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Ophthalmology

Stephen M. Hypes, DO

Works at hospitals in Columbia, SC · South Carolina

Summary

Stephen M. Hypes, DO (Ophthalmology) is listed by Medicare at 2 hospitals in Columbia, SC. NPI 1184064669. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Stephen M. Hypes, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

OphthalmologyPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
13Years since medical school (graduated 2013)
West Virginia School Of Osteopathic MedicineMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
Palmetto Retina Center LLCGroup practice

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Stephen M. Hypes work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Stephen M. Hypes at 2 hospitals: MUSC Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown and Prisma Health Richland Hospital. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Stephen M. Hypes see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 2 practice locations, including West Columbia, SC and Columbia, SC. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Stephen M. Hypes's specialty?
Medicare lists Ophthalmology as the primary specialty.
Does Stephen M. Hypes accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Stephen M. Hypes accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
What is the phone number for Stephen M. Hypes?
(803) 744-0156, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Stephen M. Hypes's NPI number?
1184064669. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Stephen M. Hypes works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Stephen M. Hypes at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where Stephen M. Hypes is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Stephen M. Hypes as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Palmetto Retina Center LLC13 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other ophthalmologists in West Columbia

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in West Columbia, SC — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialDO
Medical schoolWest Virginia School Of Osteopathic Medicine
Graduation year2013
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1184064669
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians