Brian Starr, MD
NPI 1154460178 · Anesthesiology Physician · Albuquerque, NM
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Anesthesiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Brian Starr, MD is a Anesthesiology Physician provider in Albuquerque, NM (NPI 1154460178).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1154460178
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anesthesiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2003-0242 (NM)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
120 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Insertion of Artery Tube for Blood Sampling Or Infusion Through Skin36620 | 33 | $45 |
| Ultrasonic Guidance for Needle Placement76942 | 28 | $30 |
| Other Procedure on Nervous System64999 | 24 | $78 |
| Injection of Local Anesthetic for Abdominal Wall Pain Control on Both Sides Using Imaging Guidance64488 | 13 | $71 |
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Upper Abdomen00790 | 11 | $313 |
| Insertion of Non-Tunneled Central Venous Tube for Infusion (5 Years Or Older)36556 | 11 | $86 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $30–$313 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, 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.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-02-06
- Last updated
- 2024-10-23
- Certified
- 2024-10-23
Frequently asked questions
- What is Brian Starr's NPI number?
- Brian Starr's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1154460178, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Brian Starr's specialty?
- Brian Starr is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anesthesiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Brian Starr located?
- Brian Starr's practice location on file with NPPES is Unm Hospital Anesthesiology, Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001.
- What is Brian Starr's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Brian Starr is (505) 272-6225.
- Does Brian Starr accept Medicare?
- Brian Starr is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Brian Starr's NPI active?
- Yes — Brian Starr's NPI (1154460178) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-10-23.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.