Stephen C Hamilton, M.D.
Stephen C Hamilton is an Internal Medicine specialist based in Annapolis, MD with over 43 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Stephen C Hamilton, M.D. has practiced internal medicine for 43+ years, working in group practice. He graduated from Duke University School of Medicine in 1983 and has 43+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 31% of reporting doctors in Maryland
- Uses generic medications more than 75% of reporting doctors in Maryland
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 5140dNPPES updated 2012-04-27 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Maryland Board of Physicians
Contact & Location
Practice Location
116 Defense Hwy Ste 400, Annapolis, MD 21401-7027
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better1.82%
Maryland avg: 4.4 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-3.3 pts)
1.82% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better91.5%
Maryland avg: 83.4 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+8.7 pts)
Better than 75% of reporting doctors in MarylandHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
949
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
732
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
7,044
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $587k
Percentile rankings compared against 2,391 reporting peers in Maryland.
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%↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-23%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$809 received from industry
38 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate 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 C Hamilton's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1983
Duke University School of Medicine
43 years in practice
Senior practitioner
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Taxonomy: 207R00000X
Education & Training
Duke University School of Medicine (Class of 1983)
Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Stephen C Hamilton
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Stephen C Hamilton for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Annapolis 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 C Hamilton
NPI records show Dr. Hamilton as active with telehealth listed in Annapolis, MD. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (410) 897-9841.
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 C Hamilton
Practice Location
116 Defense Hwy Ste 400, Annapolis, MD 21401-7027
Mailing Address
116 Defense Hwy Ste 400, Annapolis, MD 21401-7027
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