DR. ROBERT T STERLING M.D.
Complete NPI Record 1427026467
Pathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology in Hickory, NC

Active since March 08, 2006

1899 TATE BLVD SE, SUITE 1105, HICKORY, NC 28602(828) 322-3821(828) 322-6697 Get Directions

NPPES record last updated: December 12, 2016. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 19, 2026.

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This page contains the complete raw NPPES record for Dr. Robert T Sterling, M.D. (NPI 1427026467), an individual pathology provider in Hickory, NC. All 90 fields on file are listed with their current values and official NPPES definitions, exactly as recorded in the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System. Only fields that contain data are included, so the number of fields shown varies from one NPI record to another.

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NPI: 1427026467: The 10-position all-numeric identification number assigned by the NPS to uniquely identify a health care provider. The NPI number includes an ISO standard check-digit in the 10th position. There is no intelligence about the health care provider in the number.
Entity Type Code: 1: Code describing the type of health care provider that is being assigned an NPI. Codes are 1 = (Person): individual human being who furnishes health care; 2 = (Non-person): entity other than an individual human being that furnishes health care (for example, hospital, SNF, hospital subunit, pharmacy, or HMO).
Provider Last Name Legal Name: STERLING: The last name of the provider. If the provider is an individual, this is the legal name.
Provider First Name: ROBERT: The first name of the provider, if the provider is an individual.
Provider Middle Name: T: The middle name of the provider, if the provider is an individual.
Provider Name Prefix Text: DR.: The name prefix or salutation of the provider if the provider is an individual; for example, Mr., Mrs., or Corporal.
Provider Credential Text: M.D.: The abbreviations for professional degrees or credentials used or held by the provider, if the provider is an individual. Examples are MD, DDS, CSW, CNA, AA, NP, RNA, or PSY. These credential designations will not be verified by NPS.
Provider First Line Business Mailing Address: 601 N ELM ST: The first line mailing address of the provider being identified. This data element may contain the same information as "Provider first line location address".
Provider Second Line Business Mailing Address: SUITE 1105: The second line mailing address of the provider being identified. This data element may contain the same information as "Provider second line location address".
Provider Business Mailing Address City Name: HIGH POINT: The city name in the mailing address of the provider being identified.
Provider Business Mailing Address State Name: NC: The State or Province name in the mailing address of the provider being identified. This data element may contain the same information as "Provider location address State name".
Provider Business Mailing Address Postal Code: 272624331: The postal ZIP or zone code in the mailing address of the provider being identified. NOTE: ZIP code plus 4-digit extension, if available. This data element may contain the same information as "Provider location address postal code".
Provider Business Mailing Address Country Code If outside U S : US: The country code in the mailing address of the provider being identified. This data element may contain the same information as "Provider location address country code".
Provider Business Mailing Address Telephone Number: 8642233070: The telephone number associated with mailing address of the provider being identified. This data element may contain the same information as "Provider location address telephone number".
Provider Business Mailing Address Fax Number: 8642231396: The fax number associated with the mailing address of the provider being identified. This data element may contain the same information as "Provider location address fax number".
Provider First Line Business Practice Location Address: 1899 TATE BLVD SE: The first line location address of the provider being identified. For providers with more than one physical location, this is the primary location. This address cannot include a Post Office box.
Provider Second Line Business Practice Location Address: SUITE 1105: The second line location address of the provider being identified. For providers with more than one physical location, this is the primary location. This address cannot include a Post Office box.
Provider Business Practice Location Address City Name: HICKORY: The city name in the location address of the provider being identified.
Provider Business Practice Location Address State Name: NC: The State code in the location of the provider being identified.
Provider Business Practice Location Address Postal Code: 286024200: The postal ZIP or zone code in the location address of the provider being identified. NOTE: ZIP code plus 4-digit extension, if available.
Provider Business Practice Location Address Country Code If outside U S : US: The country code in the location address of the provider being identified.
Provider Business Practice Location Address Telephone Number: 8283223821: The telephone number associated with the location address of the provider being identified.
Provider Business Practice Location Address Fax Number: 8283226697: The fax number associated with the location address of the provider being identified.
Provider Enumeration Date: 3/8/2006: The date the provider was assigned a unique identifier (assigned an NPI).
