Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Stephen Tuel, M.D.
Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician (CMS: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation) · Columbia, SC
- NPI 1487610424
- Accepts Medicare
- 42 yrs in practice
- Male
- Solo practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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7601 Two Notch RD
Columbia, SC 292236221
(803) 419-5345
fax (803) 792-4578
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- April 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- January 5, 2025
- Year of graduation
- 1984 — 42 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 2081P2900X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- South Carolina #18268
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1487610424. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
2,635
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$171,595
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
97813 |
Acupuncture with electrical stimulation, initial 15 minutes | 1,129 | 108 | $42 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 705 | 196 | $118 | |
80305 |
Testing for presence of drug, read by direct observation | 245 | 107 | $12 | |
J3301 |
Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg | 202 | 42 | $1 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 111 | 87 | $71 | |
99203 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes | 58 | 58 | $100 | |
99205 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes | 39 | 39 | $207 | |
20610 |
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | 36 | 18 | $62 | |
77002 |
Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement | 29 | 16 | $107 | |
20552 |
Injection of trigger points, 1-2 muscles | 25 | 19 | $48 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 2 peers in Columbia Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician, average services per provider: 344. This provider delivers 7.7× the peer median.Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
3,086
Patients
667
Total drug cost
$71,596
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 691 | 85 | $16,473 |
| Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 633 | 81 | $16,307 |
| Gabapentin | Generic | 272 | 86 | $7,087 |
| Pregabalin | Generic | 252 | 60 | $6,154 |
| Tramadol Hcl | Generic | 226 | 29 | $1,153 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | Generic | 185 | 26 | $2,744 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | Generic | 184 | 72 | $3,604 |
| Baclofen | Generic | 177 | 75 | $4,764 |
| Morphine Sulfate ER (Morphine Sulfate) | Brand | 91 | 12 | $3,418 |
| Meloxicam | Generic | 88 | 39 | $269 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Stephen Tuel's medical specialty?
Dr. Stephen Tuel practices Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician in Columbia, SC.
Where does Dr. Stephen Tuel practice?
Dr. Stephen Tuel practices at 7601 Two Notch RD, Columbia, SC 292236221. Office phone: 8034195345.
What is Dr. Stephen Tuel's NPI?
Dr. Stephen Tuel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487610424, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Stephen Tuel accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Stephen Tuel accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Stephen Tuel commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Acupuncture with electrical stimulation (HCPCS 97813); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Testing for presence of drug, read by direct observation (HCPCS 80305). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.