Stephen Eric Hayes, MD
Stephen Eric Hayes, MD has been part of the Spruce Pine medical community since 2018 in group practice. He graduated from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine in 2018 and has 8+ years of clinical experience. Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. CMS MIPS quality score: 96.6/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 39% of reporting doctors in North Carolina
- Federal MIPS score higher than 70% of MIPS-scored doctors in North Carolina
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1692dNPPES updated 2021-09-23 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at North Carolina Medical Board
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 70% of doctors in North Carolina on federal quality measures, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202396.6/100
North Carolina avg: 91.2 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+13 pts)
Better than 70% of MIPS-scored doctors in North CarolinaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better10.21%
North Carolina avg: 4.9 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+5.1 pts)
10.21% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better86.2%
North Carolina avg: 83.1 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+3.4 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Prescription Recipients
501
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
6,760
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $749k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,349 reporting peers in North 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.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2018
University of North Carolina School of Medicine
Board certified · Sep 22, 2021
Self-reported via NPPES
8 years in practice
Established
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 North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine (Class of 2018)
Virtual Family Medicine Care With Stephen Eric Hayes
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Stephen Eric Hayes for follow-ups, medication reviews, and ongoing care — no travel to Spruce Pine 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 Eric Hayes
NPI records show Dr. Hayes as active with telehealth listed in Spruce Pine, NC. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (828) 766-3555.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
189 Hospital Dr, Spruce Pine, NC 28777-3035
Mailing Address
189 Hospital Dr, Spruce Pine, NC 28777-3035
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