Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Brett Starr, M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (CMS: Thoracic Surgery) · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · Surgery Physician · Hickory, NC
- NPI 1538579701
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 80.5 / 100 · 2023
- 12 yrs in practice
- Licensed in 2 states
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
Operates at 2 locations .
- Primary practice
-
415 N Center St Ste 204
Hickory, NC 286015036
(828) 323-1100
fax (828) 324-9189 - Additional location
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1101 26Th St S
Great Falls, MT 594055161
(406) 731-8888
fax (406) 731-8318
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- April 2014 — 12 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- November 19, 2025
- Year of graduation
- 2014 — 12 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 208G00000X — NUCC code
- State licenses (2)
- North Carolina #2017-00304 · Montana #107245
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1538579701. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
512
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$104,441
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 161 | 45 | $114 | |
99291 |
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes | 70 | 17 | $204 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 47 | 43 | $166 | |
33508 |
Harvest of vein using an endoscope | 30 | 30 | $12 | |
99205 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes | 30 | 30 | $209 | |
31645 |
Aspiration of initial secretion of lung airway using an endoscope | 28 | 25 | $71 | |
33533 |
Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft | 27 | 27 | $1,246 | |
33268 |
Exclusion of appendage of left upper chamber of heart performed during other procedure on chest | 23 | 23 | $106 | |
99215 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes | 20 | 19 | $170 | |
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 19 | 14 | $76 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 2 peers in Hickory Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician, average services per provider: 34. This provider delivers 15× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$33,334
Transactions
60
Manufacturers
10
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atricure, INC. | 26 | $29,485.73 | |
| Medical Device Business Services, INC. | 8 | $1,654.20 | |
| Intuitive Surgical, INC. | 5 | $1,412.39 | |
| Edwards Lifesciences Corporation | 4 | $224.44 | |
| Abiomed | 7 | $215.14 | |
| Ethicon US, LLC | 6 | $173.06 | |
| Biosense Webster, INC. | 1 | $71.93 | |
| Ethicon INC. | 1 | $57.01 | |
| Getinge USA Sales, LLC | 1 | $21.69 | |
| Medtronic, INC. | 1 | $18.43 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
81
Patients
11
Total drug cost
$396
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clopidogrel (Clopidogrel Bisulfate) | Brand | 28 | 11 | $161 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | Generic | 24 | 0 | $100 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 16 | 0 | $112 |
| Furosemide | Generic | 13 | 0 | $24 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Brett Starr's medical specialty?
Dr. Brett Starr practices Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician in Hickory, NC.
Where does Dr. Brett Starr practice?
Dr. Brett Starr practices at 415 N Center St Ste 204, Hickory, NC 286015036. Office phone: 8283231100.
What is Dr. Brett Starr's NPI?
Dr. Brett Starr's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538579701, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Brett Starr accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Brett Starr accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Brett Starr commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Critical care (HCPCS 99291); Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99223). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.