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- 2900 Telegraph Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705
About Dr. Starr
Based in Berkeley, CA, Tara Starr, MD is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology. Tara graduated from Stanford University School of Medicine in 1992. Medicare claims data shows Tara provided 2,573 services to 1,649 patients. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, imaging of retina, and exam of visual field with extended testing. NPI 1124150065 identifies this record in the national registry.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (510) 843-4613
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2900 TELEGRAPH AVE
Berkeley, CA 94705
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Ophthalmology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Cornea and external eye
Eyelid and tear drainage
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
Eye injuries
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
Retina & vitreous
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Examination and imaging
Cataract and lens
Corneal procedures
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
Eyelid surgery
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
Laser procedures
Laser vision correction
Refractive surgery
Tear duct & Orbit
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,573 services · 1,649 patients · 13 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Closure of tear duct opening using plug | Procedure | 68761 |
122 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
71 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
52 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow | Procedure | 65855 |
19 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
516 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
236 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
224 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of the internal drainage system of eye | Treatment | 92020 |
178 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
101 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
74 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other eye doctors in Berkeley 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Stanford University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 15 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1992 at Stanford University School of Medicine 7
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Closure of tear duct opening using plug 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Starr specialize in?
Dr. Starr is an eye doctor in Berkeley, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Starr located?
Dr. Starr is listed at 2900 Telegraph Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Starr's phone number?
The number on file is (510) 843-4613. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Starr?
Dr. Starr's National Provider Identifier is 1124150065. 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. Starr go to medical school?
Dr. Starr attended Stanford University School of Medicine, graduating in 1992. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Starr have?
Dr. Starr has 34 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1992, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Starr do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Starr performs procedures including closure of tear duct opening using plug, removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser and removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens; provides treatments such as imaging of retina and exam of visual field with extended testing, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Starr's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Starr. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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