Taylor Starnes, M.D., PH.D.
NPI 1538546841 · Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician · Maywood, IL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Taylor Starnes, M.D., PH.D. is a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician provider in Maywood, IL (NPI 1538546841).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1538546841
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cornea and External Diseases Specialist PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D., PH.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 036148649 (IL)
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 tenure25% of score
11 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
226 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 .
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 87 | $96 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 39 | $67 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 21 | $25 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 20 | $139 |
| Removal of Cataract With Insertion of Prosthetic Lens66984 | 18 | $554 |
| Ct Scan of Cornea92025 | 15 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 70 | 26 |
| Erythromycin Basebrand: Erythromycin | 38 | 21 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 35 | 12 |
| Cyclosporinebrand: Restasis | 21 | — |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 17 | — |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 17 | 15 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl | 15 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$21 across 1 record (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2015-05-06
- Last updated
- 2021-10-06
- Certified
- 2021-10-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is Taylor Starnes's NPI number?
- Taylor Starnes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538546841, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Taylor Starnes's specialty?
- Taylor Starnes is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Taylor Starnes located?
- Taylor Starnes's practice location on file with NPPES is 2160 S 1st Ave, Maywood, IL 60153-3328.
- What is Taylor Starnes's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Taylor Starnes is (708) 216-3833.
- Does Taylor Starnes accept Medicare?
- Taylor Starnes is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Taylor Starnes's NPI active?
- Yes — Taylor Starnes's NPI (1538546841) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-10-06.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.