Quick answers
- Does Stephen H. Metropol accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Stephen H. Metropol 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 H. Metropol see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 276 Original Medicare patients and 593 services for Stephen H. Metropol. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Stephen H. Metropol's NPI number?
- 1477665123. 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 H. Metropol, 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 | 276 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 593 |
| Different services or procedures | 60 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)118 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)94 services
- Partial removal of breast (19301)81 services
- Biopsy or removal of deep lymph nodes of underarm (38525)42 services
- Imaging of lymph nodes during surgery (38900)40 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%
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)57%
- Arthritis46%
- Diabetes32%
- Anxiety28%
Hospitals where Stephen H. Metropol works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Stephen H. Metropol 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.
- Prisma Health BaptistColumbia, SC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 420086
- Prisma Health Baptist ParkridgeColumbia, SC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 420106
- Prisma Health Richland HospitalColumbia, SC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 420018
Practice locations
Addresses where Stephen H. Metropol is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1333 Taylor St, Suite 3aColumbia, SC 29201 (803) 254‑4707
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Stephen H. Metropol as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Prisma Health Medical Group-Midlands1,068 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- General Surgeryprimary
Other general surgeons in Columbia
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Columbia, SC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Prisma Health Medical Group-Midlands
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Medical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1985 (41 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1477665123 |
| 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