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Anesthesiology

Sterling A. Meza, MD

Works at hospitals in Perryville, MO · Cape Girardeau, MO · Dexter, MO · Missouri

Summary

Dr. Sterling A. Meza, MD is an anesthesiologist at 1701 Lacey St, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701. Phone: (573) 334-4822. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Sterling A. Meza had 360 Original Medicare patients and 451 services. NPI 1003860545. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Sterling A. Meza, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Sterling A. Meza accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Sterling A. Meza accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
How many Medicare patients does Sterling A. Meza see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 360 Original Medicare patients and 451 services for Sterling A. Meza. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Sterling A. Meza's NPI number?
1003860545. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Medicare activity in 2024

Official CMS public-use data for Sterling A. Meza, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.

Original Medicare patients360
Services billed to Medicare451
Different services or procedures68
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients73

Most frequent services

  1. Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope (00811)32 services
  2. Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope (00731)31 services
  3. Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin (36620)29 services
  4. Anesthesia for extensive surgery on spine (00670)26 services
  5. Anesthesia for other procedure on upper abdomen (00790)20 services

Chronic conditions among these patients

Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).

  • High blood pressure75%
  • High cholesterol73%
  • Arthritis64%
  • Diabetes39%
  • Anxiety33%
  • Ischemic heart disease27%

Hospitals where Sterling A. Meza works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Sterling A. Meza at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.

  • Mercy Hospital PerryPerryville, MO · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 261311
  • Mercy Hospital SoutheastCape Girardeau, MO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 260110
  • Mercy Hospital StoddardDexter, MO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 260160

Practice locations

Addresses where Sterling A. Meza is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Sterling A. Meza as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Southeast Missouri Hospital Physicians LLC209 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other anesthesiologists in Cape Girardeau

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Cape Girardeau, MO — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Southeast Missouri Hospital Physicians LLC

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniformed Services Uhs Fe Hebert School Of Med
Graduation year1994 (32 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1003860545
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians