Stephen Clark Busby, M.D.
Stephen Clark Busby is a Family Medicine specialist based in Charleston, SC with over 22 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Stephen Clark Busby, M.D. has practiced family medicine for 22+ years, working in group practice. A Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine graduate since 2004, he brings 22+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis.
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 55% of reporting doctors in South Carolina
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
16 Windermere Blvd, Charleston, SC 29407-7412
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better6.76%
South Carolina avg: 4.6 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+1.7 pts)
6.76% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better88.1%
South Carolina avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+5.3 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in South CarolinaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
278
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
447
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
7,189
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $774k
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.
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.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$21 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 Stephen Clark Busby's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2004
Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine
Board certified · Feb 18, 2020
Self-reported via NPPES
22 years in practice
Experienced
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Taxonomy: 207Q00000X
Education & Training
Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine (Class of 2004)
Mailing address
Po Box 751649, Charlotte, NC 28275-1649
Differs from practice location
Virtual Family Medicine Care With Stephen Clark Busby
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Stephen Clark Busby for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Charleston 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 Stephen Clark Busby
NPI records show Dr. Busby as active with telehealth listed in Charleston, SC. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (843) 766-9053.
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 Stephen Clark Busby
Practice Location
16 Windermere Blvd, Charleston, SC 29407-7412
Mailing Address
Po Box 751649, Charlotte, NC 28275-1649
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