DR. DAVID A STERLING M.D.
NPI 1801327051
Plastic Surgery in Little Rock, AR

Active since March 21, 2017PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
100/100
CMS Quality Rating
4100 OUTPATIENT CIRCLE #616, LITTLE ROCK, AR 72205(501) 686-6324(501) 686-5855 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 30, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 30, 2023, Mar 21, 2017 (2 updates tracked since 2017).

About Dr. David A Sterling M.d. NPPES

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

DR. DAVID A STERLING M.D. (NPI 1801327051) is an individual plastic surgery provider in Little Rock, Arkansas, licensed in Arkansas (E-16628) and active in the NPI registry since March 2017. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains 2 additional practice locations, and is a graduate of Other (2013).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1801327051
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208200000X
Provider Legal NameDR. DAVID A STERLINGCredential: M.D.
Location Address4100 OUTPATIENT CIRCLE #616Little Rock, AR 72205
Mailing Address4301 W Markham St # 783Little Rock, AR 72205-7101 · (501) 686-8000 · Fax (501) 526-5148
Fax(501) 686-5855
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2013
Enumeration DateMarch 21, 2017
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 30, 20232 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 29, 2023
✔ NPI 1801327051 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPlastic SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208200000X
License✔ Licensed in AR · E-16628
Definition
A plastic surgeon deals with the repair, reconstruction or replacement of physical defects of form or function involving the skin, musculoskeletal system, craniomaxillofacial structures, hand, extremities, breast and trunk and external genitalia or cosmetic enhancement of these areas of the body. Cosmetic surgery is an essential component of plastic surgery. The plastic surgeon uses cosmetic surgical principles to both improve overall appearance and to optimize the outcome of reconstructive procedures. The surgeon uses aesthetic surgical principles not only to improve undesirable qualities of normal structures but in all reconstructive procedures as well.

Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 13901 Rainbow BlvdKansas City, KS 66160-8500 · Phone (508) 918-9701
Location 24301 W Markham St # 720Little Rock, AR 72205-7101 · Phone (501) 686-6324 · Fax (501) 686-5855

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. David A Sterling M.d. 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 ID1759653801
PECOS Enrollment IDI20230913001125
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

3

Medicare enrollment records show David Sterling reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Pediatrics
1 CHILDRENS WAY # 664
Little Rock, AR 72202
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Arkansas enrollment
  • 944 clinicians in this Medicare group
Pediatrics
1 CHILDRENS WAY
Little Rock, AR 72202
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Arkansas enrollment
  • 653 clinicians in this Medicare group
Psychologist
1 CHILDRENS WAY # 653
Little Rock, AR 72202
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Arkansas enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1043372220 (Arkansas)
  • 1,246 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

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
12 services12 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 72205 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
$79.72 typical visit price
range $51.36 – $157.74
Typical copayment $19.93 (range $12.84 – $39.43)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$64.56 typical visit price
range $16.16 – $128.77
Typical copayment $16.14 (range $4.04 – $32.19)
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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

100/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality83.86
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

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 David Sterling's NPI number?

The NPI number for David Sterling is 1801327051. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 21, 2017.

Where is David Sterling located?

David Sterling practices at 4100 Outpatient Circle #616, Little Rock, AR 72205. The listed phone number is (501) 686-6324.

What is David Sterling's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Plastic Surgery with taxonomy code 208200000X.

Is David Sterling enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. David 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 David Sterling's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), David Sterling reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Arkansas Childrens Hospital (Little Rock, AR), Arkansas Childrens Professional Services Organization LLC (Little Rock, AR) and University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences (Little Rock, AR). 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 David Sterling's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does David Sterling accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Ambetter of Oklahoma and 4 other insurers list David 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 David Sterling was last updated on August 30, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.