Last Update Date: 12/12/2016: The date that a record was last updated or changed.
Provider Gender Code: M: The code designating the provider's gender if the provider is a person.
Healthcare Provider Taxonomy Code 1: 207ZB0001X: This field represents the provider's taxonomy code, which classifies their type, classification, and area of specialization. This code comes from the Healthcare Provider Taxonomy Code Set maintained by the National Uniform Claim Committee (NUCC). The NPS will associate these data with the license data for providers with Entity type code = 1.
Provider License Number 1: 26780: The license number issued to the provider being identified. The NPS can accommodate multiple license numbers for multiple specialties and for multiple States. The NPS will associate this data element with "provider taxonomy code".
Provider License Number State Code 1: NC: The two-letter state code representing the U.S. state or territory that issued the provider's license. This field is linked to the Provider License Number field and identifies the jurisdiction where that license is valid. A provider may have multiple state codes if they hold licenses in more than one state.
Healthcare Provider Primary Taxonomy Switch 1: N: This field shows whether the related taxonomy code is the provider's primary specialty. It is a single-character value: "Y" indicates the taxonomy is the primary one, while "N" indicates it is not. Each provider record can have only one taxonomy code marked as primary.
Healthcare Provider Taxonomy Code 2: 207ZC0500X: This field represents the provider's taxonomy code, which classifies their type, classification, and area of specialization. This code comes from the Healthcare Provider Taxonomy Code Set maintained by the National Uniform Claim Committee (NUCC). The NPS will associate these data with the license data for providers with Entity type code = 1.
Provider License Number 2: 26780: The license number issued to the provider being identified. The NPS can accommodate multiple license numbers for multiple specialties and for multiple States. The NPS will associate this data element with "provider taxonomy code".
Provider License Number State Code 2: NC: The two-letter state code representing the U.S. state or territory that issued the provider's license. This field is linked to the Provider License Number field and identifies the jurisdiction where that license is valid. A provider may have multiple state codes if they hold licenses in more than one state.
Healthcare Provider Primary Taxonomy Switch 2: N: This field shows whether the related taxonomy code is the provider's primary specialty. It is a single-character value: "Y" indicates the taxonomy is the primary one, while "N" indicates it is not. Each provider record can have only one taxonomy code marked as primary.
Healthcare Provider Taxonomy Code 3: 207ZD0900X: This field represents the provider's taxonomy code, which classifies their type, classification, and area of specialization. This code comes from the Healthcare Provider Taxonomy Code Set maintained by the National Uniform Claim Committee (NUCC). The NPS will associate these data with the license data for providers with Entity type code = 1.
Provider License Number 3: 26780: The license number issued to the provider being identified. The NPS can accommodate multiple license numbers for multiple specialties and for multiple States. The NPS will associate this data element with "provider taxonomy code".
Provider License Number State Code 3: NC: The two-letter state code representing the U.S. state or territory that issued the provider's license. This field is linked to the Provider License Number field and identifies the jurisdiction where that license is valid. A provider may have multiple state codes if they hold licenses in more than one state.
Healthcare Provider Primary Taxonomy Switch 3: N: This field shows whether the related taxonomy code is the provider's primary specialty. It is a single-character value: "Y" indicates the taxonomy is the primary one, while "N" indicates it is not. Each provider record can have only one taxonomy code marked as primary.
Healthcare Provider Taxonomy Code 4: 207ZF0201X: This field represents the provider's taxonomy code, which classifies their type, classification, and area of specialization. This code comes from the Healthcare Provider Taxonomy Code Set maintained by the National Uniform Claim Committee (NUCC). The NPS will associate these data with the license data for providers with Entity type code = 1.
Provider License Number 4: 26780: The license number issued to the provider being identified. The NPS can accommodate multiple license numbers for multiple specialties and for multiple States. The NPS will associate this data element with "provider taxonomy code".
Provider License Number State Code 4: NC: The two-letter state code representing the U.S. state or territory that issued the provider's license. This field is linked to the Provider License Number field and identifies the jurisdiction where that license is valid. A provider may have multiple state codes if they hold licenses in more than one state.
Healthcare Provider Primary Taxonomy Switch 4: N: This field shows whether the related taxonomy code is the provider's primary specialty. It is a single-character value: "Y" indicates the taxonomy is the primary one, while "N" indicates it is not. Each provider record can have only one taxonomy code marked as primary.
