Quick answers
- Does Sterling J. Beck accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Sterling J. Beck 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 J. Beck see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 116 Original Medicare patients and 185 services for Sterling J. Beck. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Sterling J. Beck's NPI number?
- 1952974057. 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 J. Beck, 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 | 116 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 185 |
| Different services or procedures | 19 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 77 |
Most frequent services
- Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making (99283)72 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)31 services
- Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making (99285)21 services
- Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making (99284)18 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 cholesterol57%
- Arthritis34%
- Diabetes30%
- Chronic kidney disease28%
- Ischemic heart disease27%
Hospitals where Sterling J. Beck works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Sterling J. Beck 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.
- Phillips County Hospital - CAHMalta, MT · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 271312
Practice locations
Addresses where Sterling J. Beck is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 311 S 8th Ave EMalta, MT 59538 (406) 654‑1100
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Sterling J. Beck as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Phillips County Hospital Assn8 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Malta
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Malta, MT — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Phillips County Hospital Assn
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2020 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1952974057 |
| 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