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Dr. Stephen M. Tuel, MD

(Dr. Stephen Michael Tuel, M.D.)

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Specializes in: Physiatry (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation)

University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine (1984)

7601 Two Notch Road
Columbia, SC 29223

(803) 419-5345

Dr. Stephen M. Tuel, MD is a physiatrist in Columbia, SC specializing in physiatry (physical medicine & rehabilitation). He graduated from University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine in 1984 and has 42 years of experience.

Office Locations

7601 Two Notch Road
Columbia, SC 29223

(803) 419-5345

(803) 792-4578

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Stephen M. Tuel, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

electroacupuncture

By Affordability:

acupuncture treatment

Eastern medicine

electroacupuncture

trigger point injection

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within South Carolina, Dr. Stephen M. Tuel, MD performed more electroacupuncture procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for acupuncture treatment, Eastern medicine, electroacupuncture, and trigger point injection that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 10%

By Affordability:

sacroiliac joint injection

spinal joint injection

In 2023, Dr. Stephen M. Tuel, MD had a list price for sacroiliac (SI) joint injection, and spinal joint injection that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within South Carolina. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen M. Tuel, MD treated as a physiatrist in Columbia, SC during 2012 were diagnostic procedures, injections, pain management and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen M. Tuel, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	19
diagnostic procedures	294
doctor visit	627
injections	219
nerve block	45
pain management	200
spinal procedures	156

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen M. Tuel, MD treated as a physiatrist in Columbia, SC during 2013 were lab tests, injections, pain management and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen M. Tuel, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	17
blood draw	49
diagnostic procedures	13
doctor visit	870
injections	160
lab tests	328
nerve block	18
pain management	143
spinal procedures	109
thyroid function tests	48

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen M. Tuel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	107
Female	217

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	234
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	137
From 75 to 84	81
85 and over	22
Less than 65	84

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen M. Tuel, MD in 2013

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	34
Dementia	8
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen M. Tuel, MD treated as a physiatrist in Columbia, SC during 2014 were lab tests, injections, pain management and thyroid function tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen M. Tuel, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	17
blood draw	68
diagnostic procedures	16
doctor visit	1048
injections	128
lab tests	491
pain management	111
spinal procedures	69
thyroid function tests	80

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen M. Tuel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	103
Female	212

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	219
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	130
From 75 to 84	73
85 and over	14
Less than 65	98

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen M. Tuel, MD in 2014

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	35
Dementia	8
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen M. Tuel, MD treated as a physiatrist in Columbia, SC during 2015 were injections, lab tests, pain management and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen M. Tuel, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	25
blood draw	45
diagnostic procedures	20
doctor visit	1080
injections	184
lab tests	159
pain management	159
spinal procedures	66
X-rays	12

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen M. Tuel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	230
Female	450

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	486
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	298
From 75 to 84	162
85 and over	38
Less than 65	182

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen M. Tuel, MD in 2015

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	34
Dementia	6
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen M. Tuel, MD treated as a physiatrist in Columbia, SC during 2016 were injections, pain management, spinal procedures and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen M. Tuel, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	17
blood draw	25
diagnostic procedures	34
doctor visit	839
injections	153
pain management	136
spinal procedures	55

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen M. Tuel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	82
Female	191

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	189
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	132
From 75 to 84	52
85 and over	21
Less than 65	68

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen M. Tuel, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	23
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	37
Dementia	7
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen M. Tuel, MD treated as a physiatrist in Columbia, SC during 2017 were pain management, injections, diagnostic procedures and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen M. Tuel, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	18
diagnostic procedures	55
doctor visit	776
injections	95
pain management	95
spinal procedures	51

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen M. Tuel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	108
Female	182

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	189
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	142
From 75 to 84	63
85 and over	15
Less than 65	70

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen M. Tuel, MD in 2017

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	5
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	40
Dementia	8
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen M. Tuel, MD treated as a physiatrist in Columbia, SC during 2018 were injections, pain management, aspiration and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen M. Tuel, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	41
diagnostic procedures	14
doctor visit	699
injections	116
pain management	75
spinal procedures	25

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen M. Tuel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	88
Female	169

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	182
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	114
From 75 to 84	68
85 and over	17
Less than 65	58

