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DR. HOWARD W STERLING MD
NPI 1245205715
Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology in Phoenix, AZ

Active since February 20, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
98.98/100
CMS Quality Rating
2929 E THOMAS RD, PHOENIX, AZ 85016(602) 470-5000(602) 470-5064 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 26, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 26, 2026, May 14, 2026, Apr 29, 2021 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2015).

About Dr. Howard W Sterling Md NPPES

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

DR. HOWARD W STERLING MD (NPI 1245205715) is an individual diagnostic radiology provider in Phoenix, Arizona, licensed in Virginia (0101288734) and active in the NPI registry since February 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Hca Florida Citrus Hospital, and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1245205715
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2085R0202X
Provider Legal NameDR. HOWARD W STERLINGCredential: MD
Location Address2929 E THOMAS RDPhoenix, AZ 85016-8034
Mailing Address5705 Maxie StHouston, TX 77007-3100 · (202) 256-7003
Fax(602) 470-5064
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSHoward University College Of MedicineGraduated 1997
Enumeration DateFebruary 20, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 26, 20264 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 26, 2026
✔ NPI 1245205715 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyRadiology · Diagnostic RadiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2085R0202X
Licenses✔ Licensed in VA · 0101288734✔ Licensed in TX · P3457✔ Licensed in PA · MD493972
Definition
A radiologist who utilizes x-ray, radionuclides, ultrasound and electromagnetic radiation to diagnose and treat disease.
Also ListedRadiology · Diagnostic NeuroimagingTaxonomy 2085D0003X · License 52367 (AZ)
2929 E THOMAS RD, Phoenix, AZ 85016

Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 15501 Old York RdPhiladelphia, PA 19141-3018 · Phone (215) 456-7000
Location 28700 Sudley RdManassas, VA 20110-4418 · Phone (703) 369-8073

Accepted Insurance

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. Howard W Sterling Md 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 ID2961479860
PECOS Enrollment IDI20130903000318, I20241106002775, I20260313003782, I20260507000523
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

11

Medicare enrollment records show Howard Sterling reassigns Medicare billing to 11 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Surgery
2525 E ROOSEVELT ST, MED CLINIC - INFECTIOUS DISEASE
Phoenix, AZ 85008
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Arizona enrollment
  • 1,490 clinicians in this Medicare group
Interventional Pain Medicine
5129 DIXIE HWY
Louisville, KY 40216
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Kentucky enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: University Of Louisville Physicians Inc
  • 2,337 clinicians in this Medicare group
Urgent Care
5570 STATE ST
Saginaw, MI 48603
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Michigan and Texas enrollments
  • Also billed through NPI 1588656946 (Texas)
  • 720 clinicians in this Medicare group
Multi-Specialty
11100 EUCLID AVE
Cleveland, OH 44106
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 10 clinicians in this Medicare group
Diagnostic Radiology
1 TAMPA GENERAL CIR
Tampa, FL 33606
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 98 clinicians in this Medicare group
Diagnostic Radiology
6400 BROOKTREE CT STE 350
Wexford, PA 15090
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 5 clinicians in this Medicare group
Critical Access
106 PARK DRIVE
Hot Springs, VA 24445
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Virginia enrollment
  • 116 clinicians in this Medicare group
General Practice
78 MEDICAL CENTER DR
Fishersville, VA 22939
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Virginia enrollment
  • 434 clinicians in this Medicare group
Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine, Sports Medicine
4105 LEWIS AND CLARK DR
Charlottesville, VA 22911
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Virginia enrollment
  • 2,820 clinicians in this Medicare group
Psychiatry
4200 MONUMENT AVE
Philadelphia, PA 19131
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Pennsylvania enrollment
  • 1,205 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 42

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.

