Michael Sterling, MD
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)
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).
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
550 Peachtree Street Ne Emory University Hospital Midtown, Atlanta, GA 30308
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Medicare Patients
51
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumeData 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.
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.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$13 received from industry
1 transaction reported in 2018 ·Low tier
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.
Graduated medical school · 1980
Saint Louis University School of Medicine
46 years in practice
Senior practitioner
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)
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.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Michael Sterling
Practice Location
550 Peachtree Street Ne Emory University Hospital Midtown, Atlanta, GA 30308
Mailing Address
101 W. Ponce De Leon Ave. Annex Building Emory Healthcare System Credentialing, Decatur, GA 30030
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