DR. STERLING WASHINGTON THOMPSON MD
NPI 1942213285
Family Medicine in Spartanburg, SC

Active since August 15, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
460 LANGDON ST, SPARTANBURG, SC 29302(864) 582-2411(864) 582-7178 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 25, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 25, 2025, Sep 10, 2018, Mar 17, 2018 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2017).

About Dr. Sterling Washington Thompson Md NPPES

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

DR. STERLING WASHINGTON THOMPSON MD (NPI 1942213285) is an individual family medicine provider in Spartanburg, South Carolina, licensed in South Carolina (870187) and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Spartanburg Medical Center, and is a graduate of Howard University College Of Medicine (2001).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1942213285
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. STERLING WASHINGTON THOMPSONCredential: MD
Location Address460 LANGDON STSpartanburg, SC 29302-1614
Mailing AddressPo Box 5158Spartanburg, SC 29304-5158 · (864) 582-2411 · Fax (864) 582-7178
Fax(864) 582-7178
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSHoward University College Of MedicineGraduated 2001
Enumeration DateAugust 15, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJune 25, 20254 updates tracked since enumeration
NPI 1942213285 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
Licenses Licensed in SC · 870187 Licensed in MI · 4301088869 Licensed in OH · 35.127498
Definition
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
460 LANGDON ST, Spartanburg, SC 29302

Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid870187SC
Medicaid0152765OH

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Sterling Washington Thompson 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 ID143266346
PECOS Enrollment IDI20230717003632
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.

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.

Hemoglobin a1c level 83036
Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) is a test that measures your average blood sugar level over the past 2-3 months. It's used to monitor how well diabetes is being controlled. High levels may indicate that your diabetes treatment plan needs adjustment.
29 services16 patients
Hepatitis c antibody measurement 86803
Hepatitis C antibody measurement is a blood test to check if you have been exposed to the Hepatitis C virus. This virus affects your liver. If the test is positive, it means you have had the virus at some point. Additional tests are needed to determine if the virus is currently active.
12 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Spartanburg Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Spartanburg, SC
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number420007
Location101 E Wood StSpartanburg, SC 29303 · Spartanburg County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 29302 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
$83.18 typical visit price
range $53.57 – $163.84
Typical copayment $20.79 (range $13.39 – $40.96)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$95.12 typical visit price
range $16.96 – $133.52
Typical copayment $23.78 (range $4.24 – $33.38)
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.

Counselor (Professional)
460 LANGDON ST
SPARTANBURG, SC 29302
Social Worker
460 LANGDON ST
SPARTANBURG, SC 29302
Counselor (Professional)
460 LANGDON ST
SPARTANBURG, SC 29302
Social Worker (Clinical)
460 LANGDON ST
SPARTANBURG, SC 29302
Counselor (Professional)
460 LANGDON ST
SPARTANBURG, SC 29302
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
460 LANGDON ST
SPARTANBURG, SC 29302
Social Worker (Clinical)
460 LANGDON ST
SPARTANBURG, SC 29302
Social Worker (Clinical)
460 LANGDON ST
SPARTANBURG, SC 29302

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 Sterling Thompson's NPI number?

The NPI number for Sterling Thompson is 1942213285. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 15, 2006.

Where is Sterling Thompson located?

Sterling Thompson practices at 460 Langdon St, Spartanburg, SC 29302. The listed phone number is (864) 582-2411.

What is Sterling Thompson's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is Sterling Thompson enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Sterling Thompson 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.

What insurance does Sterling Thompson accept?

Health plans from CareSource, First Choice Next and UnitedHealthcare list Sterling Thompson 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.

Is Sterling Thompson affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Sterling Thompson is affiliated with Spartanburg Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Sterling Thompson was last updated on June 25, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 months 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.