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Anesthesiology

Steven M. Falk, MD

Works at hospitals in Shelby, NC · Kinston, NC · North Carolina

Summary

Dr. Steven M. Falk, MD is an anesthesiologist at 100 Airport Rd, Kinston, NC 28501. Phone: (252) 522-7000. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Steven M. Falk had 336 Original Medicare patients and 383 services. NPI 1578501813. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Anesthesiologist (Medicare lists Anesthesiology)
  • Address: 100 Airport Rd, Kinston, NC 28501 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Phone: (252) 522‑7000
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospitals: Atrium Health Cleveland, UNC Lenoir Health Care
  • Group practice: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (+1 more)
  • Medical school: graduated 1988 (38 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Steven M. Falk, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Steven M. Falk accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Steven M. Falk 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 Steven M. Falk see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 336 Original Medicare patients and 383 services for Steven M. Falk. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Steven M. Falk's NPI number?
1578501813. 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 Steven M. Falk, 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 patients336
Services billed to Medicare383
Different services or procedures48
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients72

Most frequent services

  1. Anesthesia for lens surgery (00142)138 services
  2. Anesthesia for other procedure on upper abdomen (00790)25 services
  3. Anesthesia for other procedure on urinary system through urethra (00910)18 services
  4. Anesthesia for fragmenting, manipulation and/or removal of kidney stone including use of an endoscope (00918)18 services
  5. Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope (00731)16 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%
  • Arthritis53%
  • Diabetes44%
  • Ischemic heart disease34%
  • Chronic kidney disease34%

Hospitals where Steven M. Falk works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Steven M. Falk 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.

  • Atrium Health ClevelandShelby, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340021
  • UNC Lenoir Health CareKinston, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340027

Practice locations

Addresses where Steven M. Falk is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Steven M. Falk as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill2,052 clinicians in the group
  • CHS Anesthesia Services Group Inc759 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other anesthesiologists in Kinston

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Kinston, NC — not a recommendation.

All anesthesiologists in Kinston →

Other clinicians in University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year1988 (38 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1578501813
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians