Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Richard Sterling, MD

Otolaryngology Physician (CMS: Otolaryngology) · Otolaryngology Physician · Otolaryngology Physician · Philadelphia, PA

  • NPI 1184712895
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 79.9 / 100 · 2023
  • 38 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 3 states
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1608 Walnut St Fl 9
Philadelphia, PA 191035451
(215) 929-8301
Additional location
307 Stone Harbor Blvd
Cape May Court House, NJ 082102170
(609) 899-7200
fax (609) 899-7201

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
October 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
February 22, 2021
Year of graduation
1988 — 38 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207Y00000X — NUCC code
State licenses (3)
Pennsylvania #MD449634 · South Carolina #14517 · New Jersey #25MA10946200

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1184712895. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
735
Distinct HCPCS
7
Medicare allowed
$108,486
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 238 160 $135
31231 Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope 168 121 $210
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 132 132 $176
31575 Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope 83 63 $115
69210 Removal of impacted ear wax 65 54 $49
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 31 27 $97
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 18 18 $120

In context: peer comparison

Among 27 peers in this city , average services per provider: 84. This provider delivers 8.8× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$126
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc. 1 $108.87
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. 1 $16.85

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$126

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
285
Patients
175
Total drug cost
$11,024
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Ipratropium Bromide Generic 80 45 $4,748
Famotidine Generic 53 21 $418
Fluocinolone Acetonide Oil Generic 31 21 $1,775
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass (Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav) Brand 25 22 $322
Azelastine Hcl Generic 25 16 $1,019
Fluticasone Propionate Generic 23 17 $501
Prednisone Generic 20 19 $97
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim (Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim) Brand 15 14 $170
Ciprofloxacin-Dexamethasone (Ciprofloxacin Hcl/Dexameth) Brand 13 0 $1,974

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Richard Sterling's medical specialty?
Dr. Richard Sterling practices Otolaryngology Physician in Philadelphia, PA.
Where does Dr. Richard Sterling practice?
Dr. Richard Sterling practices at 1608 Walnut St Fl 9, Philadelphia, PA 191035451. Office phone: 2159298301.
What is Dr. Richard Sterling's NPI?
Dr. Richard Sterling's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1184712895, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Richard Sterling accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Richard Sterling accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Richard Sterling commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope (HCPCS 31231); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.