Quick answers
- Does Dale R. Stierwalt accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Dale R. Stierwalt accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Dale R. Stierwalt see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 171 Original Medicare patients and 5,086 services for Dale R. Stierwalt. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Dale R. Stierwalt's NPI number?
- 1144204843. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Dale R. Stierwalt, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 171 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 5,086 |
| Different services or procedures | 37 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle (96372)1,462 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)894 services
- Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg (J0696)473 services
- Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg (J1010)414 services
- Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg (J1100)366 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis65%
- Ischemic heart disease39%
- Diabetes38%
- Heart failure26%
Hospitals where Dale R. Stierwalt works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Dale R. Stierwalt at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Dekalb Regional Medical CenterFort Payne, AL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 010012
Practice locations
Addresses where Dale R. Stierwalt is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1618 Gault Ave NFort Payne, AL 35967 (256) 845‑1311
Specialties
- General Practiceprimary
Other general practitioners in Alabama
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Alabama — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Alabama School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1987 (39 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1144204843 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians