Elena Starosta, MD
NPI 1720050172 · Internal Medicine Physician · Brooklyn, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Elena Starosta, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Brooklyn, NY (NPI 1720050172).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1720050172
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- License
- 1794621 (NY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 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
3,963 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Chronic Care Management Services, First 20 Minutes of Clinical Staff Time Directed By Health Care Professional, Per Calendar Month99490 | 1,350 | $71 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 438 | $144 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 319 | $9 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 315 | $96 |
| Complex Chronic Care Management Services for Two Or More Chronic Conditions, First 60 Minutes of Clinical Staff Time Directed By Health Care Professional, Per Calendar Month99487 | 248 | $153 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 174 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 624 | 105 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 553 | 101 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 444 | 69 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 393 | 82 |
| Levothyroxine Sodiumbrand: Synthroid | 343 | 35 |
| Losartan Potassium | 293 | 54 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$973 across 40 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
- 2006-02-01
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Elena Starosta's NPI number?
- Elena Starosta's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720050172, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Elena Starosta's specialty?
- Elena Starosta is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Elena Starosta located?
- Elena Starosta's practice location on file with NPPES is 2114 Gravesend Neck Rd, Brooklyn, NY 11229.
- What is Elena Starosta's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Elena Starosta is (718) 769-9100.
- Does Elena Starosta accept Medicare?
- Elena Starosta is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Elena Starosta's NPI active?
- Yes — Elena Starosta's NPI (1720050172) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.