Richard Preston Stewart, D.O.

Gastroenterology Internal Medicine

Richard Preston Stewart is a Gastroenterology Internal Medicine specialist based in Beaufort, SC with over 35 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(843) 770-0404Beaufort, SC
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Richard Preston Stewart, D.O. practices as part of a group gastroenterologist practice in Beaufort, SC. Trained at Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine (class of 1991), he has been practicing for over 35 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 75.31/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 24% of reporting doctors in South Carolina
  • Federal MIPS score higher than 35% of MIPS-scored doctors in South Carolina
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 24 Internal Medicine providers in SCSee all Internal Medicine in Beaufort35+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 2495dNPPES updated 2019-07-24 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at South Carolina Board of Medical Examiners

Contact & Location

Practice Location

Beaufort Memorial Lowcountry Medical Group 300 Midtown Dr, Beaufort, SC 29906-5200

Fax: (844) 296-2309
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

MIPS Score

2023

75.31/100

South Carolina avg: 79.5 · US avg: 83.6

Lower than most doctors nationally(-8.3 pts)

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

82.6%

South Carolina avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8

Lower than most doctors nationally(-0.2 pts)

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

898

Unique beneficiaries

High volume

Prescription Recipients

323

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

1,056

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $351k

Percentile rankings compared against 605 reporting peers in South Carolina.

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.

Patient Condition Panel

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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+1%)71%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
49%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%
Anxiety Disorders
Lower than avg (-9%)25%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here

Diabetes
Lower than avg (-10%)24%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here

Chronic Kidney Disease
Lower than avg (-9%)21%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$26 received from industry

2 transactions reported in 2018 ·Low tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

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 2018, attributed to Richard Preston Stewart's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1991

    Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine

  2. 35 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Internal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Gastroenterologists diagnose and treat digestive system disorders including GERD, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's, ulcerative colitis), liver disease, pancreatitis, and colon polyps. They perform endoscopies and colonoscopies.

Taxonomy: 207RG0100X

Education & Training

Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine (Class of 1991)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

955 Ribaut Rd Bmac Credentialing, Beaufort, SC 29902-5441

Differs from practice location

Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Richard Preston Stewart

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Richard Preston Stewart for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Beaufort 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 Richard Preston Stewart

Dr. Stewart is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Beaufort, SC. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (843) 770-0404.

Verified across 6 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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