Healthcare Provider Taxonomy Code 5: 207ZH0000X: This field represents the provider's taxonomy code, which classifies their type, classification, and area of specialization. This code comes from the Healthcare Provider Taxonomy Code Set maintained by the National Uniform Claim Committee (NUCC). The NPS will associate these data with the license data for providers with Entity type code = 1.
Provider License Number 5: 26780: The license number issued to the provider being identified. The NPS can accommodate multiple license numbers for multiple specialties and for multiple States. The NPS will associate this data element with "provider taxonomy code".
Provider License Number State Code 5: NC: The two-letter state code representing the U.S. state or territory that issued the provider's license. This field is linked to the Provider License Number field and identifies the jurisdiction where that license is valid. A provider may have multiple state codes if they hold licenses in more than one state.
Healthcare Provider Primary Taxonomy Switch 5: N: This field shows whether the related taxonomy code is the provider's primary specialty. It is a single-character value: "Y" indicates the taxonomy is the primary one, while "N" indicates it is not. Each provider record can have only one taxonomy code marked as primary.
Healthcare Provider Taxonomy Code 6: 207ZI0100X: This field represents the provider's taxonomy code, which classifies their type, classification, and area of specialization. This code comes from the Healthcare Provider Taxonomy Code Set maintained by the National Uniform Claim Committee (NUCC). The NPS will associate these data with the license data for providers with Entity type code = 1.
Provider License Number 6: 26780: The license number issued to the provider being identified. The NPS can accommodate multiple license numbers for multiple specialties and for multiple States. The NPS will associate this data element with "provider taxonomy code".
Provider License Number State Code 6: NC: The two-letter state code representing the U.S. state or territory that issued the provider's license. This field is linked to the Provider License Number field and identifies the jurisdiction where that license is valid. A provider may have multiple state codes if they hold licenses in more than one state.
Healthcare Provider Primary Taxonomy Switch 6: N: This field shows whether the related taxonomy code is the provider's primary specialty. It is a single-character value: "Y" indicates the taxonomy is the primary one, while "N" indicates it is not. Each provider record can have only one taxonomy code marked as primary.
Healthcare Provider Taxonomy Code 7: 207ZM0300X: This field represents the provider's taxonomy code, which classifies their type, classification, and area of specialization. This code comes from the Healthcare Provider Taxonomy Code Set maintained by the National Uniform Claim Committee (NUCC). The NPS will associate these data with the license data for providers with Entity type code = 1.
Provider License Number 7: 26780: The license number issued to the provider being identified. The NPS can accommodate multiple license numbers for multiple specialties and for multiple States. The NPS will associate this data element with "provider taxonomy code".
Provider License Number State Code 7: NC: The two-letter state code representing the U.S. state or territory that issued the provider's license. This field is linked to the Provider License Number field and identifies the jurisdiction where that license is valid. A provider may have multiple state codes if they hold licenses in more than one state.
Healthcare Provider Primary Taxonomy Switch 7: N: This field shows whether the related taxonomy code is the provider's primary specialty. It is a single-character value: "Y" indicates the taxonomy is the primary one, while "N" indicates it is not. Each provider record can have only one taxonomy code marked as primary.
Healthcare Provider Taxonomy Code 8: 207ZN0500X: This field represents the provider's taxonomy code, which classifies their type, classification, and area of specialization. This code comes from the Healthcare Provider Taxonomy Code Set maintained by the National Uniform Claim Committee (NUCC). The NPS will associate these data with the license data for providers with Entity type code = 1.
Provider License Number 8: 26780: The license number issued to the provider being identified. The NPS can accommodate multiple license numbers for multiple specialties and for multiple States. The NPS will associate this data element with "provider taxonomy code".
Provider License Number State Code 8: NC: The two-letter state code representing the U.S. state or territory that issued the provider's license. This field is linked to the Provider License Number field and identifies the jurisdiction where that license is valid. A provider may have multiple state codes if they hold licenses in more than one state.
Healthcare Provider Primary Taxonomy Switch 8: N: This field shows whether the related taxonomy code is the provider's primary specialty. It is a single-character value: "Y" indicates the taxonomy is the primary one, while "N" indicates it is not. Each provider record can have only one taxonomy code marked as primary.
Healthcare Provider Taxonomy Code 9: 207ZP0007X: This field represents the provider's taxonomy code, which classifies their type, classification, and area of specialization. This code comes from the Healthcare Provider Taxonomy Code Set maintained by the National Uniform Claim Committee (NUCC). The NPS will associate these data with the license data for providers with Entity type code = 1.