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen M. Tuel, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	35
Dementia	11
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen M. Tuel, MD treated as a physiatrist in Columbia, SC during 2019 were injections, aspiration, pain management and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen M. Tuel, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	95
diagnostic procedures	28
doctor visit	793
injections	150
pain management	55
spinal procedures	25

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen M. Tuel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	95
Female	156

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	172
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	96
From 75 to 84	66
85 and over	16
Less than 65	73

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen M. Tuel, MD in 2019

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	39
Dementia	8
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen M. Tuel, MD treated as a physiatrist in Columbia, SC during 2020 were injections, aspiration, pain management and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen M. Tuel, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	81
diagnostic procedures	53
doctor visit	880
injections	143
pain management	62
spinal procedures	35

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen M. Tuel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	101
Female	162

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	173
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	127
From 75 to 84	63
85 and over	15
Less than 65	58

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen M. Tuel, MD in 2020

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	39
Dementia	8
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen M. Tuel, MD treated as a physiatrist in Columbia, SC during 2021 were injections, aspiration, pain management and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen M. Tuel, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	113
diagnostic procedures	18
doctor visit	875
injections	175
pain management	62
spinal procedures	31

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen M. Tuel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	98
Female	163

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	179
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	107
From 75 to 84	73
85 and over	24
Less than 65	57

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen M. Tuel, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	35
Dementia	7
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen M. Tuel, MD treated as a physiatrist in Columbia, SC during 2022 were complementary or alternative therapy, injections, pain management and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen M. Tuel, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	48
complementary or alternative therapy	292
doctor visit	887
injections	101
pain management	53
spinal procedures	25

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen M. Tuel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	89
Female	168

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	161
Black	82
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	118
From 75 to 84	66
85 and over	16
Less than 65	57

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen M. Tuel, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	37
Dementia	0
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen M. Tuel, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Stephen M. Tuel, MD treated as a physiatrist in Columbia, SC were lab tests, complementary or alternative therapy, injections and pain management.

aspiration	47
blood draw	41
complementary or alternative therapy	292
diagnostic procedures	54
doctor visit	852
injections	147
lab tests	326
nerve block	31
pain management	104
spinal procedures	58
thyroid function tests	64
X-rays	12

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen M. Tuel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	100
Female	188

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	7
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	198
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	69
85 and over	18
Less than 65	73
65 to 74	127

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen M. Tuel, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Stephen M. Tuel, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and depression.

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	11
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	33
Atrial Fibrillation	7
Cancer	7
Dementia	6

Education & Training

Dr. Stephen M. Tuel, MD graduated from University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine in 1984. He has a state license in South Carolina.

Medical School: University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine (1984)

Licensed In: South Carolina

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Stephen M. Tuel, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc	$497 XARELTO $289	Nucynta $97	INVOKANA $51	meters $29	$32
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$356 SYMBICORT $119	FARXIGA $110	CRESTOR $81	BYDUREON WEEKLY $34	ONGLYZA $11
Pfizer Inc.	$311 LYRICA $97	FLECTOR PATCH $86	EMBEDA $55	CELEBREX $36	VIAGRA $27	Other $11
Purdue Pharma L.P.	$255 BUTRANS $124	OXYCONTIN $68	HYSINGLA ER $25	SYMPROIC $13	INTERMEZZO $11	Other $14
Novo Nordisk Inc	$234 Victoza $107	Xultophy 100/3.6 $20	Saxenda $16	Ozempic $15	$76
Other	$2,786 Prolate $150	Morphabond ER $136	Horizant $126	GLYXAMBI $125	ELIQUIS $121	Other $2,128

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$4,428
Education	$12

Biography

Dr. Stephen Tuel is a medical specialist in physiatry (physical medicine & rehabilitation) and pain medicine. Dr. Tuel studied medicine at the University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine.

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen M. Tuel, MD in 2013

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2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen M. Tuel, MD in 2014

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2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen M. Tuel, MD in 2015

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2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen M. Tuel, MD in 2016

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen M. Tuel, MD in 2017

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2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen M. Tuel, MD in 2018

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen M. Tuel, MD in 2019

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen M. Tuel, MD in 2020

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2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen M. Tuel, MD in 2021

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2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen M. Tuel, MD in 2022

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen M. Tuel, MD From 2012 - 2022

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