Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Kelly Stephenson, M.D.

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Galveston, TX

  • NPI 1164501797
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 29 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
301 University Blvd
Galveston, TX 775555302
(409) 772-2222

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
November 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
February 3, 2010
Year of graduation
1997 — 29 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207X00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Texas #L5141
Medicaid
TX #152923201

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1164501797. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
277
Distinct HCPCS
6
Medicare allowed
$15,392
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg 168 14 $1
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 35 21 $77
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 27 25 $118
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 19 16 $85
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 15 14 $178
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee 13 13 $387

In context: peer comparison

Among 3 peers in Galveston Orthopaedic Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 30. This provider delivers 9.2× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$1,032
Transactions
20
Manufacturers
4
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Stryker Corporation 17 $838.81
Next Science LLC 1 $120.76
Ethicon US, LLC 1 $47.48
Medinc of Texas 1 $25.37

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$1,032

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
95
Patients
78
Total drug cost
$409
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Meloxicam Generic 74 59 $326
Gabapentin Generic 21 19 $83

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Kelly Stephenson's medical specialty?
Dr. Kelly Stephenson practices Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in Galveston, TX.
Where does Dr. Kelly Stephenson practice?
Dr. Kelly Stephenson practices at 301 University Blvd, Galveston, TX 775555302. Office phone: 4097722222.
What is Dr. Kelly Stephenson's NPI?
Dr. Kelly Stephenson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1164501797, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Kelly Stephenson accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Kelly Stephenson accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Kelly Stephenson commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (HCPCS J3301); Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (HCPCS 20610); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.