Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Michael Stella, MD

Anesthesiology Physician (CMS: Anesthesiology) · Chapel Hill, NC

  • NPI 1134148646
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 25 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
101 Manning Dr
Chapel Hill, NC 275990001
(919) 966-4996
fax (919) 843-5515
Mailing address
143 W Franklin St
Chapel Hill, NC 275162539

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 8, 2007
Year of graduation
2001 — 25 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207L00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
North Carolina #200300093

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1134148646. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
223
Distinct HCPCS
6
Medicare allowed
$17,543
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
00142 Anesthesia for lens surgery 85 84 $62
64447 Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve) 50 50 $56
64415 Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into arm nerve bundle (brachial plexus) 32 32 $66
01402 Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement 28 28 $157
01214 Anesthesia for total hip replacement 14 14 $148
01810 Anesthesia for procedure on nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue of forearm, wrist, and hand 14 13 $62

In context: peer comparison

Among 49 peers in this city , average services per provider: 23. This provider delivers 9.7× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$26
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated 1 $25.57

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$26

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Michael Stella's medical specialty?
Dr. Michael Stella practices Anesthesiology Physician in Chapel Hill, NC.
Where does Dr. Michael Stella practice?
Dr. Michael Stella practices at 101 Manning Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 275990001. Office phone: 9199664996.
What is Dr. Michael Stella's NPI?
Dr. Michael Stella's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1134148646, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Michael Stella accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Michael Stella accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Michael Stella commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Anesthesia for lens surgery (HCPCS 00142); Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve) (HCPCS 64447); Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into arm nerve bundle (brachial plexus) (HCPCS 64415). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.