Richard Mcbee Stewart, M.D.

Hospitalist

Also practices: EMERGENCY MEDICINE, INTERNAL MEDICINE

(828) 526-5012Highlands, NC
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Richard Mcbee Stewart, M.D. has practiced hospitalist for 50+ years, working in group practice. A Tulane University School of Medicine graduate since 1976, he brings 50+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis.

1 of 72 Hospitalist providers in NCSee all Hospitalist in Highlands50+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 1303dNPPES updated 2022-10-11 · verify on CMS

Contact & Location

Practice Location

209 Hospital Dr Suite 303, Highlands, NC 28741-7623

Fax: (828) 526-9128
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Medicare Patients

262

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

261

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

4,816

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $602k

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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.

Hypertension
75%

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

High Cholesterol
75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

Arthritis
59%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

Chronic Kidney Disease
46%

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

Heart Failure
44%

The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs

Atrial Fibrillation
40%

An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke

COPD
40%

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow

Ischemic Heart Disease
39%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

Industry Payment Transparency

$120 received from industry

1 transaction reported in 2024 ·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 2024, attributed to Richard Mcbee 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 · 1976

    Tulane University School of Medicine

  2. Board certified · Oct 10, 2022

    CMS-verified certification date

  3. 50 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

HospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.

Taxonomy: 208M00000X

Education & Training

Tulane University School of Medicine (Class of 1976)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

Po Box 8310, Roanoke, VA 24014-0310

Differs from practice location

Virtual Hospitalist Care With Richard Mcbee Stewart

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

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

Dr. Stewart is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Highlands, NC. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (828) 526-5012.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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