Quick answers
- Does Richard M. Stewart Sr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Richard M. Stewart Sr. 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 Richard M. Stewart Sr. see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 251 Original Medicare patients and 787 services for Richard M. Stewart Sr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Richard M. Stewart Sr.'s NPI number?
- 1952463523. 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 Richard M. Stewart Sr., 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 | 251 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 787 |
| Different services or procedures | 11 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 80 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)297 services
- Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less (99238)170 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)147 services
- Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)119 services
- Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes (99309)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 pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis61%
- Chronic kidney disease51%
- Atrial fibrillation48%
- Ischemic heart disease45%
Hospitals where Richard M. Stewart Sr. works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Richard M. Stewart Sr. 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.
- Angel Medical CenterFranklin, NC · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 341326
- Memorial Mission Hospital and Asheville Surgery CeAsheville, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340002
- Washington County Hospital IncPlymouth, NC · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 341314
Practice locations
Addresses where Richard M. Stewart Sr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 124 One Ctr CtFranklin, NC 28734 (828) 524‑8411
- 125 Hospital DrSpruce Pine, NC 28777 (828) 765‑4201
- 509 Biltmore AveAsheville, NC 28801 (828) 213‑1111
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Richard M. Stewart Sr. as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Hospital Physician Services - Southeast Professional Corporation840 clinicians in the group
- Southeastern Medical Group PC38 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Hospitalistprimary
- Emergency Medicinealso
- Internal Medicinealso
Other hospitalists in Franklin
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Franklin, NC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Hospital Physician Services - Southeast Professional Corporation
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Tulane University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1976 (50 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1952463523 |
| 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