Thomas P. Stern, M.D.
NPI 1083639439ActiveIndividual· Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Disease· Huntersville, NC
Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Disease (M.D.) in Huntersville, North Carolina, trained at University of Arkansas College of Medicine (class of 1997). Their prescriptions cost Medicare Part D more than their services did: $809,529 for 1,775 claims, against $74,659 paid for services in 2024. Avadel Cns Pharmaceuticals, LLC was the largest of 10 companies reporting payments in 2025, $14,332 in all, mostly speaking and faculty fees.
Overview
| NPI | 1083639439 |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Entity type | Individual |
| Credential | M.D. |
| Sole proprietor | Yes |
| NPI issued | Jul 13, 2006 |
| Last updated in NPPES | Oct 29, 2024 |
| Certified by provider | Oct 29, 2024 |
Specialties and licenses
| Taxonomy | Code | License | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Disease Primary | 207RP1001X | 200401440 | NC |
| Internal Medicine, Critical Care Medicine | 207RC0200X | 200401440 | NC |
| Internal Medicine, Sleep Medicine | 207RS0012X | 200401440 | NC |
| Pediatrics | 208000000X | 200401440 | NC |
| Pediatrics, Sleep Medicine | 2080S0012X | 200401440 | NC |
Exclusion screening
| List | Result | Details |
|---|---|---|
| HHS-OIG LEIE · Nov 10, 2026 | No match | Checked by NPI and by name + state |
| North Carolina Medicaid · Nov 11, 2026 | No match | — |
| New York OMIG · Nov 11, 2026 | No match | — |
| Ohio Medicaid · Nov 11, 2026 | No match | — |
| Pennsylvania Medicheck · Nov 11, 2026 | No match | — |
| Washington HCA · Nov 11, 2026 | No match | — |
Official OIG search · How matching works ·Bulk check a roster
Medicare
| Enrollment (PECOS) | Enrolled Practitioner - Pulmonary Disease (NC) |
|---|---|
| Accepts assignment | Yes (participating) |
Medicare services in 2024
| Medicare patients | 409 |
|---|---|
| Services billed | 884 across 17 procedure codes |
| Paid by Medicare | $74,659 |
Part D prescriptions in 2024
| Prescriptions (claims) | 1,775 · 2,649 30-day fills |
|---|---|
| Patients | 237 |
| Total drug cost | $809,529 |
| Generic share | 43% of claims |
Education and affiliations
| Medical school | University of Arkansas College of Medicine |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1997 |
| Medicare specialty | Pulmonary Disease |
| Secondary specialties | Critical Care (Intensivists), Internal Medicine |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth |
Medical group
- Forsyth Medical Group, LLCGreensboro, NC · 48 clinicians
Industry payments (Open Payments)
- 2025$14,332 · 86 payments from 10 companies
- 2024$3,718 · 25 payments from 9 companies
Top paying companies in 2025
| Company | Amount | Payments |
|---|---|---|
| Avadel Cns Pharmaceuticals, LLC | $13,458 | 36 |
| Jazz Pharmaceuticals Inc. | $389.93 | 22 |
| Glaxosmithkline, LLC. | $243.05 | 18 |
| Astrazeneca Pharmaceuticals LP | $66.48 | 3 |
| Inspire Medical Systems, Inc. | $48.61 | 2 |
What the 2025 payments were for
- Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program$9,500 · 3 payments
- Consulting Fee$2,330 · 5 payments
- Travel and Lodging$1,340 · 18 payments
- Food and Beverage$1,162 · 60 payments
Receiving payments does not imply wrongdoing. What Open Payments covers ·original records
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