Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. James Stephenson, M.D.

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (CMS: Thoracic Surgery) · Surgery Physician · Greenville, SC

  • NPI 1821043092
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 46 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
890 W Faris RD, Suite 320
Greenville, SC 296054253
(864) 455-1200
fax (864) 455-1209
Mailing address
300 E McBee Ave Fl 4
Greenville, SC 296012842

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
May 20, 2021
Year of graduation
1980 — 46 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208G00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
South Carolina #10394
Medicaid
SC #103943

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1821043092. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
717
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$78,105
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes 293 183 $34
99231 Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 116 41 $47
36561 Insertion of central venous tube with port (5 years or older) 36 36 $299
77001 Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion or removal of central vein access device 36 36 $17
99221 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes 26 24 $79
31628 Biopsy of lobe of lung using an endoscope, 1 lobe 24 24 $47
31629 Needle biopsy of windpipe cartilage, airway, and/or lung using an endoscope 24 24 $174
31623 Exam of lung airways using an endoscope 23 23 $0
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 22 22 $126
32663 Exam of lung with removal of lung lobe using an endoscope 14 14 $516

In context: peer comparison

Among 4 peers in Greenville Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician, average services per provider: 31. This provider delivers 23× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$67
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC 1 $46.52
Atricure, INC. 1 $20.69

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$67

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
41
Patients
12
Total drug cost
$310
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Oxycodone Hcl Generic 18 12 $75
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 12 0 $161
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass (Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav) Brand 11 0 $74

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. James Stephenson's medical specialty?
Dr. James Stephenson practices Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician in Greenville, SC.
Where does Dr. James Stephenson practice?
Dr. James Stephenson practices at 890 W Faris RD, Greenville, SC 296054253. Office phone: 8644551200.
What is Dr. James Stephenson's NPI?
Dr. James Stephenson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821043092, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. James Stephenson accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. James Stephenson accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. James Stephenson commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99212); Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99231); Insertion of central venous tube with port (5 years or older) (HCPCS 36561). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.