Quick answers
- Does Russell K. Stewart accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Russell K. Stewart 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 Russell K. Stewart see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 134 Original Medicare patients and 140 services for Russell K. Stewart. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Russell K. Stewart's NPI number?
- 1295393031. 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 Russell K. Stewart, 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 | 134 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 140 |
| Different services or procedures | 16 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee (27447)47 services
- Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis (27130)31 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)26 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 cholesterol75%
- Arthritis75%
- High blood pressure74%
- Anxiety38%
- Chronic kidney disease33%
- Depression32%
Hospitals where Russell K. Stewart works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Russell K. Stewart 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.
- Caldwell Memorial HospitalLenoir, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340041
- Frye Regional Medical CenterHickory, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340116
Practice locations
Addresses where Russell K. Stewart is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 160 River Bend Dr, Suite AGranite Falls, NC 28630 (828) 757‑5060
- 321 Mulberry St SWLenoir, NC 28645 (828) 394‑6722
- 36 14th Ave NE, Suite 2bHickory, NC 28601 (828) 757‑5074
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Russell K. Stewart as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Caldwell Memorial Hospital Inc218 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Orthopedic Surgeryprimary
Other orthopedic surgeons in Granite Falls
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Granite Falls, NC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Caldwell Memorial Hospital Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Wake Forest University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2019 (7 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1295393031 |
| 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