Quick answers
- Does Stephen H. Nightingale accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Stephen H. Nightingale 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. Nightingale see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 56 Original Medicare patients and 128 services for Stephen H. Nightingale. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Stephen H. Nightingale's NPI number?
- 1538140520. 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. Nightingale, 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 | 56 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 128 |
| Different services or procedures | 28 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow (93880)18 services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report (93000)17 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 pressure71%
- High cholesterol63%
- Arthritis52%
- Diabetes30%
- Ischemic heart disease27%
- Chronic kidney disease27%
Hospitals where Stephen H. Nightingale works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Stephen H. Nightingale 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.
- Northern Light Blue Hill Memorial HospitalBlue Hill, ME · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 201300
- Northern Light Maine Coast HospitalEllsworth, ME · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 200050
Practice locations
Addresses where Stephen H. Nightingale is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 110 BroadwayBucksport, ME 04416 (207) 469‑7371
- 37 Commerce ParkEllsworth, ME 04605 (207) 667‑5064
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Stephen H. Nightingale as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Bucksport Regional Health Center30 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
Other internal medicine doctors in Maine
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Maine — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Bucksport Regional Health Center
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Alabama School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1988 (38 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1538140520 |
| 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