Michelle Blair Starnes, FNP - Medicare Nurse Practitioner in Hickory, NC

Michelle Blair Starnes, FNP is a medicare enrolled "Nurse Practitioner - Family" in Hickory, North Carolina. She graduated from nursing school in 2014 and has 10 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Nurse Practitioner. She is a member of the group practice Catawba Valley Medical Group Inc and her current practice location is 1205 N Center St, Hickory, North Carolina. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (828) 855-3644.

Michelle Blair Starnes is licensed to practice in North Carolina (license number 5007368) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1487052445.

Contact Information

Michelle Blair Starnes, FNP
1205 N Center St,
Hickory, NC 28601-3759
(828) 855-3644
(828) 855-3351

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Provider's Profile

Full NameMichelle Blair Starnes
GenderFemale
SpecialityNurse Practitioner
Experience10 Years
Location1205 N Center St, Hickory, North Carolina
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Michelle Blair Starnes graduated from nursing school in 2014
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1487052445
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 12/08/2014
  • Last Update Date: 12/08/2014
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1355667130
  • Enrollment ID: I20150313002289

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Michelle Blair Starnes such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1487052445NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
363LF0000XNurse Practitioner - Family 5007368 (North Carolina)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Gentiva Health ServicesHickory, NCHome health agency
Catawba Valley Medical CenterHickory, NCHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Catawba Valley Medical Group Inc630500727980

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Michelle Blair Starnes allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameCatawba Valley Medical Group Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1790062362
PECOS PAC ID: 6305007279
Enrollment ID: O20120420000030

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Michelle Blair Starnes is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Michelle Blair Starnes, FNP
1205 N Center St,
Hickory, NC 28601-3759

Ph: (828) 855-3644
Michelle Blair Starnes, FNP
1205 N Center St,
Hickory, NC 28601-3759

Ph: (828) 855-3644

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Medicare Assignment: Assignment means that your doctor, provider, or supplier agrees (or is required by law) to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services. Most doctors, providers, and suppliers accept assignment, but you should always check to make sure. Participating providers have signed an agreement to accept assignment for all Medicare-covered services.

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