Quick answers
- Does Stephen Fern Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Stephen Fern Jr. 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 Stephen Fern Jr. see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 825 Original Medicare patients and 3,404 services for Stephen Fern Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Stephen Fern Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1386852077. 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 Stephen Fern Jr., 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 | 825 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 3,404 |
| Different services or procedures | 112 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (J3301)694 services
- X-ray of knee, 4 or more views (73564)360 services
- X-ray of knee, 3 views (73562)281 services
- X-ray of hip, 2-3 views (73502)276 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)276 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%
- Arthritis75%
- Diabetes36%
- Ischemic heart disease36%
- Anxiety29%
Hospitals where Stephen Fern Jr. works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Stephen Fern Jr. 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.
- Ascension St Vincent ClayBrazil, IN · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 151309
- Paris Community HospitalParis, IL · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 141320
- Sullivan County Community HospitalSullivan, IN · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 151327
- Union Hospital ClintonClinton, IN · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 151326
- Union Hospital IncTerre Haute, IN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 150023
Practice locations
Addresses where Stephen Fern Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1725 N 5th St, Apands Clinic Bone and Joint CenterTerre Haute, IN 47804 (812) 242‑3005
- 221 S 6 Th St, Apands Clinic DowntownTerre Haute, IN 47807 (812) 232‑0564
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Stephen Fern Jr. as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Union Associated Physicians Clinic, LLC230 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Orthopedic Surgeryprimary
Other orthopedic surgeons in Terre Haute
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Terre Haute, IN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Union Associated Physicians Clinic, LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Virginia Commonwealth University, School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2004 (22 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1386852077 |
| 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