Quick answers
- Does Howard W. Sterling accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Howard W. Sterling 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 Howard W. Sterling see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 3,372 Original Medicare patients and 4,609 services for Howard W. Sterling. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Howard W. Sterling's NPI number?
- 1245205715. 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 Howard W. Sterling, 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 patients | 3,372 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 4,609 |
| Different services or procedures | 99 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- X-ray of chest, 1 view (71045)1,325 services
- Ct scan head or brain without contrast (70450)675 services
- Ct scan of blood vessels of chest with contrast (71275)335 services
- X-ray of chest, 2 views (71046)299 services
- Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast (74177)289 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 cholesterol75%
- Arthritis64%
- Ischemic heart disease56%
- Chronic kidney disease49%
- Depression46%
Hospitals where Howard W. Sterling works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Howard W. Sterling 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.
- HCA Florida Citrus HospitalInverness, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100023
- HCA Florida Oak Hill HospitalBrooksville, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100264
- HCA Florida South Shore HospitalSun City Center, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100259
- HCA Florida Trinity HospitalTrinity, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100191
- Jefferson Einstein Montgomery HospitalEast Norriton, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390329
Practice locations
Addresses where Howard W. Sterling is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 9; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 13801 Green Hook RdAledo, TX 76008 (904) 399‑5550
- 1447 N Harrison StSaginaw, MI 48602 (989) 583‑4220
- 2207 Keller Bay CtFriendswood, TX 77546 (904) 399‑5550
- 46 W Windward CvThe Woodlands, TX 77381 (904) 399‑5550
- 5501 Old York RdPhila, PA 19141 (215) 456‑9850
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Howard W. Sterling as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- University of Virginia Physicians Group1,717 clinicians in the group
- Mori Bean and Brooks Inc977 clinicians in the group
- Einstein Practice Plan Inc794 clinicians in the group
- Covenant Medical Center, Inc.480 clinicians in the group
- Augusta Medical Group419 clinicians in the group
- Foundation Radiology Group PC90 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Diagnostic Radiologyprimary
Other radiologists in Texas
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Texas — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in University of Virginia Physicians Group
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Howard University College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1997 (29 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1245205715 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians