Dr. Stephen J Ringel , MD
Orthopaedic Surgery • Wharton, TX
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 Ringel has officially deactivated this NPI record and ceased active healthcare practice.
Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary
Dr. Stephen Ringel, MD was a registered Orthopaedic Surgery practicing in Wharton, TX. Throughout an active medical career spanning 19 years, Dr. Ringel provided care at the practice location at 2022 REGIONAL MEDICAL DRIVE until profile deactivation on 2025-12-11.
Historical Medicare Part B clinical services included established patient outpatient office visit, new patient outpatient office visit, injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg. Public procedure reimbursement records and service volume details are provided below for historical transparency.
Practice Location & Contact Primary Location
2022 Regional Medical Drive
Suite 1319
Wharton, TX 774887227
Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights
Comparative analytics for Orthopaedic Surgery in Wharton, TX
Practicing in Wharton, TX (1627 Statewide)
In-Person Office Visits Only
Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges
Performed Procedures & Service Volume
Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner
| HCPCS Code & Description | Services | Patients | Submitted Charge | Medicare Allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
99212
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more
|
21 | 14 | $80.00 | $43.10 |
|
99203
New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
|
11 | 11 | $175.00 | $103.97 |
Medical Specialties & State Licenses
NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X
An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.
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Nurse Practitioner - Family
APRNFNP
Career & Practice History Timeline
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Record deactivated on December 11, 2025
NPI status registered as active in NPPES database
Registered at 2022 REGIONAL MEDICAL DRIVE, SUITE 1319, WHARTON, TX 774887227 (Tel: 9792822786)
Registered at 2022 REGIONAL MEDICAL DRIVE, SUITE 1319, WHARTON, TX 774887227 (Tel: 9792822786)
Recorded as STEPHEN RINGEL, M.D.
Orthopaedic Surgery (License #J3201 in TX)
First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.
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Mailing Address
2022 Regional Medical Drive, Suite 1319
Wharton, TX 774887227
Phone: 9792822786
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