STEPHEN K. SMITH M.D. – NPI #1982646923
Family Medicine

Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Family Medicine

STEPHEN SMITH is a physician located in MORGANTON, NC. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1982646923 to STEPHEN SMITH on June 12, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207Q00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Family Medicine.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 19 years ago on Aug 14, 2007. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for STEPHEN SMITH below.

NPI Profile for
STEPHEN K. SMITH

NPI Number
1982646923
Enumeration Date

(about 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
STEPHEN K. SMITH
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
103 MEDICAL HEIGHTS DR
MORGANTON, NC 28655-5197
Phone: (828) 437-4211 Fax: (828) 437-1034
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207Q00000X
- Family Medicine (Primary)		 NC 33146

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Education
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 1982
Offers Telehealth Services
Yes - Telehealth services allows you to talk to your health care provider using audio/video communications, such as Zoom, without actually going in to the doctor's office
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
STEPHEN SMITH is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • BLUE RIDGE HEALTHCARE HOSPITALS, INC
      2201 S STERLING ST
      MORGANTON, NC 28655
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • ATRIUM HEALTH AT HOME BLUE RIDGE
      141 FIDDLERS RUN BLVD
      MORGANTON, NC 28655
    • ENHABIT HOME HEALTH
      70 NORTH MAIN STREET SUITE 3
      MARION, NC 28752
    • GENTIVA HEALTH SERVICES
      1985 TATE BLVD SE
      HICKORY, NC 28602

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