Christopher Starr, MD
NPI 1720076185 · Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician · New York, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christopher Starr, MD is a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician provider in New York, NY (NPI 1720076185).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1720076185
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cornea and External Diseases Specialist PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 228097 (NY)
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
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
3,642 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 Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 982 | $147 |
| Microfluid Analysis of Tears83861 | 791 | $22 |
| Extended Exam of the Back Part of the Eye With Optic Nerve Drawing92202 | 664 | $18 |
| Analysis of Substance Using Immunoassay Technique, Multiple Step Method83516 | 328 | $11 |
| Closure of Tear Duct Opening Using Plug68761 | 222 | $140 |
| New Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92004 | 214 | $174 |
| Established Patient Problem Focused Exam of Visual System |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 13 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Perfluorohexyloctane/Pfbrand: Miebo | 128 | 52 |
| Lotilanerbrand: Xdemvy | 44 | 39 |
| Cyclosporinebrand: Restasis | 41 | 18 |
| Moxifloxacin Hclbrand: Moxifloxacin | 37 | 14 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 27 | 16 |
| Tobramycin/Dexamethasonebrand: Tobramycin-Dexamethasone | 26 | 23 |
| Lifitegrastbrand: Xiidra |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$35,357 across 31 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
- 2005-10-10
- Last updated
- 2023-10-11
- Certified
- 2023-10-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christopher Starr's NPI number?
- Christopher Starr's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720076185, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christopher Starr's specialty?
- Christopher Starr is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Christopher Starr located?
- Christopher Starr's practice location on file with NPPES is 1305 York Ave Fl 11, New York, NY 10021-5663.
- What is Christopher Starr's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christopher Starr is (646) 962-2020.
- Does Christopher Starr accept Medicare?
- Christopher Starr is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christopher Starr's NPI active?
- Yes — Christopher Starr's NPI (1720076185) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-10-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.