Provider License Number 9: 26780: The license number issued to the provider being identified. The NPS can accommodate multiple license numbers for multiple specialties and for multiple States. The NPS will associate this data element with "provider taxonomy code".
Provider License Number State Code 9: NC: The two-letter state code representing the U.S. state or territory that issued the provider's license. This field is linked to the Provider License Number field and identifies the jurisdiction where that license is valid. A provider may have multiple state codes if they hold licenses in more than one state.
Healthcare Provider Primary Taxonomy Switch 9: N: This field shows whether the related taxonomy code is the provider's primary specialty. It is a single-character value: "Y" indicates the taxonomy is the primary one, while "N" indicates it is not. Each provider record can have only one taxonomy code marked as primary.
Healthcare Provider Taxonomy Code 10: 207ZP0101X: This field represents the provider's taxonomy code, which classifies their type, classification, and area of specialization. This code comes from the Healthcare Provider Taxonomy Code Set maintained by the National Uniform Claim Committee (NUCC). The NPS will associate these data with the license data for providers with Entity type code = 1.
Provider License Number 10: 26780: The license number issued to the provider being identified. The NPS can accommodate multiple license numbers for multiple specialties and for multiple States. The NPS will associate this data element with "provider taxonomy code".
Provider License Number State Code 10: NC: The two-letter state code representing the U.S. state or territory that issued the provider's license. This field is linked to the Provider License Number field and identifies the jurisdiction where that license is valid. A provider may have multiple state codes if they hold licenses in more than one state.
Healthcare Provider Primary Taxonomy Switch 10: N: This field shows whether the related taxonomy code is the provider's primary specialty. It is a single-character value: "Y" indicates the taxonomy is the primary one, while "N" indicates it is not. Each provider record can have only one taxonomy code marked as primary.
Healthcare Provider Taxonomy Code 11: 207ZP0102X: This field represents the provider's taxonomy code, which classifies their type, classification, and area of specialization. This code comes from the Healthcare Provider Taxonomy Code Set maintained by the National Uniform Claim Committee (NUCC). The NPS will associate these data with the license data for providers with Entity type code = 1.
Provider License Number 11: 26780: The license number issued to the provider being identified. The NPS can accommodate multiple license numbers for multiple specialties and for multiple States. The NPS will associate this data element with "provider taxonomy code".
Provider License Number State Code 11: NC: The two-letter state code representing the U.S. state or territory that issued the provider's license. This field is linked to the Provider License Number field and identifies the jurisdiction where that license is valid. A provider may have multiple state codes if they hold licenses in more than one state.
Healthcare Provider Primary Taxonomy Switch 11: Y: This field shows whether the related taxonomy code is the provider's primary specialty. It is a single-character value: "Y" indicates the taxonomy is the primary one, while "N" indicates it is not. Each provider record can have only one taxonomy code marked as primary.
Healthcare Provider Taxonomy Code 12: 207ZP0104X: This field represents the provider's taxonomy code, which classifies their type, classification, and area of specialization. This code comes from the Healthcare Provider Taxonomy Code Set maintained by the National Uniform Claim Committee (NUCC). The NPS will associate these data with the license data for providers with Entity type code = 1.
Provider License Number 12: 26780: The license number issued to the provider being identified. The NPS can accommodate multiple license numbers for multiple specialties and for multiple States. The NPS will associate this data element with "provider taxonomy code".
Provider License Number State Code 12: NC: The two-letter state code representing the U.S. state or territory that issued the provider's license. This field is linked to the Provider License Number field and identifies the jurisdiction where that license is valid. A provider may have multiple state codes if they hold licenses in more than one state.
Healthcare Provider Primary Taxonomy Switch 12: N: This field shows whether the related taxonomy code is the provider's primary specialty. It is a single-character value: "Y" indicates the taxonomy is the primary one, while "N" indicates it is not. Each provider record can have only one taxonomy code marked as primary.
Healthcare Provider Taxonomy Code 13: 207ZP0105X: This field represents the provider's taxonomy code, which classifies their type, classification, and area of specialization. This code comes from the Healthcare Provider Taxonomy Code Set maintained by the National Uniform Claim Committee (NUCC). The NPS will associate these data with the license data for providers with Entity type code = 1.
Provider License Number 13: 26780: The license number issued to the provider being identified. The NPS can accommodate multiple license numbers for multiple specialties and for multiple States. The NPS will associate this data element with "provider taxonomy code".
