Deactivated NPI 1548255524 Deactivated / Inactive NPI Male Practitioner

Dr. Stephen F Pinkerton , MD

Surgery • Toccoa, GA

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Notice of NPI Deactivation & Inactive Practice Status

According to official public domain records published by CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) in the National Provider Identifier (NPPES) Registry, Dr. Stephen Pinkerton has officially deactivated this NPI record and ceased active healthcare practice.

Registration / Start Date September 15, 2005

NPI Deactivation Date December 26, 2024

Total Practice Duration ~19 Years of Practice (2005 – 2024)

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Stephen Pinkerton, MD was a registered Surgery practicing in Toccoa, GA. Throughout an active medical career spanning 19 years, Dr. Pinkerton provided care at the practice location at 8896 FALLS ROAD PROFESSIONAL PARK until profile deactivation on 2024-12-26.

Historical Medicare Part B clinical services included removal of tissue from wound, 20.0 sq cm or less, established patient outpatient office visit, new patient outpatient office visit. Public procedure reimbursement records and service volume details are provided below for historical transparency.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

8896 Falls Road Professional Park

Toccoa, GA 305779871

Telephone 7068867408

Fax 7068866042

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Stephen F Pinkerton, Md, Pc Facility NPI 1548579923

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Surgery in Toccoa, GA

Active Practitioner

Practitioner Clinical Experience

Active

City Avg: 17.3 Yrs

State Avg: 26.6 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

5 Specialists

Practicing in Toccoa, GA (1046 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

61.0% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2021)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
97597 Removal of tissue from wound, 20.0 sq cm or less	241	36	$75.00	$35.35
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	29	27	$78.62	$43.61
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	18	18	$350.00	$158.89
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	15	14	$360.00	$99.32

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
97597 Removal of tissue from wound, 20.0 sq cm or less	240	41	$75.00	$36.84
97598 Removal of tissue from wound, each additional 20.0 sq cm	136	11	$35.00	$25.92
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	30	24	$75.00	$31.82
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	28	28	$353.57	$102.34
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	26	25	$150.00	$66.85
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	23	23	$253.04	$87.91

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
97597 Removal of tissue from wound, 20.0 sq cm or less	217	40	$75.00	$23.78
97598 Removal of tissue from wound, each additional 20.0 sq cm	88	13	$35.00	$11.19
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	58	44	$75.78	$36.35
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	48	44	$150.00	$64.52
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	40	40	$232.50	$96.79
99211 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional	21	16	$29.76	$11.98
45378 Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope	14	14	$825.00	$181.54
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	14	14	$760.71	$110.47
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	14	14	$150.00	$69.57

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
97597 Removal of tissue from wound, 20.0 sq cm or less	127	33	$75.00	$23.47
97598 Removal of tissue from wound, each additional 20.0 sq cm	74	12	$35.00	$10.86
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	39	34	$75.00	$38.01
99211 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional	36	21	$38.89	$14.92
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	33	32	$150.00	$63.40
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	26	26	$223.85	$93.38
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	23	22	$250.00	$67.15

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
97597 Removal of tissue from wound, 20.0 sq cm or less	107	26	$78.27	$22.48
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	45	45	$220.00	$96.30
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	44	36	$75.00	$38.91
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	36	34	$151.67	$64.88
99211 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional	29	26	$35.34	$13.53
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	15	15	$150.00	$60.47
G0121 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual not meeting criteria for high risk	14	14	$825.00	$152.43

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License GA 033877

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

7 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Deactivated December 26, 2024

Record deactivated on December 26, 2024

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NPI Profile Active July 09, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 09, 2007

Registered at 8896 FALLS ROAD PROFESSIONAL PARK, TOCCOA, GA 305779871 (Tel: 7068867408)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 09, 2007

Registered at PO BOX 609, TOCCOA, GA 305771410 (Tel: 7068867408)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 09, 2007

Recorded as STEPHEN PINKERTON, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 09, 2007

Surgery (License #033877 in GA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration September 15, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1548255524

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: September 15, 2005

Last Update: July 09, 2007

Deactivation Date: December 26, 2024

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

Po Box 609

Toccoa, GA 305771410

Phone: 7068867408

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

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