Kenneth Starnes, MD
NPI 1851772065 · Family Medicine Physician · Springfield, MO
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Emergency Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kenneth Starnes, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Springfield, MO (NPI 1851772065).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1851772065
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2015017181 (MO)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
11 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
13 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 13 | $81 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $81–$81 (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 · 16 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Ipratropium Bromide | 71 | 58 |
| Prednisone | 45 | 43 |
| Doxycycline Monohydrate | 41 | 41 |
| Naproxen | 33 | 30 |
| Meloxicam | 33 | 25 |
| Cefadroxil | 30 | 30 |
| Methylprednisolone | 21 | 21 |
| Ondansetronbrand: Ondansetron Odt | 20 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2015-06-12
- Last updated
- 2015-06-12
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kenneth Starnes's NPI number?
- Kenneth Starnes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1851772065, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kenneth Starnes's specialty?
- Kenneth Starnes is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Kenneth Starnes located?
- Kenneth Starnes's practice location on file with NPPES is 1423 N Jefferson Ave Ste B100, Springfield, MO 65802-1917.
- What is Kenneth Starnes's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kenneth Starnes is (417) 269-8817.
- Does Kenneth Starnes accept Medicare?
- Kenneth Starnes is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kenneth Starnes's NPI active?
- Yes — Kenneth Starnes's NPI (1851772065) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2015-06-12.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.