Joseph Starnes, PA-C
NPI 1679816185 · Medical Physician Assistant · Brooksville, FL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joseph Starnes, PA-C is a Medical Physician Assistant provider in Brooksville, FL (NPI 1679816185).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1679816185
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Medical Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- PA9107256 (FL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
13 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
254 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 | 132 | $100 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 96 | $14 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 13 | $9 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 13 | $69 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $9–$100 (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 · 41 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | 64 | 57 |
| Azithromycin | 51 | 46 |
| Fluconazole | 44 | 36 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 44 | 23 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 42 | 38 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 41 | 18 |
| Cefdinir | 41 | 40 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$260 across 14 records (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
- 2013-04-03
- Last updated
- 2024-07-16
- Certified
- 2024-07-16
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joseph Starnes's NPI number?
- Joseph Starnes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679816185, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joseph Starnes's specialty?
- Joseph Starnes is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Medical Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Joseph Starnes located?
- Joseph Starnes's practice location on file with NPPES is 20205 Cortez Blvd Unit a, Brooksville, FL 34601-3847.
- What is Joseph Starnes's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joseph Starnes is (352) 796-5303.
- Does Joseph Starnes accept Medicare?
- Joseph Starnes is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joseph Starnes's NPI active?
- Yes — Joseph Starnes's NPI (1679816185) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-07-16.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.