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Unclaimed ProfileAbout STARNES
Sandra Starnes, MD practices thoracic surgery in Cincinnati, OH. Sandra is a 1995 graduate of University of Illinois College of Med (Chi/Peor/Rock/Chm-Urb). Sandra is also listed as specializing in thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic). According to Medicare claims data, Sandra cared for 149 Medicare patients across 164 services.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (513) 475-8787
- Email not available
Practice Locations
222 PIEDMONT AVE STE. 7000
Cincinnati, OH 45219
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
164 services · 149 patients · 6 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of lymph nodes of chest cavity using an endoscope | Procedure | 32674 |
24 |
| Exam of lung with removal of lung lobe using an endoscope | Procedure | 32663 |
12 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
45 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
44 |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more | Office visit | 99205 |
23 |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
16 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
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Related specialists at this location 1
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Also at this address 4
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Other thoracic surgeons in Cincinnati 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of Illinois College of Med (Chi/Peor/Rock/Chm-Urb) 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1995 at University of Illinois College of Med (Chi/Peor/Rock/Chm-Urb) 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of lymph nodes of chest cavity using an endoscope 8
Providers in OH who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Starnes specialize in?
Dr. Starnes is a thoracic surgeon in Cincinnati, OH. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “THORACIC SURGERY”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Starnes located?
Dr. Starnes is listed at 222 PIEDMONT AVE STE. 7000, Cincinnati, OH 45219. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Starnes's phone number?
The number on file is (513) 475-8787. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
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What is Dr. Starnes's NPI number?
Dr. Starnes's National Provider Identifier is 1669440640. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Dr. Starnes go to medical school?
Dr. Starnes attended University of Illinois College of Med (Chi/Peor/Rock/Chm-Urb), graduating in 1995. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Starnes been practicing?
Dr. Starnes has 31 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1995, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Starnes do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Starnes performs procedures including removal of lymph nodes of chest cavity using an endoscope and exam of lung with removal of lung lobe using an endoscope, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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