Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Carol Starling, OD

Optometrist (CMS: Optometry) · Caro, MI

  • NPI 1043268030
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 41 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
170 N State St
Caro, MI 48723
(989) 672-7827
fax (989) 672-7830

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
April 24, 2024
Year of graduation
1985 — 41 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
152W00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Michigan #4901003051

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1043268030. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,120
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$90,842
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
92250 Photography of the retina 288 265 $35
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 242 229 $117
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug 195 56 $107
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 193 109 $86
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing 45 29 $58
92133 Imaging of optic nerve 43 28 $32
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 40 25 $94
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 38 38 $134
92134 Imaging of retina 23 22 $38
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 13 13 $107

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in Caro Optometrist, average services per provider: 112. This provider delivers 10.0× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$275
Transactions
3
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Alcon Vision LLC 2 $146.33
Sight Sciences, INC. 1 $128.89

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$275

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
294
Patients
77
Total drug cost
$7,806
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Latanoprost Generic 161 40 $3,559
Timolol Maleate Generic 75 24 $1,592
Prednisolone Acetate Generic 24 13 $1,231
Brimonidine Tartrate Generic 23 0 $1,113
Doxycycline Hyclate Generic 11 0 $311

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Carol Starling's medical specialty?
Dr. Carol Starling practices Optometrist in Caro, MI.
Where does Dr. Carol Starling practice?
Dr. Carol Starling practices at 170 N State St, Caro, MI 48723. Office phone: 9896727827.
What is Dr. Carol Starling's NPI?
Dr. Carol Starling's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1043268030, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Carol Starling accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Carol Starling accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Carol Starling commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Photography of the retina (HCPCS 92250); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Closure of tear duct opening using plug (HCPCS 68761). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.