Dr. Joel Starnes, MD
3506 21st St, Suite 607, Lubbock, TX 79410 • +1-404-555-1345
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2010)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Lubbock Percentiles
NPI #1568670396 • CBSA Regional • Nephrology
Within the Lubbock, TX (CBSA local) Nephrology cohort, Dr. Joel Starnes, MD with sub-specialty concentration in 37 Active CMS HCPCS Codes ranks at the 37.5th municipal percentile and 53.59th TX percentile (-0.17σ Z-score) based on 1,968 billed procedures for 301 patients.
Medicare Part B line-item claims for Dr. Joel Starnes (79410) place 99214 at the top of the practice ledger (945 yearly units, 37.5th metro rank), rounded out by 90960 and 99215.
For out-of-network patients contacting +1-404-555-1345, Dr. Starnes's practice posts a $209.00 GPCI self-pay consult estimate ($209.00 patient-logged median, 4.72/5 composite reality score over 15 submissions).
Credentialed as an MD specialist with 16 years post-graduation experience since completing medical school at an LCME/COCA institution (2010), Dr. Starnes coordinates 37 Active CMS HCPCS Codes workups from 3506 21st St, Suite 607 (+1-404-555-1345).
Compared against Lubbock, TX Nephrology peers
1,968 annual services across 301 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from TX Nephrology mean utilization
Top Billed HCPCS/CPT Procedures & GPCI Self-Pay Cash Benchmarks
| HCPCS | Clinical Procedure Description | Annual Volume | Local Pct | Est. Cash Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99214 | Chronic Kidney Disease eGFR, uACR & Electrolyte Management | 945 | 37.5th | $175 – $240 |
| 90960 | Monthly Adult ESRD Renal Replacement Oversight | 433 | 41.5th | $350 – $480 |
| 99215 | High-Complexity Cardiorenal & Resistant Hypertension Visit | 354 | 37.5th | $255 – $350 |
| 99204 | New Patient Nephrology & Proteinuria Consultation | 236 | 32.5th | $241 – $330 |
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Dr. Joel Starnes, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Starnes National Provider Identifier | NPI #1568670396 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (79410) |
| Dr. Starnes Lubbock CMS Volume Rank | 37.50th Pct (1,968 CMS svcs; Z -0.171σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (TX Nephrology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $209.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Lubbock, TX) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $209.00 avg paid • 15 min lobby wait | 15 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.92/5 Listening • 4.77/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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