Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Robert Starling

Neurological Surgery Physician (CMS: Neurosurgery) · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program · Albuquerque, NM

  • NPI 1699162727
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 11 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1 University of New Mexico, MSC 10-5615
Albuquerque, NM 871310001
(505) 272-3401
Additional location
281 N Lyerly St Ste 300
Chattanooga, TN 374042746
(423) 693-2175
fax (888) 959-1015

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
April 2015 — 11 yrs on file
Profile last updated
June 24, 2025
Year of graduation
2015 — 11 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207T00000X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Tennessee #65202 · New Mexico #RS2015-0339

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1699162727. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
124
Distinct HCPCS
5
Medicare allowed
$9,685
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 67 41 $72
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 16 15 $83
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 16 15 $121
99221 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes 13 12 $77
99231 Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 12 11 $46

In context: peer comparison

Among 3 peers in Albuquerque Neurological Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 21. This provider delivers 5.9× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$10,079
Transactions
32
Manufacturers
12
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Alphatec Spine, INC 8 $8,184.77
Medtronic, INC. 13 $1,274.70
Biocomposites INC 1 $192.97
Centinel Spine, LLC 1 $145.05
Innovation Technologies INC 1 $87.75
Orthofix Medical, INC. 1 $68.43
Smoky Mountain Surgical LLC 1 $27.81
Providence Medical Technology, INC. 1 $22.00
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp 1 $21.66
Nevro Corp. 1 $19.31
Globus Medical, INC. 1 $17.38
Sanara MedTech INC. 2 $16.80

By nature of payment

Travel and Lodging
$9,025
Food and Beverage
$1,053

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Robert Starling's medical specialty?
Dr. Robert Starling practices Neurological Surgery Physician in Albuquerque, NM.
Where does Dr. Robert Starling practice?
Dr. Robert Starling practices at 1 University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM 871310001. Office phone: 5052723401.
What is Dr. Robert Starling's NPI?
Dr. Robert Starling's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1699162727, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Robert Starling accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Robert Starling accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Robert Starling commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making (HCPCS 99222). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.