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DR. RICHARD H STERLING OD
NPI 1487688255
Optometrist in Blue Bell, PA

Active since July 10, 2006PECOS Enrolled
921 PENLLYN-BLUE BELL PIKE, BLUE BELL VILLAGE, BLUE BELL, PA 19422(215) 628-2020(215) 628-3131 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 8, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About Dr. Richard H Sterling Od NPPES

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

DR. RICHARD H STERLING OD (NPI 1487688255) is an individual optometrist in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (OEG001777) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1487688255
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. RICHARD H STERLINGCredential: OD
Location Address921 PENLLYN-BLUE BELL PIKE, BLUE BELL VILLAGEBlue Bell, PA 19422
Mailing Address122 Gwynmont CircleNorth Wales, PA 19454 · (215) 699-8343
Phone(215) 628-2020
Fax(215) 628-3131
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJuly 10, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 8, 2007
✔ NPI 1487688255 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152W00000X
License✔ Licensed in PA · OEG001777
Definition
Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.
921 PENLLYN-BLUE BELL PIKE, Blue Bell, PA 19422
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicare ID-Type Unspecified022936PA

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Richard H Sterling Od is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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

Surgical Eye Care Ltd
9.0 mi
Ophthalmology
860 E SWEDESFORD RD, SUITE 150
Wayne, PA 19087
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Pennsylvania enrollment
  • 6 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1841204757 (610) 265-2020
Independence Corporation
36 mi
Optometrist
2274 MACARTHUR RD
Whitehall, PA 18052
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Pennsylvania enrollment
  • 29 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1972549657 (610) 432-3937

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

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 19422 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
$137.17 typical visit price
range $59.88 – $180.99
Typical copayment $34.29 (range $14.97 – $45.24)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$74.47 typical visit price
range $19.30 – $147.29
Typical copayment $18.61 (range $4.82 – $36.82)
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.

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 Richard Sterling's NPI number?

The NPI number for Richard Sterling is 1487688255. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 10, 2006.

Where is Richard Sterling located?

Richard Sterling practices at 921 Penllyn-Blue Bell Pike Blue Bell Village, Blue Bell, PA 19422. The listed phone number is (215) 628-2020.

What is Richard Sterling's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist with taxonomy code 152W00000X.

Is Richard Sterling enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Richard Sterling is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Richard Sterling's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Richard Sterling reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Surgical Eye Care Ltd (Wayne, PA) and Independence Corporation (Whitehall, PA). 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 Richard Sterling'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 Richard Sterling was last updated on July 8, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 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.