Kathleen Sterling, MD
NPI 1003041765 · Urology Physician · Bethesda, MD
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Urology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kathleen Sterling, MD is a Urology Physician provider in Bethesda, MD (NPI 1003041765).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1003041765
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Urology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
17 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
6,303 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| 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'SG2211 | 1,245 | $18 |
| Automated Urinalysis Test81003 | 1,119 | $2 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 554 | $141 |
| Chronic Care Management Services, First 20 Minutes of Clinical Staff Time Directed By Health Care Professional, Per Calendar Month99490 | 528 | $69 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 519 | $100 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 24 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Vibegronbrand: Gemtesa | 383 | 127 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 273 | 105 |
| Methenamine Hippurate | 189 | 57 |
| Estradiol | 177 | 108 |
| Mirabegronbrand: Myrbetriq | 165 | 51 |
| Finasteride | 82 | 30 |
| Nitrofurantoin Macrocrystalbrand: Nitrofurantoin | 56 | 27 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,823 across 48 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2009-05-26
- Last updated
- 2022-07-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kathleen Sterling's NPI number?
- Kathleen Sterling's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1003041765, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kathleen Sterling's specialty?
- Kathleen Sterling is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Urology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Kathleen Sterling located?
- Kathleen Sterling's practice location on file with NPPES is 6410 Rockledge Dr Ste 503, Bethesda, MD 20817-7822.
- What is Kathleen Sterling's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kathleen Sterling is (410) 581-1600.
- Does Kathleen Sterling accept Medicare?
- Kathleen Sterling is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kathleen Sterling's NPI active?
- Yes — Kathleen Sterling's NPI (1003041765) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-07-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.