DR. STERLING LEAF MALISH M.D.
NPI 1003073776
Internal Medicine in Warwick, RI

Active since May 20, 2008PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
455 TOLL GATE RD, WARWICK, RI 02886(401) 737-7000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 21, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 21, 2022, Mar 17, 2018, Sep 18, 2017 (3 updates tracked since 2017).

About Dr. Sterling Leaf Malish M.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. STERLING LEAF MALISH M.D. (NPI 1003073776) is an individual internal medicine provider in Warwick, Rhode Island, licensed in California (A94784) and active in the NPI registry since May 2008. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Los Angeles, and is a graduate of Other (2004).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1003073776
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. STERLING LEAF MALISHCredential: M.D.
Location Address455 TOLL GATE RDWarwick, RI 02886-2759
Mailing Address1245 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 407Los Angeles, CA 90017-4804 · (213) 977-4979 · Fax (213) 977-0544
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2004
Enumeration DateMay 20, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 21, 20223 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1003073776 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 4

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in CA · A94784
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Also ListedInternal Medicine · Critical Care MedicineTaxonomy 207RC0200X · License A94784 (CA)
Also ListedInternal Medicine · Pulmonary DiseaseTaxonomy 207RP1001X · License A94784 (CA)
Also ListedInternal Medicine · Sleep MedicineTaxonomy 207RS0012X · License MD15154 (RI)
455 TOLL GATE RD, Warwick, RI 02886

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11245 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 407Los Angeles, CA 90017-4804 · Phone (213) 977-4979 · Fax (213) 977-0544

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Sterling Leaf Malish M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID5496884967
PECOS Enrollment IDI20100520000795
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Sterling Malish reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Pulmonary Disease
1245 WILSHIRE BLVD STE 503
Los Angeles, CA 90017
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 6 clinicians in this Medicare group
Family Medicine
17615 MORO RD
Prunedale, CA 93907
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 284 clinicians in this Medicare group

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 3

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
185 services72 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
35 services30 patients
Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older) 36556
This procedure involves placing a thin tube into a large vein, usually in the neck or chest, to administer medication or fluids. It's done under local anesthesia to minimize discomfort. It's a standard, safe procedure for individuals aged 5 and above.
11 services11 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 02886 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$134.17 typical visit price
range $58.57 – $177.03
Typical copayment $33.54 (range $14.64 – $44.25)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$103.10 typical visit price
range $18.92 – $144.38
Typical copayment $25.77 (range $4.73 – $36.09)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
455 TOLL GATE RD
WARWICK, RI 02886
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
455 TOLL GATE RD
WARWICK, RI 02886
Emergency Medicine
455 TOLL GATE RD
WARWICK, RI 02886
Family Medicine
455 TOLL GATE RD
WARWICK, RI 02886
Emergency Medicine
455 TOLL GATE RD
WARWICK, RI 02886
Internal Medicine
455 TOLL GATE RD
WARWICK, RI 02886
Anesthesiology
455 TOLL GATE RD
WARWICK, RI 02886
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
455 TOLL GATE RD
WARWICK, RI 02886

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Sterling Malish's NPI number?

The NPI number for Sterling Malish is 1003073776. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 20, 2008.

Where is Sterling Malish located?

Sterling Malish practices at 455 Toll Gate Rd, Warwick, RI 02886. The listed phone number is (401) 737-7000.

What is Sterling Malish's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Sterling Malish enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Sterling Malish is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Sterling Malish's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Sterling Malish reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: California Lung Associates (Los Angeles, CA) and County Of Monterey (Prunedale, CA). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Sterling Malish's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Sterling Malish was last updated on July 21, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.