Cindy Starke, MD
NPI 1144258831 · Hospitalist Physician · Blairsville, GA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Cindy Starke, MD is a Hospitalist Physician provider in Blairsville, GA (NPI 1144258831).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1144258831
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hospitalist PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 051390 (GA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
342 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 144 | $75 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 128 | $163 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 40 | $108 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 30 | $124 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $75–$163 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 18 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 49 | 14 |
| Omeprazole | 48 | — |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 37 | — |
| Furosemide | 34 | — |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 29 | — |
| Metformin Hcl | 28 | — |
| Amlodipine Besylate |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-06-29
- Last updated
- 2024-05-07
- Certified
- 2024-05-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Cindy Starke's NPI number?
- Cindy Starke's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1144258831, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Cindy Starke's specialty?
- Cindy Starke is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hospitalist Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Cindy Starke located?
- Cindy Starke's practice location on file with NPPES is 35 Hospital Rd, Blairsville, GA 30512-3139.
- What is Cindy Starke's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Cindy Starke is (706) 754-2111.
- Does Cindy Starke accept Medicare?
- Cindy Starke is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Cindy Starke's NPI active?
- Yes — Cindy Starke's NPI (1144258831) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-05-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.