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Edit this profileWhere to find Howard W. Sterling, MD
- Phoenix location main office
2929 E Thomas Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85016 - Philadelphia location
5501 Old York Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19141 - Manassas location
8700 Sudley Rd, Manassas, VA 20110
About Dr. Sterling
Howard W. Sterling, MD is a healthcare provider in Phoenix, AZ specializing in diagnostic radiology. Howard trained at Howard University College of Medicine, graduating in 1997. Howard is also listed as specializing in radiology. Medicare claims data shows Howard provided 4,141 services to 4,004 patients. The services billed most often include x-ray of chest, 1 view, ct scan head or brain without contrast, and ct scan of blood vessels of chest with contrast. This provider record is associated with NPI 1245205715.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (602) 470-5000
- Email not available
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Practice Locations
2929 E THOMAS RD
Phoenix, AZ 85016
5501 Old York Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19141
8700 Sudley Rd
Manassas, VA 20110
Conditions Evaluated or Diagnosed
Within Diagnostic Radiology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Abdomen & Pelvis
- Abdominal Pain
- Appendicitis
- Diverticulitis
- Enlarged prostate
- Gallstones
- Kidney stones
- Liver Lesions
- Ovarian cysts
Bone & Joint
- Ankle Sprain or Fracture
- Bone fractures
- Heel pain
- Hip osteoarthritis
- Osteoporosis
- Rotator cuff tear
- Torn meniscus
Brain & Head
- Brain aneurysm
- Brain tumor
- Concussion in Children
- Migraines
- Sinus infection
- Transient ischemic attack
Brain & nerves
Breast
Chest & Heart
General
Heart & blood vessels
Joint & bone
Liver & digestion
Lungs & breathing
Men's health
Neck & Thyroid
Nerve pain
Pelvic health
Spine
Spine & back
Vascular
Women's health
Procedures & services
Breast Imaging
Abdominal imaging
Biopsies
Bone Density
CT Scan
Digestive & liver
Fluoroscopy
General imaging
Heart & blood vessels
Joint & bone
MRI
Nuclear Medicine
Pelvic imaging
Screening & Prevention
Spine & back
Ultrasound
- Abdominal Ultrasound
- Carotid Ultrasound
- Leg Vein Ultrasound
- Pelvic ultrasound
- Scrotal Ultrasound
- Thyroid ultrasound
- Ultrasound
Urinary & kidney
Women's health
X-Ray
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
4,141 services · 4,004 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| X-ray of chest, 1 view | Imaging | 71045 |
1,325 | More than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Ct scan head or brain without contrast | Imaging | 70450 |
675 | More than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Ct scan of blood vessels of chest with contrast | Imaging | 71275 |
335 | More than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast | Imaging | 74177 |
289 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| X-ray of chest, 2 views | Imaging | 71046 |
262 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Ct scan of upper spine without contrast | Imaging | 72125 |
243 | More than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast | Imaging | 74176 |
208 | More than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Ct scan of chest without contrast | Imaging | 71250 |
126 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Mri scan of brain without contrast | Imaging | 70551 |
119 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| X-ray of abdomen, 1 view | Imaging | 74018 |
57 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Related specialists at this location 1
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other radiologists in Phoenix 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 23 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Howard University College of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1997 at Howard University College of Medicine 7
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs X-ray of chest, 1 view 8
Providers in AZ who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Sterling?
Dr. Sterling is a radiologist in Phoenix, AZ. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Diagnostic Radiology”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Sterling's address?
Dr. Sterling is listed at 2929 E Thomas Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85016. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Sterling?
The number on file is (602) 470-5000. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Sterling?
Dr. Sterling's National Provider Identifier is 1245205715. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Dr. Sterling train?
Dr. Sterling attended Howard University College of Medicine, graduating in 1997. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Sterling have?
Dr. Sterling has 29 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1997, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Sterling perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Sterling performs imaging including x-ray of chest, 1 view and ct scan head or brain without contrast; provides treatments such as ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers and ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Sterling's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Sterling. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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