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2026 NPPES data Foot Surgery Podiatrist NPI 1568555100 DPM
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Foot Surgery Podiatrist in Lansing, Michigan.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 1,519 in Foot Surgery Podiatrist, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
339
Medicare Part D claims · 160 beneficiaries · Foot Surgery Podiatrist avg: 342
Industry payments
$59.72
4 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Harold Sterling, DPM filed 339 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Foot Surgery Podiatrist in Lansing, Michigan.
- 339
- Part D claims, 2023
- $59.72
- industry payments (Sunshine Act)
Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) - no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.
Harold Sterling, DPM's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
339 Top 43% higher than 57% of 1,370,886 prescribers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
What does the federal data show about Harold Sterling, DPM?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Foot Surgery Podiatrist
Medicare Part D claims
339 1% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Michigan
How Foot Surgery Podiatrist compares to other specialties among Michigan providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Foot Surgery Podiatrist. Verify directly:
How MIPS and board certification work
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).
Harold Sterling, DPM appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Foot Surgery Podiatrist provider holding DPM credentials at 6452 MLLENNIUM DR, Lansing, MI, 48917, with a listed phone of (517) 321-1199. NPI 1568555100 was issued on 10/02/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 339 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 160 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $4K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 25.1%.
Foot Surgery Podiatrist is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,519 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 342 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1568555100 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Foot Surgery Podiatrist |
| Credentials | DPM |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 10/02/2006 |
Industry payments received (2024) - CMS Open Payments transparency data
The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for Harold Sterling, DPM. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$60
Largest payer
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Most common payment type
Food and Beverage
Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias, they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.
License & disciplinary context - Michigan MI-BOM 2023 annual report
Aggregate state board data only, NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~41K Michigan medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Harold Sterling, DPM. To verify Harold Sterling, DPM's current license status, search the MI-BOM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
123
Total board actions, Michigan 2023
Across 120 cases
3.00
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Michigan statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
44 cases
MI-BOM publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Michigan disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
339
Total Claims
$4K
Total Drug Cost
160
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 383
- Total Day Supply
- 7,052
- Brand Drug Cost
- $0
- Generic Drug Cost
- $4K
- Opioid Claims
- 85 (25.1% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 84
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 72.5 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.26
- Gender Split
- 61% female / 39% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 22, 65-74: 70, 75-84: 50, 85+: 18
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Harold Sterling, DPM prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Terbinafine Hcl
Terbinafine Hcl
86 claims
- Hydrocodone-Acetam…
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
59 claims
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
38 claims
- Doxycycline Hyclate 23
Doxycycline Hyclate
23 claims
- Cephalexin 18
Cephalexin
18 claims
- Oxycodone-Acetamin… 18
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
18 claims
- Sulfamethoxazole-T… 15
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim
15 claims
- Meloxicam 11
Meloxicam
11 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Terbinafine Hcl | 86 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 59 |
| Gabapentin | 38 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 23 |
| Cephalexin | 18 |
| Oxycodone-Acetaminophen Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen | 18 |
| Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim | 15 |
| Meloxicam | 11 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Foot Surgery Podiatrist Overview
How Harold Sterling, DPM fits within the Foot Surgery Podiatrist landscape nationally.
1,519
Foot Surgery Podiatrist Providers in US
53
States with Foot Surgery Podiatrist
342
Avg Claims per Provider
Harold Sterling, DPM's 339 claims are below the specialty average of 342.
Nearby Foot Surgery Podiatrist Providers in Michigan
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Michigan, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Sterling.
Dr. Vicki Antonathens
DPM
Brownstown Twp, MI
Dr. Tracey Arbour
DPM
Novi, MI
Dr. Anthony Bianchi
DPM
Fort Gratiot, MI
Dr. Maria Bidny
DPM
Hillsdale, MI
Dr. Katelyn Cleypool
DPM
Rockford, MI
Compare Foot Surgery Podiatrist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Michigan medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Foot Surgery Podiatrist peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Harold Sterling, DPM's specialty? ▼
Harold Sterling, DPM specializes in Foot Surgery Podiatrist and practices in Lansing, Michigan. Credentials: DPM.
How much does Harold Sterling, DPM prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Harold Sterling, DPM wrote 339 Medicare Part D claims totaling $4K in drug costs for 160 beneficiaries.
Where is Harold Sterling, DPM located? ▼
Harold Sterling, DPM is located at 6452 MLLENNIUM DR, Lansing, MI, 48917. Phone: (517) 321-1199.
What is Harold Sterling, DPM's NPI number? ▼
Harold Sterling, DPM's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1568555100, issued on 10/02/2006.
Does Harold Sterling, DPM prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Harold Sterling, DPM had 85 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 25.1%.
How many Foot Surgery Podiatrist providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 1,519 Foot Surgery Podiatrist providers across 53 states in the US. The average Foot Surgery Podiatrist provider writes 342 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Harold Sterling, DPM prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Harold Sterling, DPM's most frequently prescribed drugs include Terbinafine Hcl, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Gabapentin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Harold Sterling, DPM accept Medicare? ▼
Harold Sterling, DPM appears in CMS Medicare data with 339 Part D claims and 160 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Harold Sterling, DPM's credentials? ▼
Harold Sterling, DPM's NPI is 1568555100 with credentials DPM. 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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.
See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.
Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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