2026 NPPES data Urology Physician NPI 1669428553 MD
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STEPHEN SAVAGE, MD

Urology Physician in CHARLESTON, South 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
764
Medicare Part D claims · 231 beneficiaries · Urology Physician avg: 1K
Industry payments
$8.4K
30 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: STEPHEN SAVAGE, MD is a Urology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in CHARLESTON, South Carolina with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 764 claims across 231 beneficiaries . Industry payments of $8.4K across 30 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: STEPHEN SAVAGE, MD filed 764 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across CHARLESTON, South Carolina. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

STEPHEN SAVAGE, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

STEPHEN SAVAGE, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/25/2006

NPI 1669428553

Primary specialty

Urology Physician

Mid-sized

13,350 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

764 40% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,280

Specialty distribution in South Carolina

How Urology Physician compares to other specialties among South Carolina providers

South Carolina providers

Urology Physician share within South Carolina

1. Urology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Urology Physician share within South Carolina

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Urology 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 SAVAGE, MD is a Urology Physician provider practicing in CHARLESTON, South Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1669428553. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

STEPHEN SAVAGE, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Urology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 171 ASHLEY AVE, CHARLESTON, SC, 29425, with a listed phone of (843) 792-1414. NPI 1669428553 was issued on 05/25/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SAVAGE 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 764 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 231 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $179K in drug spend. 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.

Urology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 13,350 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 1,280 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

171 ASHLEY AVE
CHARLESTON, SC 29425

Provider Details

NPI 1669428553
Specialty Urology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/25/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where STEPHEN SAVAGE, MD 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.

UNIVERSITY MEDICAL ASSOCIATES OF THE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROL
CHARLESTON, SC

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

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for STEPHEN SAVAGE, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$8.4K

Largest payer

Janssen Research & Development, LLC

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

764
Total Claims
$179K
Total Drug Cost
231
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,491
Total Day Supply
42,445
Generic Drug Cost
$17K
Antibiotic Claims
74

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.30
Gender Split
11% female / 89% male
Age Distribution
<65: 11, 65-74: 107, 75-84: 96, 85+: 17

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Tamsulosin Hcl
225
Finasteride
176
Myrbetriq
Mirabegron
55
Potassium Citrate Er
Potassium Citrate
47
Cefuroxime
Cefuroxime Axetil
35
Allopurinol
22
Alfuzosin Hcl Er
Alfuzosin Hcl
17
Dutasteride
15
Methenamine Hippurate
15
Doxazosin Mesylate
13

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

Urology Physician Overview

How STEPHEN SAVAGE, MD fits within the Urology Physician landscape nationally.

13,350
Urology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Urology Physician
1,280
Avg Claims per Provider

STEPHEN SAVAGE, MD's 764 claims are below the specialty average of 1,280.

Nearby Urology Physician Providers in South Carolina

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

Compare Urology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is STEPHEN SAVAGE, MD's specialty?
STEPHEN SAVAGE, MD specializes in Urology Physician and practices in CHARLESTON, South Carolina. Credentials: MD.
How much does STEPHEN SAVAGE, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, STEPHEN SAVAGE, MD wrote 764 Medicare Part D claims totaling $179K in drug costs for 231 beneficiaries.
Where is STEPHEN SAVAGE, MD located?
STEPHEN SAVAGE, MD is located at 171 ASHLEY AVE, CHARLESTON, SC, 29425. Phone: (843) 792-1414.
What is STEPHEN SAVAGE, MD's NPI number?
STEPHEN SAVAGE, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1669428553, issued on 05/25/2006.
How many Urology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 13,350 Urology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Urology Physician provider writes 1,280 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does STEPHEN SAVAGE, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, STEPHEN SAVAGE, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Tamsulosin Hcl, Finasteride, Myrbetriq. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does STEPHEN SAVAGE, MD accept Medicare?
STEPHEN SAVAGE, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 764 Part D claims and 231 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify STEPHEN SAVAGE, MD's credentials?
STEPHEN SAVAGE, MD's NPI is 1669428553 with credentials MD. 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.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

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

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