Lawrence Starin, M.D.
NPI 1982610846 · Surgery Physician · Silver Spring, MD
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Lawrence Starin, M.D. is a Surgery Physician provider in Silver Spring, MD (NPI 1982610846).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1982610846
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- D38478 (MD)
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
19 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
294 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 | 86 | $137 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 63 | $180 |
| Ultrasonic Guidance for Needle Placement76942 | 41 | $64 |
| Injection of Chemical Agent Into Multiple Incompetent Veins of Leg36471 | 39 | $220 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 32 | $100 |
| Destruction of First Incompetent Vein of Arm Or Leg Using Radiofrequency and Imaging Guidance36475 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$258 across 21 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
- 2006-07-31
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Lawrence Starin's NPI number?
- Lawrence Starin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982610846, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Lawrence Starin's specialty?
- Lawrence Starin is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Lawrence Starin located?
- Lawrence Starin's practice location on file with NPPES is 3921 Ferrara Dr, Silver Spring, MD 20906-4709.
- What is Lawrence Starin's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Lawrence Starin is (301) 933-4283.
- Does Lawrence Starin accept Medicare?
- Lawrence Starin is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Lawrence Starin's NPI active?
- Yes — Lawrence Starin's NPI (1982610846) 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.