Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Michelle Starnes, FNP
Family Nurse Practitioner (CMS: Nurse Practitioner) · Hickory, NC
- NPI 1487052445
- Accepts Medicare
- 12 yrs in practice
- Female
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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1205 N Center St
Hickory, NC 286013759
(828) 855-3644
fax (828) 855-3351
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- December 2014 — 12 yrs on file
- Year of graduation
- 2014 — 12 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 363LF0000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- North Carolina #5007368
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1487052445. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
614
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$26,543
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
36415 |
Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | 154 | 83 | $6 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 90 | 64 | $103 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 67 | 45 | $73 | |
G0439 |
Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit | 67 | 67 | $104 | |
G0446 |
Annual, face-to-face intensive behavioral therapy for cardiovascular disease, individual, 15 minutes | 67 | 67 | $21 | |
G0444 |
Annual depression screening, 5 to 15 minutes | 65 | 65 | $15 | |
G0442 |
Annual alcohol misuse screening, 5 to 15 minutes | 54 | 54 | $15 | |
81003 |
Automated urinalysis test | 24 | 15 | $2 | |
90662 |
Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free | 13 | 13 | $72 | |
G0008 |
Administration of influenza virus vaccine | 13 | 13 | $29 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 26 peers in this city , average services per provider: 99. This provider delivers 6.2× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$850
Transactions
33
Manufacturers
15
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lilly USA, LLC | 5 | $178.85 | |
| PFIZER INC. | 4 | $80.01 | |
| AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP | 4 | $75.94 | |
| ABBVIE INC. | 3 | $66.65 | |
| GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. | 3 | $66.30 | |
| Dexcom, Inc. | 2 | $49.41 | |
| Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc. | 2 | $42.62 | |
| Astellas Pharma US Inc | 2 | $39.16 | |
| Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 2 | $34.20 | |
| Eisai Inc. | 1 | $25.60 | |
| Axsome Therapeutics, Inc. | 1 | $23.72 | |
| IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC | 1 | $21.95 | |
| Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc | 1 | $21.73 | |
| Abbott Laboratories | 1 | $21.23 | |
| Esperion Therapeutics, Inc. | 1 | $19.72 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
2,329
Patients
730
Total drug cost
$42,462
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 268 | 61 | $9,762 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | Generic | 227 | 73 | $3,395 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 211 | 82 | $2,626 |
| Lorazepam | Generic | 209 | 41 | $1,711 |
| Alprazolam | Generic | 191 | 42 | $1,995 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 176 | 57 | $1,560 |
| Lisinopril | Generic | 165 | 57 | $1,801 |
| Omeprazole | Generic | 151 | 59 | $1,956 |
| Gabapentin | Generic | 147 | 49 | $4,996 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | Generic | 124 | 46 | $2,661 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Michelle Starnes's medical specialty?
Dr. Michelle Starnes practices Family Nurse Practitioner in Hickory, NC.
Where does Dr. Michelle Starnes practice?
Dr. Michelle Starnes practices at 1205 N Center St, Hickory, NC 286013759. Office phone: 8288553644.
What is Dr. Michelle Starnes's NPI?
Dr. Michelle Starnes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487052445, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Michelle Starnes accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Michelle Starnes accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Michelle Starnes commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (HCPCS 36415); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.