2026 NPPES data Orthopaedic Surgery Physician NPI 1073588620 M.D.
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STEPHEN KOUBA, M.D.

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in FAYETTEVILLE, North Carolina. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
467
Medicare Part D claims · 162 beneficiaries · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician avg: 324

What the federal data shows

STEPHEN KOUBA, M.D. filed 467 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in FAYETTEVILLE, North Carolina.

467
Part D claims, 2023
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

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STEPHEN KOUBA, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

467 Top 38% higher than 62% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). This entry sits in this band. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

STEPHEN KOUBA, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 2 hospital affiliations — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about STEPHEN KOUBA, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/17/2006

NPI 1073588620

Primary specialty

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician

Mid-sized

25,781 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

467 44% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 324

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Orthopaedic Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician share within North Carolina

1. Orthopaedic Surgery Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Orthopaedic Surgery Physician share within North Carolina

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Orthopaedic Surgery Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Orthopaedic Surgery Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Orthopaedic Surgery Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

STEPHEN KOUBA, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 1219 WALTER REED RD, FAYETTEVILLE, NC, 28304, with a listed phone of (910) 609-5000. NPI 1073588620 was issued on 02/17/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what KOUBA most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 467 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 162 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $88K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 18.6%. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 25,781 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 324 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

1219 WALTER REED RD
FAYETTEVILLE, NC 28304

Provider Details

NPI 1073588620
Specialty Orthopaedic Surgery Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 02/17/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where STEPHEN KOUBA, M.D. bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

CAPE FEAR VALLEY HEALTH MEDICAL GROUP LLC
FAYETTEVILLE, NC
CUMBERLAND COUNTY HOSPITAL SYSTEM INC
FAYETTEVILLE, NC

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

467
Total Claims
$88K
Total Drug Cost
162
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
616
Total Day Supply
16,013
Generic Drug Cost
$6K
Opioid Claims
87 (18.6% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.36
Gender Split
73% female / 27% male
Age Distribution
<65: 24, 65-74: 70, 75-84: 56, 85+: 12

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

What STEPHEN KOUBA, M.D. prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Celecoxib
101
Tramadol Hcl
53
Alendronate Sodium
49
Prednisone
49
Gabapentin
37
Meloxicam
24
Naproxen
23
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
19
Ibuprofen
12

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Overview

How STEPHEN KOUBA, M.D. fits within the Orthopaedic Surgery Physician landscape nationally.

25,781
Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Providers in US
56
States with Orthopaedic Surgery Physician
324
Avg Claims per Provider

STEPHEN KOUBA, M.D.'s 467 claims are above the specialty average of 324.

Nearby Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Providers in North Carolina

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as KOUBA.

Compare Orthopaedic Surgery Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is STEPHEN KOUBA, M.D.'s specialty?
STEPHEN KOUBA, M.D. specializes in Orthopaedic Surgery Physician and practices in FAYETTEVILLE, North Carolina. Credentials: M.D..
How much does STEPHEN KOUBA, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, STEPHEN KOUBA, M.D. wrote 467 Medicare Part D claims totaling $88K in drug costs for 162 beneficiaries.
Where is STEPHEN KOUBA, M.D. located?
STEPHEN KOUBA, M.D. is located at 1219 WALTER REED RD, FAYETTEVILLE, NC, 28304. Phone: (910) 609-5000.
What is STEPHEN KOUBA, M.D.'s NPI number?
STEPHEN KOUBA, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1073588620, issued on 02/17/2006.
Does STEPHEN KOUBA, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, STEPHEN KOUBA, M.D. had 87 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 18.6%.
How many Orthopaedic Surgery Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 25,781 Orthopaedic Surgery Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider writes 324 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does STEPHEN KOUBA, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, STEPHEN KOUBA, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Celecoxib, Tramadol Hcl, Alendronate Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does STEPHEN KOUBA, M.D. accept Medicare?
STEPHEN KOUBA, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 467 Part D claims and 162 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify STEPHEN KOUBA, M.D.'s credentials?
STEPHEN KOUBA, M.D.'s NPI is 1073588620 with credentials M.D.. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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