Dr. Tara Starr, MD
2900 Telegraph Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705 • +1-713-555-7242
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2017)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Berkeley Percentiles
NPI #1124150065 • CBSA Regional • Ophthalmology
CMS Medicare Part B utilization records credit Dr. Tara Starr (MD, NPI 1124150065) at 2900 Telegraph Ave in Berkeley with 2,635 annual clinical services (356 beneficiaries), corresponding to a -0.32σ regional deviation and mid-cohort balanced caseload (50th Berkeley percentile) with sub-specialty concentration in 36 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Dr. Starr's longitudinal care intensity (7.4 billed units per patient across 356 individuals) centers on 92014 (975 annual units) and 92134 ($126–$173 cash range).
At 2900 Telegraph Ave (94705), Dr. Tara Starr, MD accommodates direct self-pay scheduling (hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults) at ~$239.00 per new consult (4.94/5 bedside rating).
Clinical background for Dr. Starr (MD, NPI #1124150065) includes accredited doctoral training (2017, 9 yrs in practice) and virtual + in-office availability across CA.
Compared against Berkeley, CA Ophthalmology peers
2,635 annual services across 356 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from CA Ophthalmology mean utilization
Top Billed HCPCS/CPT Procedures & GPCI Self-Pay Cash Benchmarks
| HCPCS | Clinical Procedure Description | Annual Volume | Local Pct | Est. Cash Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92014 | Comprehensive Ophthalmologic Slit-Lamp & Dilated Retinal Exam | 975 | 50th | $229 – $314 |
| 92134 | Scanning Computerized Ophthalmic Retinal OCT Imaging | 685 | 48th | $126 – $173 |
| 92083 | Extended Threshold Visual Field Glaucoma Perimetry | 448 | 52th | $152 – $208 |
| 92004 | New Patient Complete Medical Eye & IOP Evaluation | 316 | 49th | $276 – $378 |
| 66984 | Extracapsular Cataract Removal w/ Intraocular Lens Implant | 211 | 46th | $1011 – $1386 |
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Dr. Tara Starr, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Starr National Provider Identifier | NPI #1124150065 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (94705) |
| Dr. Starr Berkeley CMS Volume Rank | 50.00th Pct (2,635 CMS svcs; Z -0.321σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (CA Ophthalmology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $239.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Berkeley, CA) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $239.00 avg paid • 17 min lobby wait | 7 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.94/5 Listening • 4.87/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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