Thomas Sterio, D.M.D.
NPI 1407002256 · Periodontics · San Antonio, TX
Thomas Sterio, D.M.D. is a Periodontics provider in San Antonio, TX (NPI 1407002256).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1407002256
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- PeriodonticsDental Providers
- Credential
- D.M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- UTSA 856-X (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Dental Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
17 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 methodology.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amoxicillin | 388 | 289 |
| Chlorhexidine Gluconate | 385 | 325 |
| Flurbiprofen | 218 | 189 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 58 | 48 |
| Clindamycin Hcl | 48 | 39 |
| Diazepam | 29 | 20 |
| Azithromycin | 21 | 19 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 12 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$269 across 6 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
- 2008-08-12
- Last updated
- 2008-08-12
Frequently asked questions
- What is Thomas Sterio's NPI number?
- Thomas Sterio's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1407002256, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Thomas Sterio's specialty?
- Thomas Sterio is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Periodontics (Dental Providers).
- Where is Thomas Sterio located?
- Thomas Sterio's practice location on file with NPPES is 8811 Brae Crest Dr, San Antonio, TX 78249-3836.
- What is Thomas Sterio's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Thomas Sterio is (978) 852-8491.
- Is Thomas Sterio's NPI active?
- Yes — Thomas Sterio's NPI (1407002256) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2008-08-12.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.