Marcus Lamar Stephens, M.D.
Marcus Lamar Stephens is a Neurological Surgery specialist based in Little Rock, AR with over 11 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Marcus Lamar Stephens, M.D. specializes in neurological surgery, serving patients in Little Rock, AR in independent practice. A Meharry Medical College School of Medicine graduate since 2015, he brings 11+ years of experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 79.48/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 32% of MIPS-scored doctors in Arkansas
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1103dNPPES updated 2023-05-16 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Arkansas State Medical Board
Contact & Location
Practice Location
4301 West Markham, Slot 507, Little Rock, AR 72205-7199
How Does This Doctor Compare?
MIPS Score
202379.48/100
Arkansas avg: 79.2 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-4.1 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Medicare Patients
83
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
14
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
23
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $278
Percentile rankings compared against 124 reporting peers in Arkansas.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+10%) — a focus area for this doctor
Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts
US avg: 20.8%↑ More patients than average (+19%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Disrupted blood supply to the brain, requiring urgent medical attention
US avg: 13.4%↑ More patients than average (+22%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$499 received from industry
12 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Marcus Lamar Stephens's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2015
Meharry Medical College School of Medicine
Board certified · May 15, 2023
Self-reported via NPPES
11 years in practice
Established
A neurological surgeon provides the operative and non-operative management (i.e., prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, and rehabilitation) of disorders of the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems, including their supporting structures and vascular supply; the evaluation and treatment of pathological processes which modify function or activity of the nervous system; and the operative and non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon treats patients with disorders of the nervous system; disorders of the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, including the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries; disorders of the pituitary gland; disorders of the spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those which may require treatment by spinal fusion or instrumentation; and disorders of the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their distribution.
Taxonomy: 207T00000X
Education & Training
Meharry Medical College School of Medicine (Class of 2015)
Mailing address
3825 Grant Ridge Ln, Antioch, TN 37013-4574
Differs from practice location
Virtual Neurological Surgery Care With Marcus Lamar Stephens
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Marcus Lamar Stephens for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Little Rock required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Marcus Lamar Stephens
Dr. Stephens is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Little Rock, AR. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (501) 686-5356.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Marcus Lamar Stephens
Practice Location
4301 West Markham, Slot 507, Little Rock, AR 72205-7199
Mailing Address
3825 Grant Ridge Ln, Antioch, TN 37013-4574
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