Quick answers
- Does Sterling L. Cannon accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Sterling L. Cannon 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 L. Cannon see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,107 Original Medicare patients and 6,828 services for Sterling L. Cannon. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Sterling L. Cannon's NPI number?
- 1447278106. 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 L. Cannon, 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 | 1,107 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 6,828 |
| Different services or procedures | 49 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, onabotulinumtoxina, 1 unit (J0585)3,516 services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)579 services
- Photography of content of eyes (92285)472 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)345 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)273 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%
- Arthritis49%
- Diabetes33%
- Ischemic heart disease27%
- Chronic kidney disease27%
Practice locations
Addresses where Sterling L. Cannon is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2616 Warm Springs RdColumbus, GA 31904 (706) 323‑3491
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Sterling L. Cannon as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- West Georgia Eye Care Center, P.A.19 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in Columbus
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Columbus, GA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in West Georgia Eye Care Center, P.A.
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Miami, Lm Miller School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2000 (26 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1447278106 |
| 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
- 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