Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Dean Stephens, M.D.

Rheumatology Physician (CMS: Rheumatology) · Savannah, GA

  • NPI 1134256381
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 96.1 / 100 · 2023
  • 13 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 3 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
5400 Waters Ave
Savannah, GA 31404
(912) 349-4227
fax (912) 349-4457
Additional location
110 Rushing Ln Ste B
Statesboro, GA 304586027
Additional location
23 Plantation Park Dr Ste 101
Bluffton, SC 299106072
(843) 815-6555

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
February 2007 — 19 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 14, 2025
Year of graduation
2013 — 13 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RR0500X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Georgia #065898

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1134256381. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
210,692
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$3,441,934
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
J1602 Injection, golimumab, 1 mg, for intravenous use 66,308 99 $13
J0717 Injection, certolizumab pegol, 1 mg (code may be used for medicare when drug administered under the direct supervision of a physician, not for use when drug is self administered) 57,600 30 $5
J3262 Injection, tocilizumab, 1 mg 36,480 16 $6
J0129 Injection, abatacept, 10 mg (code may be used for medicare when drug administered under the direct supervision of a physician, not for use when drug is self administered) 30,875 75 $42
J1745 Injection, infliximab, excludes biosimilar, 10 mg 4,770 22 $33
J9312 Injection, rituximab, 10 mg 4,620 21 $75
J0897 Injection, denosumab, 1 mg 2,760 31 $23
96365 Infusion into a vein for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis, 1 hour or less 730 169 $58
80053 Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals 686 359 $10
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count 684 359 $7

In context: peer comparison

Among 5 peers in this city , average services per provider: 3,666. This provider delivers 57× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$1,969
Transactions
88
Manufacturers
15
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
ABBVIE INC. 16 $334.50
Janssen Biotech, Inc. 12 $259.36
Amgen Inc. 11 $253.56
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation 12 $247.44
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP 8 $239.17
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. 9 $155.92
Octapharma USA, Inc. 3 $83.70
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc. 3 $80.22
UCB, Inc. 3 $75.14
Lilly USA, LLC 3 $64.46
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C. 3 $58.88
Radius Health, Inc. 2 $40.33
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 1 $28.13
PFIZER INC. 1 $25.91
Genentech USA, Inc. 1 $22.59

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$1,969

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
2,198
Patients
754
Total drug cost
$911,877
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate Generic 426 157 $27,314
Methotrexate (Methotrexate Sodium) Brand 364 139 $11,376
Prednisone Generic 327 139 $3,139
Gabapentin Generic 146 36 $2,667
Tramadol Hcl Generic 116 31 $923
Sulfasalazine Generic 111 43 $2,243
Diclofenac Sodium Generic 105 38 $7,948
Humira(Cf) Pen (Adalimumab) Brand 97 0 $830,474
Leflunomide Generic 94 34 $4,906
Celecoxib Generic 84 28 $6,004

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Dean Stephens's medical specialty?
Dr. Dean Stephens practices Rheumatology Physician in Savannah, GA.
Where does Dr. Dean Stephens practice?
Dr. Dean Stephens practices at 5400 Waters Ave, Savannah, GA 31404. Office phone: 9123494227.
What is Dr. Dean Stephens's NPI?
Dr. Dean Stephens's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1134256381, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Dean Stephens accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Dean Stephens accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Dean Stephens commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, golimumab, 1 mg, for intravenous use (HCPCS J1602); Injection, certolizumab pegol, 1 mg (code may be used for medicare when drug administered under the direct supervision of a physician, not for use when drug is self administered) (HCPCS J0717); Injection, tocilizumab, 1 mg (HCPCS J3262). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.