Michael Sterling, MD

Critical Care Medicine

Internal Medicine

Michael Sterling is a Critical Care Medicine specialist based in Atlanta, GA with over 46 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

Also practices: CRITICAL CARE (INTENSIVISTS)

(404) 686-7858Atlanta, GA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Patients across GA can see Michael Sterling, MD in person in Atlanta or via virtual visit — no travel required. He graduated from Saint Louis University School of Medicine in 1980 and has 46+ years of clinical experience. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and kidney disease (per CMS data).

1 of 30 Internal Medicine providers in GASee all Internal Medicine in Atlanta46+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 3798dNPPES updated 2015-12-30 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Georgia Composite Medical Board

Contact & Location

Practice Location

550 Peachtree Street Ne Emory University Hospital Midtown, Atlanta, GA 30308

Fax: (404) 686-7841
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Medicare Patients

51

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.

Patient Condition Panel

What This Doctor Treats Most

Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for

Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Chronic Kidney Disease.

Hypertension
75%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

High Cholesterol
73%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

Chronic Kidney Disease
59%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

Heart Failure
51%

The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs

Diabetes
49%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

Mood Disorders
41%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Arthritis
37%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

Anxiety Disorders
37%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$13 received from industry

1 transaction reported in 2018 ·Low tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.

Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2018, attributed to Michael Sterling's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1980

    Saint Louis University School of Medicine

  2. 46 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Internal MedicineCritical Care Medicine in AtlantaAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

An internist who diagnoses, treats and supports patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and may also facilitate and coordinate patient care among the primary physician, the critical care staff and other specialists.

Taxonomy: 207RC0200X

Education & Training

Saint Louis University School of Medicine (Class of 1980)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

101 W. Ponce De Leon Ave. Annex Building Emory Healthcare System Credentialing, Decatur, GA 30030

Differs from practice location

Virtual Critical Care Medicine Care With Michael Sterling

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Michael Sterling for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, kidney care follow-ups — no travel to Atlanta required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Michael Sterling

Dr. Sterling is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Atlanta, GA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (404) 686-7858.

Verified across 4 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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