STEPHEN M. CAREK MD – NPI #1568874691
Family Medicine
A family medicine physician that is trained to be responsible for continuous care in the field of sports medicine, not only for the enhancement of health and fitness, but also for the prevention of injury and illness. A sports medicine physician must have knowledge and experience in the promotion of wellness and the prevention of injury. Knowledge about special areas of medicine such as exercise physiology, biomechanics, nutrition, psychology, physical rehabilitation, epidemiology, physical evaluation, injuries (treatment and prevention and referral practice) and the role of exercise in promoting a healthy lifestyle are essential to the practice of sports medicine. The sports medicine physician requires special education to provide the knowledge to improve the health care of the individual engaged in physical exercise (sports) whether as an individual or in team participation.
STEPHEN CAREK is a physician located in GREENVILLE, SC. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1568874691 to STEPHEN CAREK on May 23, 2014. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. According to the NPI data, there are 2 additional location(s) assigned to this provider which are listed below. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207QS0010X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Family Medicine, specializing in Sports Medicine
The NPI profile was last updated on Jan 31, 2025. 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 CAREK below.
NPI Profile for
STEPHEN M. CAREK
(more than 12 years ago)
GREENVILLE, SC 29605 Phone: (864) 455-7800 Fax:
2 Other location(s):
Gainesville, FL 32611-1248
Phone: (352) 294-7384
4th Floor, MMP
Charlotte, NC 28207-1248
Phone: (704) 304-7000
Fax: (704) 304-7008
GAINESVILLE, FL 32608-4179 Phone: Fax:
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Identifiers for STEPHEN CAREK
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| Description | Issuer | State | Identifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| other | RESIDENT TRAINING LICENSE NUMBER | NC | 200814 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 207QS0010X - Family Medicine / Sports Medicine (Primary) |
SC | 52297 |
| 207Q00000X - Family Medicine |
SC | 52297 |
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
- Refer to Part B
- Order Durable Medical Equipment
- Refer to Home Health Agency
- Order Power Mobility Devices
STEPHEN CAREK is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
- HOSPITAL
- PRISMA HEALTH GREENVILLE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL701 GROVE ROAD
GREENVILLE, SC 29605
- PRISMA HEALTH GREENVILLE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL701 GROVE ROAD
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