Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Steven Tilem, DO

Internal Medicine Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Hickory, NC

  • NPI 1871052118
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 7 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
810 Fairgrove Church RD
Hickory, NC 286029617
(828) 326-3000
Mailing address
810 Fairgrove Church RD Se
Morganton, NC 286029617

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
March 2019 — 7 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 7, 2022
Year of graduation
2019 — 7 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207R00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
North Carolina #2022-00362

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1871052118. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
595
Distinct HCPCS
4
Medicare allowed
$63,127
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 305 115 $75
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 148 144 $166
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 81 79 $108
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 61 38 $112

In context: peer comparison

Among 15 peers in this city , average services per provider: 104. This provider delivers 5.7× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
25
Patients
25
Total drug cost
$129
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Prednisone Generic 14 14 $43
Cefdinir Generic 11 11 $86

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Steven Tilem's medical specialty?
Dr. Steven Tilem practices Internal Medicine Physician in Hickory, NC.
Where does Dr. Steven Tilem practice?
Dr. Steven Tilem practices at 810 Fairgrove Church RD, Hickory, NC 286029617. Office phone: 8283263000.
What is Dr. Steven Tilem's NPI?
Dr. Steven Tilem's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871052118, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Steven Tilem accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Steven Tilem accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Steven Tilem commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99223); Hospital discharge day management (HCPCS 99239). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.