Location509 Biltmore AveAsheville, NC 28801 · Buncombe County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Washington County Hosp Inc

Critical Access Hospitals · Plymouth, NC
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number341314
Location958 Us Hwy 64 EastPlymouth, NC 27962 · Washington County
Emergency services

Angel Medical Center

Critical Access Hospitals · Franklin, NC
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number341326
Location124 Center Court PO Box 1209Franklin, NC 28734 · Macon County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28741 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.

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

Care Plan
Percentage of patients aged 65 years and older who have an advance care plan or surrogate decision maker documented in the medical record that an advance care plan was discussed but the patient did not wish or was not able to name a surrogate decision maker…
92%190 patients4/55-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 3

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
1 supplier11 claims11 services$17.65 avg. paid by Medicare
Home ventilator, any type, used with non-invasive interface, (e.g., mask, chest shell) E0466
DME-Other DME · category DE005N
2 suppliers20 claims20 services$922.52 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
2 suppliers12 claims12 services$94.06 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.

DR. ROBERT CARTER DAVIS MD
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
209 HOSPITAL DR, SUITE 303
HIGHLANDS, NC 28741
Macon County (828) 526-4300
DR. JOHN F. BAUMRUCKER MD
Family Medicine
209 HOSPITAL DR, SUITE #304
HIGHLANDS, NC 28741
Macon County (828) 526-1700
DR. ROBERT T BUCHANAN M.D.
Plastic Surgery
209 HOSPITAL DR, SUITE 202
HIGHLANDS, NC 28741
Macon County (828) 526-3783
DR. CARL CURTISS MD
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
209 HOSPITAL DR, SUITE 304
HIGHLANDS, NC 28741
Macon County (828) 787-2450
DR. PAUL SQUIRE CABIRAN M.D.
Specialist
209 HOSPITAL DR, SUITE 302
HIGHLANDS, NC 28741
Macon County (828) 526-1232
HIGHLANDS CASHIERS HOSPITAL INC
Surgery
209 HOSPITAL DR, SUITE 104
HIGHLANDS, NC 28741
Macon County (828) 526-1495
ALPERT MEDICAL CENTER,PC
Specialist
209 HOSPITAL DR, SUITE 304
HIGHLANDS, NC 28741
Macon County (828) 526-1700
J SCOTT BAKER, M.D.
Family Medicine
209 HOSPITAL DR, SUITE 304
HIGHLANDS, NC 28741
Macon County (828) 526-1700

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 Richard Stewart's NPI number?

The NPI number for Richard Stewart is 1952463523. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 13, 2006.

Where is Richard Stewart located?

Richard Stewart practices at 209 Hospital Dr Suite 303, Highlands, NC 28741. The listed phone number is (828) 526-5012.

What is Richard Stewart's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Is Richard Stewart enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Richard Stewart 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 Richard Stewart accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC list Richard Stewart 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 Richard Stewart affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Richard Stewart is affiliated with Memorial Mission Hospital And Asheville Surgery Ce, Washington County Hosp Inc and Angel Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Richard Stewart was last updated on October 11, 2022. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.