Sterling Nicholson, FNP-C
NPI 1861018897 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Danbury, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Sterling Nicholson, FNP-C is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Danbury, NC (NPI 1861018897).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1861018897
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- FNP-C
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- F06201636 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
6 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
157 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Chronic Care Management Services, First 20 Minutes of Clinical Staff Time Directed By Health Care Professional, Per Calendar Month99490 | 62 | $50 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 49 | $102 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 34 | $72 |
| Annual Wellness Visit; Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Initial VisitG0438 | 12 | $131 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $50–$131 (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 · 55 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 71 | 29 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 70 | 18 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 66 | 21 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 64 | 18 |
| Allopurinol | 60 | 21 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 52 | 19 |
| Alprazolam | 52 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,728 across 99 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
- 2020-06-25
- Last updated
- 2020-06-25
- Certified
- 2020-06-25
Frequently asked questions
- What is Sterling Nicholson's NPI number?
- Sterling Nicholson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1861018897, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Sterling Nicholson's specialty?
- Sterling Nicholson is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Sterling Nicholson located?
- Sterling Nicholson's practice location on file with NPPES is 1570 Nc 8 and 89 Hwy N, Danbury, NC 27016-7360.
- What is Sterling Nicholson's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Sterling Nicholson is (336) 593-5311.
- Does Sterling Nicholson accept Medicare?
- Sterling Nicholson is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Sterling Nicholson's NPI active?
- Yes — Sterling Nicholson's NPI (1861018897) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-06-25.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.