Joan Sterner, PA-C
NPI 1770728834 · Medical Physician Assistant · Columbia, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joan Sterner, PA-C is a Medical Physician Assistant provider in Columbia, SC (NPI 1770728834).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1770728834
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Medical Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 3960 (GA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing 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 · 14 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 61 | 59 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 55 | 50 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 52 | 40 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 36 | 26 |
| Pregabalin | 36 | 33 |
| Gabapentin | 32 | 25 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 27 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$64 across 3 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
- 2008-12-03
- Last updated
- 2024-10-13
- Certified
- 2024-10-13
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joan Sterner's NPI number?
- Joan Sterner's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1770728834, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joan Sterner's specialty?
- Joan Sterner is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Medical Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Joan Sterner located?
- Joan Sterner's practice location on file with NPPES is 4500 8th Division Rd, Columbia, SC 29207-5700.
- What is Joan Sterner's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joan Sterner is (803) 751-5688.
- Does Joan Sterner accept Medicare?
- Joan Sterner is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joan Sterner's NPI active?
- Yes — Joan Sterner's NPI (1770728834) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-10-13.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.