DR. HOWARD W STERLING MD
NPI 1245205715
Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology in Phoenix, AZ
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
Specialties & Licenses 2
Secondary Practice Locations 2
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.
Medicare Billing Reassignments
11Medicare 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.
Phoenix, AZ 85008
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Arizona enrollment
- 1,490 clinicians in this Medicare group
Louisville, KY 40216
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Kentucky enrollment
- Medicare enrollment name: University Of Louisville Physicians Inc
- 2,337 clinicians in this Medicare group
Saginaw, MI 48603
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Michigan and Texas enrollments
- Also billed through NPI 1588656946 (Texas)
- 720 clinicians in this Medicare group
Cleveland, OH 44106
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
- 10 clinicians in this Medicare group
Tampa, FL 33606
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
- 98 clinicians in this Medicare group
Wexford, PA 15090
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
- 5 clinicians in this Medicare group
Hot Springs, VA 24445
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Virginia enrollment
- 116 clinicians in this Medicare group
Fishersville, VA 22939
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Virginia enrollment
- 434 clinicians in this Medicare group
Charlottesville, VA 22911
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Virginia enrollment
- 2,820 clinicians in this Medicare group
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.
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, FLHca Florida Trinity Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · Trinity, FLHca Florida South Shore Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · Sun City Center, FLHca Florida Oak Hill Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · Brooksville, FLEinstein Medical Center Montgomery
Acute Care Hospitals · East Norriton, PAPhysician 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.
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.
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.
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.