STEPHEN FOLGER GRINTON MD
NPI 1962590166
Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease in Shelby, NC

Q: What is Stephen Grinton's NPI number?

The NPI number for Stephen Grinton is 1962590166. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 11, 2006.

Q: What is Stephen Grinton's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Pulmonary Disease, with taxonomy code 207RP1001X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Stephen Grinton was last updated on July 15, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.

Active since October 11, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

95.35/100

CMS Quality Rating

1010 E DIXON BLVD, SHELBY, NC 28152(980) 487-2700 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 15, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 15, 2024, May 4, 2023, Mar 9, 2023 and 54 more (57 updates tracked since 2018).

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About Stephen Folger Grinton Md NPPES

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

STEPHEN FOLGER GRINTON MD (NPI 1962590166) is an individual pulmonary disease provider in Shelby, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (200400342) and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Atrium Health Lincoln, and maintains 4 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1962590166

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207RP1001X

Provider Legal NameSTEPHEN FOLGER GRINTONCredential: MD

Location Address1010 E DIXON BLVDShelby, NC 28152-6838

Mailing AddressPo Box 19305Charlotte, NC 28219-9305

Phone(980) 487-2700

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSUniversity Of Illinois College Of Med (chi/peor/rock/chm-urb)Graduated 1981

Enumeration DateOctober 11, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateJuly 15, 202457 updates tracked since enumeration

✔ NPI 1962590166 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Pulmonary DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207RP1001X

License✔ Licensed in NC · 200400342

Definition

An internist who treats diseases of the lungs and airways. The pulmonologist diagnoses and treats cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental diseases, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema and other complex disorders of the lungs.

Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 200400342 (NC)

Also ListedInternal Medicine · Sleep MedicineTaxonomy 207RS0012X · License 200400342 (NC)

1010 E DIXON BLVD, Shelby, NC 28152

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Secondary Practice Locations 4

Location 1447 McAlister Rd, Ste 2400Lincolnton, NC 28092-4114 · Phone (980) 487-2700

Location 2825 E King StKings Mountain, NC 28086-3186 · Phone (704) 510-9900

Location 31350 S Kings DrCharlotte, NC 28207-2134 · Phone (704) 446-4490

Location 4441 McAlister RdLincolnton, NC 28092-4126 · Phone (980) 487-2700

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

Stephen Folger Grinton 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 ID749266443

PECOS Enrollment IDI20040624001303

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.

143 services98 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.

42 services35 patients

Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes 99442

This is a service where you have a phone conversation with your doctor for 11-20 minutes. It's used for discussing health concerns, reviewing test results, or managing ongoing conditions. It's a convenient way to receive medical advice without an in-person visit.

36 services31 patients

Test to determine lung volumes using sensors 94726

This test, called spirometry, measures lung capacity using sensors. You breathe into a mouthpiece attached to a device that records the amount and rate of air you inhale and exhale. It helps diagnose and monitor lung conditions.

35 services33 patients

Test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases 94729

This is a test called a pulmonary function test, which helps understand the efficiency of your lungs. It measures how much air your lungs can hold, how quickly you can move air in and out of your lungs, and how well your lungs put oxygen into and remove carbon dioxide from your blood.

35 services33 patients

Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume changes before and after medication administration 94060

This procedure measures how air flows in and out of your lungs. It's done before and after medication to see if the treatment improves your breathing. It's a simple, non-invasive test that involves breathing into a device called a spirometer.

34 services32 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Atrium Health Lincoln

Acute Care Hospitals · Lincolnton, NC

5/5 CMS rating

OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority

CMS Certification Number340145

Location433 Mcalister RdLincolnton, NC 28092 · Lincoln County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28152 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.