X-ray of chest, 1 view 71045
A chest X-ray, 1 view, is a quick, painless test that produces images of the structures within your chest, such as your heart, lungs, and blood vessels. It helps in diagnosing conditions like pneumonia, heart problems, or lung cancer. You'll stand in front of a machine that emits X-rays, which pass through your body to create the image.
1,325 services1,235 patients
Ct scan head or brain without contrast 70450
A CT scan of the head or brain without contrast is a non-invasive imaging procedure. It uses X-rays to create detailed pictures of your brain, skull, and other structures inside your head. It helps to detect conditions like strokes, tumors, or injuries. No dye (contrast) is used in this test.
675 services662 patients
Ct scan of blood vessels of chest with contrast 71275
A CT scan of the chest with contrast is a non-invasive imaging test. It uses X-rays and a special dye to get detailed images of your blood vessels in the chest. This helps in diagnosing conditions related to heart and lungs.
335 services330 patients
Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast 74177
A CT scan of the abdomen and pelvis with contrast is an imaging procedure. A special dye, called contrast, is used to make certain areas more visible. This can help identify issues such as infections, tumors, or other abnormalities. The procedure is painless and usually takes about 30 minutes.
289 services289 patients
X-ray of chest, 2 views 71046
A chest X-ray, 2 views, is a quick, painless test that creates pictures of the structures inside your chest, such as your heart, lungs, and blood vessels. Two different angles are used to get a comprehensive view. This helps in diagnosing conditions like pneumonia, heart problems, or lung cancer.
262 services260 patients
Ct scan of upper spine without contrast 72125
A CT scan of the upper spine without contrast is a non-invasive imaging test that uses X-rays to capture detailed images of your neck and upper back. It helps in identifying issues like fractures, tumors, or infections. No dye (contrast) is used in this scan.
243 services241 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Hca Florida Citrus Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Inverness, FL
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number100023
Location502 W Highland BlvdInverness, FL 34452 · Citrus County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Hca Florida Trinity Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Trinity, FL
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number100191
Location9330 Sr 54Trinity, FL 34655 · Pasco County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Hca Florida South Shore Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Sun City Center, FL
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number100259
Location4016 Sun City Center BlvdSun City Center, FL 33573 · Hillsborough County
Emergency services

Hca Florida Oak Hill Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Brooksville, FL
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number100264
Location11375 Cortez BlvdBrooksville, FL 34613 · Hernando County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Einstein Medical Center Montgomery

Acute Care Hospitals · East Norriton, PA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390329
Location559 West Germantown PikeEast Norriton, PA 19403 · Montgomery County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 85016 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
$85.89 typical visit price
range $55.44 – $168.60
Typical copayment $21.47 (range $13.86 – $42.15)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$69.24 typical visit price
range $17.72 – $137.41
Typical copayment $17.31 (range $4.43 – $34.35)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

98.98/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality98.8
Improvement Activities40

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.

Surgery
2929 E THOMAS RD
PHOENIX, AZ 85016
Anesthesiology
2929 E THOMAS RD
PHOENIX, AZ 85016
Emergency Medicine
2929 E THOMAS RD
PHOENIX, AZ 85016
Dermatology
2929 E THOMAS RD
PHOENIX, AZ 85016
Family Medicine
2929 E THOMAS RD
PHOENIX, AZ 85016
Nurse Practitioner (Obstetrics & Gynecology)
2929 E THOMAS RD
PHOENIX, AZ 85016
Pediatrics
2929 E THOMAS RD, DMG
PHOENIX, AZ 85016
Ophthalmology (Retina Specialist)
2929 E THOMAS RD
PHOENIX, AZ 85016

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 Howard Sterling's NPI number?

The NPI number for Howard Sterling is 1245205715. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 20, 2006.

Where is Howard Sterling located?

Howard Sterling practices at 2929 E Thomas Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85016. The listed phone number is (602) 470-5000.

What is Howard Sterling's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Radiology, specializing in Diagnostic Radiology, with taxonomy code 2085R0202X.

Is Howard Sterling enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Howard Sterling 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 Howard Sterling's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Howard Sterling reassigns Medicare benefits to 11 organizations: District Medical Group, Inc (Phoenix, AZ), University Of Louisville Phyisicians, Inc. (Louisville, KY), Covenant Medical Center, Inc. (Saginaw, MI), University Hospitals Medical Group Inc (Cleveland, OH), Mori Bean And Brooks Inc (Tampa, FL) and 6 more organizations, listed in the Medicare section above. 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 Howard Sterling's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Howard Sterling accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona, CareSource, Cigna HealthCare of Florida, Inc., Cigna Healthcare and Imperial Insurance Companies, Inc. and 3 other insurers list Howard Sterling as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Howard Sterling affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Howard Sterling is affiliated with Hca Florida Citrus Hospital, Hca Florida Trinity Hospital, Hca Florida South Shore Hospital, Hca Florida Oak Hill Hospital and Einstein Medical Center Montgomery.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Howard Sterling was last updated on August 26, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 57 days 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.