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DR. RICHARD H STERNS M.D.
NPI 1790714699
Internal Medicine - Nephrology in Rochester, NY

Active since July 02, 2006PECOS Enrolled
1425 PORTLAND AVE, ROCHESTER, NY 14621(585) 922-5184(585) 922-5914 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 29, 2012. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Dr. Richard H Sterns M.d. NPPES

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

DR. RICHARD H STERNS M.D. (NPI 1790714699) is an individual nephrology provider in Rochester, New York, licensed in New York (116909) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1790714699
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RN0300X
Provider Legal NameDR. RICHARD H STERNSCredential: M.D.
Location Address1425 PORTLAND AVERochester, NY 14621-3001
Mailing Address1425 Portland Ave, Box 242Rochester, NY 14621-3001 · (585) 922-5184 · Fax (585) 922-5914
Phone(585) 922-5184
Fax(585) 922-5914
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJuly 2, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 29, 2012
✔ NPI 1790714699 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · NephrologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RN0300X
License✔ Licensed in NY · 116909
Definition
An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.
1425 PORTLAND AVE, Rochester, NY 14621
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Other Identifiers 5

Medicare PIN70005A
Medicare ID-Type Unspecified11201NNY
Medicare UPINB71817NY
Medicaid00456928NY
Medicare PINJ400057086

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

Rochester General Hospital
0.1 mi
General Acute Care Hospital
1425 PORTLAND AVE
Rochester, NY 14621
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 2,285 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1063531929 (585) 922-4000
Strong Renal Group
5.1 mi
Nephrology
601 ELMWOOD AVE
Rochester, NY 14642
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 60 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1881641470 (585) 275-1554

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 14621 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
$126.40 typical visit price
range $54.87 – $166.88
Typical copayment $31.60 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$97.08 typical visit price
range $17.54 – $136.14
Typical copayment $24.27 (range $4.38 – $34.03)
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 20

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

DR. NIAZ AHMED D.D.S.
Dentist
1425 PORTLAND AVE
ROCHESTER, NY 14621
Monroe County (585) 922-4000
DR. BRIAN JOHN THOMAS D.O.
Anesthesiology
1425 PORTLAND AVE
ROCHESTER, NY 14621
Monroe County (585) 922-4159
LISA NICOLE FRONCZAK PA-C
Physician Assistant
1425 PORTLAND AVE, BOX 362
ROCHESTER, NY 14621
Monroe County (585) 922-4000
ANDREW ROTANDO DO
Emergency Medicine
1425 PORTLAND AVE
ROCHESTER, NY 14621
Monroe County (585) 922-3469
ALEXANDER VAZZANO MD
Emergency Medicine
1425 PORTLAND AVE
ROCHESTER, NY 14621
Monroe County (585) 922-4638
AMY BODROG MD
Internal Medicine (Hematology)
1425 PORTLAND AVE
ROCHESTER, NY 14621
Monroe County (585) 922-4020
NUMRA ASLAM BAJWA MD
Hospitalist
1425 PORTLAND AVE
ROCHESTER, NY 14621
Monroe County (585) 922-5067
DR. PRAKASH UPRETI MD
Hospitalist
1425 PORTLAND AVE
ROCHESTER, NY 14621
Monroe County (295) 029-8769

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 Sterns's NPI number?

The NPI number for Richard Sterns is 1790714699. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 2, 2006.

Where is Richard Sterns located?

Richard Sterns practices at 1425 Portland Ave, Rochester, NY 14621. The listed phone number is (585) 922-5184.

What is Richard Sterns's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Nephrology, with taxonomy code 207RN0300X.

Is Richard Sterns enrolled in Medicare?

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

Which organizations bill Medicare for Richard Sterns's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Richard Sterns reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Rochester General Hospital (Rochester, NY) and Strong Renal Group (Rochester, NY). 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 Sterns'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 Sterns was last updated on November 29, 2012. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 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.