Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. John Starr, M. D.

Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Chevy Chase, MD

  • NPI 1609969427
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 40 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
5454 Wisconsin Ave, Suite 1000
Chevy Chase, MD 208156901
(301) 657-1996
fax (301) 951-6160

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
October 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
January 7, 2010
Year of graduation
1986 — 40 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207XS0117X — NUCC code
State license (1)
District of Columbia #MD 19717

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1609969427. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,192
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$257,974
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 422 290 $142
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views 245 149 $46
22614 Fusion of additional segment of spine 116 31 $385
63048 Partial removal of spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves, each additional segment 101 35 $222
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 62 62 $182
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 62 58 $97
63047 Partial removal of spine bone with release of lower spinal cord and/or nerves, 1 segment 36 34 $781
72040 X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views 31 19 $47
22612 Fusion of spine in lower back 27 26 $1,561
72050 X-ray of upper spine, 4-5 views 22 21 $63

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in this city , average services per provider: 79. This provider delivers 15× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$511
Transactions
3
Manufacturers
3
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Globus Medical, Inc. 1 $205.78
Medtronic, Inc. 1 $184.01
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc. 1 $121.20

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$511

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
115
Patients
11
Total drug cost
$1,272
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Gabapentin Generic 23 0 $541
Meloxicam Generic 21 0 $72
Tramadol Hcl Generic 17 0 $173
Oxycodone Hcl Generic 15 0 $160
Diazepam Generic 14 0 $49
Pregabalin Generic 13 0 $97
Methylprednisolone Generic 12 11 $179

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. John Starr's medical specialty?
Dr. John Starr practices Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician in Chevy Chase, MD.
Where does Dr. John Starr practice?
Dr. John Starr practices at 5454 Wisconsin Ave, Chevy Chase, MD 208156901. Office phone: 3016571996.
What is Dr. John Starr's NPI?
Dr. John Starr's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609969427, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. John Starr accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. John Starr accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. John Starr commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views (HCPCS 72100); Fusion of additional segment of spine (HCPCS 22614). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.