2026 NPPES data Addiction Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician NPI 1235203308 M.D.
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DAVID STERNBERG, M.D.

Addiction Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician in LEES SUMMIT, Missouri. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 81 beneficiaries · Addiction Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
99%
generic claims · 1% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

DAVID STERNBERG, M.D. filed 1,783 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Addiction Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician in LEES SUMMIT, Missouri, prescribing 99% generic.

2K
Part D claims, 2023
99%
generic prescribing

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DAVID STERNBERG, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

1,783 Top 17% higher than 83% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). This entry sits in this band. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

DAVID STERNBERG, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about DAVID STERNBERG, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/20/2006

NPI 1235203308

Primary specialty

Addiction Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician

Niche

658 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,783 75% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,019

Specialty distribution in Missouri

How Addiction Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician compares to other specialties among Missouri providers

Missouri providers

Addiction Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician share within Missouri

1. Addiction Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Addiction Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician share within Missouri

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Addiction Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Addiction Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Addiction Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Addiction Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

DAVID STERNBERG, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Addiction Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 527 SW MARKET ST, LEES SUMMIT, MO, 64063, with a listed phone of (913) 209-9495. NPI 1235203308 was issued on 11/20/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what STERNBERG most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 1,783 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 81 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $70K in drug spend, split 1% brand-name and 99% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.3%. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Addiction Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 658 enrolled providers across 49 states and an average of 1,019 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

527 SW MARKET ST
LEES SUMMIT, MO 64063

Provider Details

NPI 1235203308
Specialty Addiction Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 11/20/2006

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

DAVID STERNBERG, M.D. — brand share 1.0%
Specialty average (est.)

1% brand-name claims vs 99% generic, on 1,783 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

1,783
Total Claims
$70K
Total Drug Cost
81
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,687
Total Day Supply
79,513
Brand vs Generic
1% brand / 99% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$6K
Generic Drug Cost
$64K
Opioid Claims
41 (2.3% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
64.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.02
Gender Split
47% female / 53% male
Age Distribution
<65: 26, 65-74: 46, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

What DAVID STERNBERG, M.D. prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Alprazolam
258
Buprenorphine Hcl
189
Clonazepam
177
Dextroamphetamine-Amphetamine
Dextroamphetamine/Amphetamine
126
Buprenorphine-Naloxone
Buprenorphine Hcl/Naloxone Hcl
89
Diazepam
78
Escitalopram Oxalate
77
Trazodone Hcl
62
Bupropion Xl
Bupropion Hcl
52
Citalopram Hbr
Citalopram Hydrobromide
51

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Addiction Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician Overview

How DAVID STERNBERG, M.D. fits within the Addiction Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician landscape nationally.

658
Addiction Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician Providers in US
49
States with Addiction Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician
1,019
Avg Claims per Provider

DAVID STERNBERG, M.D.'s 1,783 claims are above the specialty average of 1,019.

Nearby Addiction Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician Providers in Missouri

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Missouri, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as STERNBERG.

Compare Addiction Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DAVID STERNBERG, M.D.'s specialty?
DAVID STERNBERG, M.D. specializes in Addiction Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician and practices in LEES SUMMIT, Missouri. Credentials: M.D..
How much does DAVID STERNBERG, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, DAVID STERNBERG, M.D. wrote 1,783 Medicare Part D claims totaling $70K in drug costs for 81 beneficiaries.
Where is DAVID STERNBERG, M.D. located?
DAVID STERNBERG, M.D. is located at 527 SW MARKET ST, LEES SUMMIT, MO, 64063. Phone: (913) 209-9495.
What is DAVID STERNBERG, M.D.'s NPI number?
DAVID STERNBERG, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1235203308, issued on 11/20/2006.
Does DAVID STERNBERG, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
DAVID STERNBERG, M.D.'s prescribing is 1% brand-name and 99% generic drugs by claim count, with $6K in brand drug costs.
Does DAVID STERNBERG, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, DAVID STERNBERG, M.D. had 41 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.3%.
How many Addiction Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 658 Addiction Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician providers across 49 states in the US. The average Addiction Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician provider writes 1,019 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does DAVID STERNBERG, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, DAVID STERNBERG, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Alprazolam, Buprenorphine Hcl, Clonazepam. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does DAVID STERNBERG, M.D. accept Medicare?
DAVID STERNBERG, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,783 Part D claims and 81 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify DAVID STERNBERG, M.D.'s credentials?
DAVID STERNBERG, M.D.'s NPI is 1235203308 with credentials M.D.. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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