Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Stephen Seal, MD

Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician (CMS: Otolaryngology) · Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician · Otolaryngology Physician · Asheville, NC

  • NPI 1194788760
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 87.6 / 100 · 2023
  • 43 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1065 Hendersonville RD
Asheville, NC 28803
(828) 254-3517
fax (828) 253-6960

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
April 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
May 9, 2017
Year of graduation
1983 — 43 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207YX0905X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
North Carolina #8975106 · North Carolina #37938
Medicaid (2)
NC #8975106NC · NC #8975106

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1194788760. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,200
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$140,110
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 240 150 $121
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 196 143 $86
31231 Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope 157 120 $178
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 157 157 $105
31575 Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope 135 101 $122
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 130 130 $158
69210 Removal of impacted ear wax 66 48 $43
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 15-29 minutes 40 40 $68
70486 Ct scan of face without contrast 35 35 $125
G0268 Removal of impacted cerumen (one or both ears) by physician on same date of service as audiologic function testing 17 15 $47

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in Asheville Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 100. This provider delivers 12× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$253
Transactions
12
Manufacturers
9
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Optinose US, INC. 3 $75.64
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, INC. 2 $42.70
Organogenesis INC. 1 $28.51
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. 1 $22.04
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, INC. 1 $18.77
Aerin Medical INC. 1 $17.70
Integra LifeSciences Corporation 1 $16.49
Smith+Nephew, INC. 1 $15.92
Medtronic, INC. 1 $15.60

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$253

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
623
Patients
388
Total drug cost
$24,580
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Fluticasone Propionate Generic 167 65 $2,384
Azelastine Hcl Generic 64 34 $2,021
Omeprazole Generic 59 30 $1,837
Mupirocin Generic 49 38 $438
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) Brand 42 37 $144
Ipratropium Bromide Generic 40 22 $1,447
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass (Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav) Brand 36 20 $387
Cephalexin Generic 32 32 $327
Doxycycline Monohydrate Generic 30 29 $902
Ondansetron Odt (Ondansetron) Brand 27 25 $98

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Stephen Seal's medical specialty?
Dr. Stephen Seal practices Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician in Asheville, NC.
Where does Dr. Stephen Seal practice?
Dr. Stephen Seal practices at 1065 Hendersonville RD, Asheville, NC 28803. Office phone: 8282543517.
What is Dr. Stephen Seal's NPI?
Dr. Stephen Seal's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1194788760, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Stephen Seal accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Stephen Seal accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Stephen Seal commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope (HCPCS 31231). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.