DR. MICHAEL STERLING MD
NPI 1487633905
Internal Medicine - Critical Care Medicine in Atlanta, GA

Active since January 12, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
550 PEACHTREE STREET NE, EMORY UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL MIDTOWN, ATLANTA, GA 30308(404) 686-7858(404) 686-7841 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 30, 2015. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About Dr. Michael Sterling Md NPPES

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

DR. MICHAEL STERLING MD (NPI 1487633905) is an individual critical care medicine provider in Atlanta, Georgia, licensed in Georgia (064472) and active in the NPI registry since January 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Saint Louis University School Of Medicine (1980).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1487633905
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RC0200X
Provider Legal NameDR. MICHAEL STERLINGCredential: MD
Location Address550 PEACHTREE STREET NE, EMORY UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL MIDTOWNAtlanta, GA 30308
Mailing Address101 W. Ponce De Leon Ave. Annex Building, Emory Healthcare System CredentialingDecatur, GA 30030 · (404) 778-4889 · Fax (404) 778-4819
Fax(404) 686-7841
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSSaint Louis University School Of MedicineGraduated 1980
Enumeration DateJanuary 12, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 30, 2015
✔ NPI 1487633905 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Critical Care MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RC0200X
Licenses✔ Licensed in GA · 064472✔ Licensed in ME · 012934
Definition
An internist who diagnoses, treats and supports patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and may also facilitate and coordinate patient care among the primary physician, the critical care staff and other specialists.
550 PEACHTREE STREET NE, Atlanta, GA 30308

Other Identifiers 2

Medicare ID-Type UnspecifiedMM3183ME
Medicare UPINB85403ME

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. Michael 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 ID345285342
PECOS Enrollment IDI20101015000576
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 Michael Sterling reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Internal Medicine
1365 CLIFTON RD NE
Atlanta, GA 30322
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
  • 4,840 clinicians in this Medicare group
General Acute Care Hospital
902 7TH ST NORTH
Cordele, GA 31010
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
  • 124 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 2

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.
32 services19 patients
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.
14 services13 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 30308 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
$130.64 typical visit price
range $56.84 – $172.43
Typical copayment $32.66 (range $14.21 – $43.10)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$100.20 typical visit price
range $18.22 – $140.40
Typical copayment $25.05 (range $4.55 – $35.10)
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 7

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

Obstetrics & Gynecology (Gynecology)
550 PEACHTREE STREET NE, MEDICAL OFFICE TOWER, 8TH FLOOR
ATLANTA, GA 30308
Physical Therapist
550 PEACHTREE STREET NE
ATLANTA, GA 30308
Nurse Practitioner
550 PEACHTREE STREET NE, EMORY MIDTOWN - DAVIS FISCHER BLDG, 3RD FLOOR, RM 3245A
ATLANTA, GA 30308
Advanced Practice Midwife
550 PEACHTREE STREET NE, SUITE 1275
ATLANTA, GA 30308
Genetic Counselor, MS
550 PEACHTREE STREET NE, MEDICAL OFFICE TOWER, 8TH FLOOR
ATLANTA, GA 30308
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
550 PEACHTREE STREET NE, SUITE 1650
ATLANTA, GA 30308
Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)
550 PEACHTREE STREET NE, SUITE 1185
ATLANTA, GA 30308

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 Michael Sterling's NPI number?

The NPI number for Michael Sterling is 1487633905. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 12, 2006.

Where is Michael Sterling located?

Michael Sterling practices at 550 Peachtree Street NE Emory University Hospital Midtown, Atlanta, GA 30308. The listed phone number is (404) 686-7858.

What is Michael Sterling's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Critical Care Medicine, with taxonomy code 207RC0200X.

Is Michael Sterling enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Michael 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 Michael Sterling's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Michael Sterling reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: The Emory Clinic Inc (Atlanta, GA) and Crisp Regional Hospital Inc (Cordele, GA). 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 Michael Sterling's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Michael Sterling accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of Alabama, Ambetter of North Carolina and Ambetter of Tennessee and 1 other insurer list Michael 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Michael Sterling was last updated on December 30, 2015. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 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.