95.35/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored through an Alternative Payment Model

Quality

84.22

Promoting Interoperability

100

Improvement Activities

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 18

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

Tubing with integrated heating element for use with positive airway pressure device A4604

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

8 suppliers21 claims21 services$34.04 avg. paid by Medicare

Full face mask used with positive airway pressure device, each A7030

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

6 suppliers35 claims35 services$82.61 avg. paid by Medicare

Face mask interface, replacement for full face mask, each A7031

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

5 suppliers32 claims68 services$31.37 avg. paid by Medicare

Cushion for use on nasal mask interface, replacement only, each A7032

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

8 suppliers37 claims198 services$16.57 avg. paid by Medicare

Pillow for use on nasal cannula type interface, replacement only, pair A7033

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

5 suppliers11 claims61 services$13.74 avg. paid by Medicare

Nasal interface (mask or cannula type) used with positive airway pressure device, with or without head strap A7034

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

12 suppliers59 claims59 services$52.78 avg. paid by Medicare

Headgear used with positive airway pressure device A7035

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

15 suppliers52 claims52 services$15.89 avg. paid by Medicare

Tubing used with positive airway pressure device A7037

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

8 suppliers62 claims62 services$12.20 avg. paid by Medicare

Filter, disposable, used with positive airway pressure device A7038

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

15 suppliers73 claims417 services$1.91 avg. paid by Medicare

Water chamber for humidifier, used with positive airway pressure device, replacement, each A7046

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

9 suppliers32 claims32 services$13.08 avg. paid by Medicare

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N

2 suppliers18 claims20 services$16.58 avg. paid by Medicare

Portable oxygen contents, gaseous, 1 month's supply = 1 unit E0443

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N

2 suppliers12 claims14 services$40.44 avg. paid by Medicare

Respiratory assist device, bi-level pressure capability, without backup rate feature, used with noninvasive interface, e.g., nasal or facial mask (intermittent assist device with continuous positive airway pressure device) E0470

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

2 suppliers13 claims13 services$74.24 avg. paid by Medicare

Respiratory assist device, bi-level pressure capability, with back-up rate feature, used with noninvasive interface, e.g., nasal or facial mask (intermittent assist device with continuous positive airway pressure device) E0471

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

2 suppliers12 claims12 services$175.79 avg. paid by Medicare

Humidifier, heated, used with positive airway pressure device E0562

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

5 suppliers17 claims17 services$122.32 avg. paid by Medicare

Nebulizer, with compressor E0570

DME-Other DME · category DE000N

4 suppliers26 claims26 services$5.12 avg. paid by Medicare

Continuous positive airway pressure (cpap) device E0601

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

11 suppliers170 claims172 services$30.90 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

6 suppliers47 claims47 services$80.76 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 16

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

REBECCA MANCE HILL FNP

Nurse Practitioner (Family)

1010 E DIXON BLVD, STE B
SHELBY, NC 28152

Cleveland County (980) 487-2900

RYAN CHRISTOPHER CHANEY PA

Physician Assistant

1010 E DIXON BLVD, STE B
SHELBY, NC 28152

Cleveland County (980) 487-2900

CASEY DOUGLAS HANKINS FNP

Nurse Practitioner (Family)

1010 E DIXON BLVD, STE B
SHELBY, NC 28152

Cleveland County (980) 487-2900

ROCKY BLUE READLING NP

Nurse Practitioner

1010 E DIXON BLVD
SHELBY, NC 28152

Cleveland County (980) 487-2700

MELISSA ANN GOLDSTEIN PA

Physician Assistant

1010 E DIXON BLVD, STE B
SHELBY, NC 28152

Cleveland County (980) 487-2900

DAVID JAMES SALTER PA

Physician Assistant

1010 E DIXON BLVD, STE B
SHELBY, NC 28152

Cleveland County (980) 487-2900

ALANA GOLDBERG NETHERCUTT PA

Physician Assistant

1010 E DIXON BLVD, STE B
SHELBY, NC 28152

Cleveland County (980) 487-2900

LYNNE LE FNP

Nurse Practitioner (Family)

1010 E DIXON BLVD, STE B
SHELBY, NC 28152

Cleveland County (980) 487-2900

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 Grinton's NPI number?

The NPI number for Stephen Grinton is 1962590166. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 11, 2006.

Where is Stephen Grinton located?

Stephen Grinton practices at 1010 E Dixon Blvd, Shelby, NC 28152. The listed phone number is (980) 487-2700.

What is Stephen Grinton's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Pulmonary Disease, with taxonomy code 207RP1001X.

Is Stephen Grinton enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Stephen Grinton 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.

Is Stephen Grinton affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Stephen Grinton is affiliated with Atrium Health Lincoln.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Stephen Grinton was last updated on July 15, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.