Provider License Number State Code 13: NC: The two-letter state code representing the U.S. state or territory that issued the provider's license. This field is linked to the Provider License Number field and identifies the jurisdiction where that license is valid. A provider may have multiple state codes if they hold licenses in more than one state.
Healthcare Provider Primary Taxonomy Switch 13: N: This field shows whether the related taxonomy code is the provider's primary specialty. It is a single-character value: "Y" indicates the taxonomy is the primary one, while "N" indicates it is not. Each provider record can have only one taxonomy code marked as primary.
Healthcare Provider Taxonomy Code 14: 207ZP0213X: This field represents the provider's taxonomy code, which classifies their type, classification, and area of specialization. This code comes from the Healthcare Provider Taxonomy Code Set maintained by the National Uniform Claim Committee (NUCC). The NPS will associate these data with the license data for providers with Entity type code = 1.
Provider License Number 14: 26780: The license number issued to the provider being identified. The NPS can accommodate multiple license numbers for multiple specialties and for multiple States. The NPS will associate this data element with "provider taxonomy code".
Provider License Number State Code 14: NC: The two-letter state code representing the U.S. state or territory that issued the provider's license. This field is linked to the Provider License Number field and identifies the jurisdiction where that license is valid. A provider may have multiple state codes if they hold licenses in more than one state.
Healthcare Provider Primary Taxonomy Switch 14: N: This field shows whether the related taxonomy code is the provider's primary specialty. It is a single-character value: "Y" indicates the taxonomy is the primary one, while "N" indicates it is not. Each provider record can have only one taxonomy code marked as primary.
Other Provider Identifier 1: 79745: An additional identifier number for the provider, either current or previously used. This may include IDs issued by health plans, state agencies, or other organizations. The value is collected from the NPI application or update form.
Other Provider Identifier Type Code 1: 01: A code that specifies the type of additional identifier associated with the provider, either current or past. Examples include UPIN (Universal Provider Identification Number), NSC (National Supplier Clearinghouse), OSCAR (CMS Certification Number), DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration number), state Medicaid ID, or a plan-specific PIN. The value is collected from the NPI application or update form.
Other Provider Identifier State 1: NY: The two-letter state code representing the U.S. state or territory that issued the additional provider identifier. This links the Other Provider Identifier to the state where it is valid or was assigned.
Other Provider Identifier Issuer 1: BCBS OF NORTH CAROLINA: The name of the organization, agency, or health plan that assigned the additional provider identifier. This identifies who issued the number linked to Other Provider Identifier 1 (for example, a state Medicaid agency, Medicare, or a private insurance company).
Other Provider Identifier 2: 8979745: An additional identifier number for the provider, either current or previously used. This may include IDs issued by health plans, state agencies, or other organizations. The value is collected from the NPI application or update form.
Other Provider Identifier Type Code 2: 05: A code that specifies the type of additional identifier associated with the provider, either current or past. Examples include UPIN (Universal Provider Identification Number), NSC (National Supplier Clearinghouse), OSCAR (CMS Certification Number), DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration number), state Medicaid ID, or a plan-specific PIN. The value is collected from the NPI application or update form.
Other Provider Identifier State 2: NC: The two-letter state code representing the U.S. state or territory that issued the additional provider identifier. This links the Other Provider Identifier to the state where it is valid or was assigned.
Is Sole Proprietor: N: Indicates whether the provider is registered as a sole proprietor. This is a single-character code: "Y" means the provider operates as a sole proprietor, and "N" means they do not.

Other Provider Identifiers 4

Legacy and payer-issued identifiers reported to the NPPES registry for this provider.

79745 Other

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State: NY · Issuer: Bcbs Of North Carolina
Other: An additional provider identifier that does not correspond to any of the other defined identifier type categories.

213537D Medicare ID-Type Unspecified

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State: NC · Issuer: Medicare
Medicare ID (Type Unspecified): A Medicare-issued provider identifier whose specific subtype or program context has not been designated.

D92869 Medicare UPIN

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State: NC
Medicare UPIN (Unique Physician Identification Number): A legacy six-character alphanumeric identifier previously issued by Medicare to individual physicians before being retired and replaced by the NPI system.

8979745 Medicaid

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State: NC
Medicaid (State-specific): A provider identification number assigned by an individual state's Medicaid program, used for billing and enrollment within that state's Medicaid system.

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