Thomas Starnes, M.D.
NPI 1548607591 · Emergency Medicine Physician · Asheville, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Sports Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Thomas Starnes, M.D. is a Emergency Medicine Physician provider in Asheville, NC (NPI 1548607591).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1548607591
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Emergency Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2017-01880 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
13 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
8,508 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Infusion Into a Vein for Therapy, Prevention, Or Diagnosis, Each Additional Hour96366 | 2,168 | $19 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 1,176 | $123 |
| Infusion Into a Vein for Therapy, Prevention, Or Diagnosis, 1 Hour Or Less96365 | 1,100 | $59 |
| Refilling and Maintenance of Portable Pump96521 | 1,100 | $116 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 827 | $88 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 3 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Meloxicam | 19 | 15 |
| Methylprednisolone | 19 | 19 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 18 | 13 |
Medicare Part D only. These counts cover prescriptions paid through Medicare Part D in 2024 — they do notinclude cash-pay, commercial-insurance, Medicaid, or Part B–administered drugs, and badly undercount high cash-pay categories (e.g. GLP-1 weight-loss, testosterone, and ED medications). Any drug with 10 or fewer claims is omitted by CMS, and beneficiary counts under 11 are suppressed — so a missing drug means no Part D record, never zero. This is a factual claims summary, not an endorsement, not medical advice, and not a consumer report. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers — by Provider and Drug.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2013-05-31
- Last updated
- 2023-05-01
- Certified
- 2023-05-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is Thomas Starnes's NPI number?
- Thomas Starnes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1548607591, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Thomas Starnes's specialty?
- Thomas Starnes is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Emergency Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Thomas Starnes located?
- Thomas Starnes's practice location on file with NPPES is 18 Medical Park Dr, Asheville, NC 28803-2493.
- What is Thomas Starnes's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Thomas Starnes is (828) 253-7521.
- Does Thomas Starnes accept Medicare?
- Thomas Starnes is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Thomas Starnes's NPI active?
- Yes — Thomas Starnes's NPI (1548607591) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-05-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.