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DR. RONALD MURRAY STERLING M.D.
NPI 1790944940
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Normandy Park, WA

Active since June 03, 2008Opted out of Medicare · through Apr 14, 2028
19655 1ST AVE S STE 204, NORMANDY PARK, WA 98148(206) 784-7842(206) 892-9688 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 12, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Dr. Ronald Murray Sterling M.d. NPPES

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

DR. RONALD MURRAY STERLING M.D. (NPI 1790944940) is an individual psychiatry provider in Normandy Park, Washington, licensed in Washington (MD00038889) and active in the NPI registry since June 2008. He has opted out of Medicare through April 14, 2028 and remains eligible to order and refer.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1790944940
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2084P0800X
Provider Legal NameDR. RONALD MURRAY STERLINGCredential: M.D.
Location Address19655 1ST AVE S STE 204Normandy Park, WA 98148-2172
Mailing Address19655 1st Ave S Ste 204Normandy Park, WA 98148-2172 · (206) 784-7842 · Fax (206) 892-9688
Phone(206) 784-7842
Fax(206) 892-9688
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateJune 3, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateApril 12, 2020
NPPES CertifiedApril 12, 2020
✔ NPI 1790944940 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · PsychiatryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084P0800X
License✔ Licensed in WA · MD00038889
Definition
A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.
19655 1ST AVE S STE 204, Normandy Park, WA 98148
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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Opted out of Medicare

Dr. Ronald Murray Sterling M.d. has filed a Medicare opt-out affidavit. Services are provided under private contract between the provider and the patient, and are not billed to or reimbursed by Medicare. The opt-out is on file from April 14, 2016 through April 14, 2028.

Opt-Out Effective DateApril 14, 2016
Opt-Out In Effect ThroughApril 14, 2028Opt-out affidavits renew automatically every two years unless cancelled
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesAn opted-out provider can still order and refer for Medicare patients in the categories marked above, even though their own services are not covered.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 98148 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
$189.37 typical visit price
range $63.67 – $189.37
Typical copayment $47.34 (range $15.91 – $47.34)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$78.74 typical visit price
range $21.12 – $155.00
Typical copayment $19.68 (range $5.28 – $38.75)
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 Ronald Sterling's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ronald Sterling is 1790944940. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 3, 2008.

Where is Ronald Sterling located?

Ronald Sterling practices at 19655 1st Ave S Ste 204, Normandy Park, WA 98148. The listed phone number is (206) 784-7842.

What is Ronald Sterling's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Psychiatry, with taxonomy code 2084P0800X.

Is Ronald Sterling enrolled in Medicare?

No. Ronald Sterling has opted out of Medicare through April 14, 2028. Care is provided under private contracts, and Medicare does not pay for services furnished by providers who have opted out. The provider remains eligible to order and refer services for Medicare patients.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ronald Sterling was last updated on April 12, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.