Stephen L Harless, MD

Family Medicine

Stephen L Harless is a Family Medicine specialist based in Purvis, MS with over 42 years of clinical experience. Offers virtual telehealth visits.

(601) 794-2224Purvis, MS
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026

Stephen L Harless, MD has practiced family medicine for 42+ years, working in group practice. A University of Mississippi School of Medicine graduate since 1984, he brings 42+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis.

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 81% of reporting doctors in Mississippi
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 133 Family Medicine providers in MSSee all Family Medicine in Purvis42+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 2115dNPPES updated 2020-08-07 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure

Contact & Location

Practice Location

101 Weems St, Purvis, MS 39475-4062

Fax: (601) 794-6392
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
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

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

US avg: 70.2%

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

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-6%)64%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-3%)46%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here

Ischemic Heart Disease
Lower than avg (-1%)31%

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

US avg: 31.7%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here

Diabetes
Lower than avg (-8%)26%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here

COPD
Higher than avg (+1%)21%

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

US avg: 20.4%

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

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

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Background & Specialty

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

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1984

    University of Mississippi School of Medicine

  2. Board certified · Aug 6, 2020

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 42 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Family MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

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

University of Mississippi School of Medicine (Class of 1984)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

415 S 28th Ave, Hattiesburg, MS 39401-7246

Differs from practice location

Virtual Family Medicine Care With Stephen L Harless

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Stephen L Harless for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Purvis required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Stephen L Harless

NPI records show Dr. Harless as active with telehealth listed in Purvis, MS. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (601) 794-2224.

Verified across 4 federal data sources

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

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