Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Thomas Starnes, M.D.
Emergency Medicine Physician (CMS: Sports Medicine) · Sports Medicine (Emergency Medicine) Physician · Internal Medicine Physician · Internal Medicine Physician · Asheville, NC
- NPI 1548607591
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 92.1 / 100 · 2023
- 13 yrs in practice
- Licensed in 2 states
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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18 Medical Park Dr
Asheville, NC 288032493
(828) 253-7521
fax (828) 251-5992
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- May 2013 — 13 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- May 1, 2023
- Year of graduation
- 2013 — 13 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207P00000X — NUCC code
- State licenses (3)
- North Carolina #2017-01880 · North Carolina #201-018800 · Florida #TRN19027
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1548607591. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
5,847
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$317,989
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
J3301 |
Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg | 1,486 | 285 | $1 | |
96366 |
Infusion into a vein for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis, each additional hour | 913 | 43 | $20 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 681 | 224 | $123 | |
96365 |
Infusion into a vein for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis, 1 hour or less | 462 | 43 | $60 | |
96521 |
Refilling and maintenance of portable pump | 462 | 43 | $119 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 409 | 291 | $87 | |
99203 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes | 196 | 196 | $107 | |
20610 |
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | 166 | 102 | $56 | |
73562 |
X-ray of knee, 3 views | 127 | 107 | $38 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 119 | 119 | $160 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 16 peers in Asheville Emergency Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 116. This provider delivers 50× the peer median.Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
25
Patients
11
Total drug cost
$140
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tramadol Hcl | Generic | 14 | 11 | $44 |
| Methylprednisolone | Generic | 11 | 0 | $97 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Thomas Starnes's medical specialty?
Dr. Thomas Starnes practices Emergency Medicine Physician in Asheville, NC.
Where does Dr. Thomas Starnes practice?
Dr. Thomas Starnes practices at 18 Medical Park Dr, Asheville, NC 288032493. Office phone: 8282537521.
What is Dr. Thomas Starnes's NPI?
Dr. Thomas Starnes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1548607591, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Thomas Starnes accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Thomas Starnes accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Thomas Starnes commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (HCPCS J3301); Infusion into a vein for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis, each additional hour (HCPCS 96366); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.