Katherine Sterling, RN
NPI 1255919817 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Zachary, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Katherine Sterling, RN is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Zachary, LA (NPI 1255919817).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1255919817
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- RN
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 863848 (MS)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Nursing Service Providers
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
5 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
256 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 209 | $67 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 32 | $94 |
| X-Ray of Chest, 2 Views71046 | 15 | $20 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $20–$94 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 38 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 85 | 79 |
| Methylprednisolone | 68 | 66 |
| Prednisone | 63 | 61 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 52 | 50 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 51 | 24 |
| Azithromycin | 49 | 47 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 46 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$774 across 46 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 4801 Mchugh Rd Ste aZachary, LA 70791-5364Phone: (225) 658-4000
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2021-04-01
- Last updated
- 2025-10-16
- Certified
- 2025-10-16
Frequently asked questions
- What is Katherine Sterling's NPI number?
- Katherine Sterling's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1255919817, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Katherine Sterling's specialty?
- Katherine Sterling is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Katherine Sterling located?
- Katherine Sterling's practice location on file with NPPES is 2335 Church St, Zachary, LA 70791-2700.
- What is Katherine Sterling's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Katherine Sterling is (252) 654-3607.
- Does Katherine Sterling accept Medicare?
- Katherine Sterling is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Katherine Sterling's NPI active?
- Yes — Katherine Sterling's NPI (1255919817) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-10-16.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.