Quick answers
- Does Zachery T. Stephenson accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Zachery T. Stephenson 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 Zachery T. Stephenson see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 846 Original Medicare patients and 1,851 services for Zachery T. Stephenson. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Zachery T. Stephenson's NPI number?
- 1427774108. 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 Zachery T. Stephenson, 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 | 846 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,851 |
| Different services or procedures | 15 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Photography of the retina (92250)741 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)624 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)185 services
- Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens (66984)86 services
- Exam of visual field with extended testing (92083)48 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%
- High blood pressure67%
- Arthritis48%
- Diabetes24%
- Ischemic heart disease21%
- Anxiety21%
Practice locations
Addresses where Zachery T. Stephenson is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1620 N Howe StSouthport, NC 28461 (910) 457‑9920
- 208 Smith AveShallotte, NC 28470 (910) 754‑2020
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Zachery T. Stephenson as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Dr. Christopher J. Moshoures Optometrist PA9 clinicians in the group
- Southport Eye Care, Od, PLLC3 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Optometryprimary
Other optometrists in Southport
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Southport, NC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Dr. Christopher J. Moshoures Optometrist PA
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | OD |
|---|---|
| Optometry school | University Of Pikeville, Kentucky College Of Osteopathic Med |
| Graduation year | 2022 (4 years since optometry school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1427774108 |
| 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
- 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