Quick answers
- Does Clifford Stermer accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Clifford Stermer 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 Clifford Stermer see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 401 Original Medicare patients and 57,459 services for Clifford Stermer. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Clifford Stermer's NPI number?
- 1730529918. 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 Clifford Stermer, 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 | 401 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 57,459 |
| Different services or procedures | 37 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, certolizumab pegol, 1 mg (code may be used for medicare when drug administered under the direct supervision of a physician, not for use when drug is self administered) (J0717)34,800 services
- Injection, abatacept, 10 mg (code may be used for medicare when drug administered under the direct supervision of a physician, not for use when drug is self administered) (J0129)7,800 services
- Injection, denosumab, 1 mg (J0897)3,240 services
- Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)501 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more (99215)409 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 cholesterol75%
- Arthritis75%
- High blood pressure66%
- Osteoporosis46%
- Ischemic heart disease32%
- Anxiety31%
Hospitals where Clifford Stermer works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Clifford Stermer 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.
- Cleveland Clinic Martin North HospitalStuart, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100044
- Jupiter Medical CenterJupiter, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100253
Practice locations
Addresses where Clifford Stermer is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 11380 Prosperity Farms RdPalm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 (561) 559‑1110
- 11380 Prosperity Farms Rd, E 121Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 (561) 559‑1110
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Clifford Stermer as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- One Rheumatology LLC3 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Rheumatologyprimary
- Internal Medicinealso
Other rheumatologists in Palm Beach Gardens
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Palm Beach Gardens, FL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in One Rheumatology LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2012 (14 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1730529918 |
| 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