Richard Mcbee Stewart, M.D.
Also practices: EMERGENCY MEDICINE, INTERNAL MEDICINE
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.
Older · 1303dNPPES updated 2022-10-11 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
209 Hospital Dr Suite 303, Highlands, NC 28741-7623
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Medicare Patients
262
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription 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.
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
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$120 received from industry
1 transaction 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 Richard Mcbee Stewart's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1976
Tulane University School of Medicine
Board certified · Oct 10, 2022
CMS-verified certification date
50 years in practice
Senior practitioner
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)
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.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Richard Mcbee Stewart
Practice Location
209 Hospital Dr Suite 303, Highlands, NC 28741-7623
Mailing Address
Po Box 8310, Roanoke, VA 24014-0310
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