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Stephen J Candela PA

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in Whiteville, NC · enumerated 2007 · authorized official Stephen Candela, President Physician.

Data current as of Jul 13, 2026 · sourced from CMS NPPES

National Provider Identifier

1720132756

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Registry record

Entity type Organization (Type 2)
Legal business name Stephen J Candela PA
Practice address 117 E Main St, Whiteville, NC, 28472
Phone (910) 640-1022
Fax (910) 640-1448
Enumeration date Jan 23, 2007
Last updated in NPPES Jun 17, 2010

Taxonomy & classification

207X00000X Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians · License 27776 (NC) Primary

Authorized official

Name Stephen Candela
Title President Physician
Phone (910) 640-1022

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Frequently asked questions

What is the NPI number for Stephen J Candela PA?
The NPI for Stephen J Candela PA is 1720132756, a Type 2 (organization) record in the CMS NPPES registry.
Who is the authorized official for Stephen J Candela PA?
NPPES lists Stephen Candela (President Physician) as the authorized official for this organization.

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Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2010-06-17.