Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Stephen Free, PAC MPAS

Physician Assistant · Wilmington, NC

  • NPI 1225091796
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 88.4 / 100 · 2023
  • 28 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
2716 Ashton Dr
Wilmington, NC 284122489
(910) 332-3800
fax (910) 251-0421

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
April 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 20, 2012
Year of graduation
1998 — 28 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
363A00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
North Carolina #1021210

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1225091796. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,125
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$67,412
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 407 314 $74
72110 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views 146 146 $42
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg 124 28 $1
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 113 108 $104
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views 70 62 $32
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 63 63 $92
72050 X-ray of upper spine, 4-5 views 53 53 $43
72148 Mri scan of lower spinal canal without contrast 35 33 $114
72070 X-ray of middle spine, 2 views 25 24 $27
63048 Partial removal of spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves, each additional segment 24 12 $27

In context: peer comparison

Among 91 peers in this city , average services per provider: 128. This provider delivers 8.8× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
611
Patients
335
Total drug cost
$4,825
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Gabapentin Generic 160 83 $1,702
Meloxicam Generic 130 53 $443
Tramadol Hcl Generic 65 47 $207
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 59 46 $611
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl Generic 52 25 $510
Methocarbamol Generic 42 31 $420
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) Brand 28 22 $286
Ibuprofen Generic 27 0 $329
Diazepam Generic 17 15 $16
Methylprednisolone Generic 17 13 $99

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Stephen Free's medical specialty?
Dr. Stephen Free practices Physician Assistant in Wilmington, NC.
Where does Dr. Stephen Free practice?
Dr. Stephen Free practices at 2716 Ashton Dr, Wilmington, NC 284122489. Office phone: 9103323800.
What is Dr. Stephen Free's NPI?
Dr. Stephen Free's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1225091796, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Stephen Free accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Stephen Free accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Stephen Free commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views (HCPCS 72110); Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (HCPCS J3301). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.