Active NPI 1124150065 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Tara Starr , MD

Ophthalmology • Berkeley, CA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Tara Starr, MD is a certified Ophthalmology practicing in Berkeley, CA. With approximately 34 years of clinical experience since graduating from Stanford University School Of Medicine in 1992, Dr. Starr delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 2900 TELEGRAPH AVE.

Dr. Starr accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, imaging of retina, exam of visual field with extended testing. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

2900 Telegraph Ave

Berkeley, CA 947052018

Telephone 5108434613

Fax 5108434652

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Stephen J. Whitgob Facility NPI 1235443292

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Stanford University School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1992

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Berkeley, CA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

34 Yrs +6.0 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 28.0 Yrs

State Avg: 29.5 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

12 Specialists

Practicing in Berkeley, CA (3116 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

62.0% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Starr (34 Years) 34 Yrs

Berkeley Specialty Average (28.0 Years) 28.0 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	717	308	$289.00	$153.44
92134 Imaging of retina	516	316	$130.00	$49.39
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	236	219	$205.00	$82.08
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	224	163	$120.00	$44.32
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	178	138	$85.00	$33.72
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	172	98	$239.00	$109.44
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug	122	95	$711.89	$233.60
92250 Photography of the retina	101	90	$185.00	$45.29
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	91	91	$485.00	$197.31
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	74	42	$255.00	$48.57
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	71	45	$1053.87	$426.88
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	52	33	$1735.00	$650.36
65855 Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow	19	11	$750.00	$299.52

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	584	260	$289.00	$150.88
92134 Imaging of retina	435	262	$130.00	$49.20
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	193	136	$120.00	$44.48
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	186	171	$205.00	$79.84
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	143	111	$85.00	$33.68
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug	113	92	$740.35	$235.89
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	108	62	$239.00	$106.29
92250 Photography of the retina	77	69	$185.00	$45.34
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	72	72	$485.00	$194.33
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	52	38	$1143.27	$436.14
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	52	32	$255.00	$46.92
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	45	44	$169.00	$68.37
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	29	23	$1735.00	$625.85
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	16	16	$390.00	$157.46

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	572	272	$289.00	$150.60
92134 Imaging of retina	492	279	$130.49	$48.98
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	253	183	$120.00	$44.65
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	249	168	$85.00	$33.86
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	149	128	$205.00	$79.10
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	129	89	$239.00	$106.95
92250 Photography of the retina	113	99	$185.00	$44.48
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug	101	79	$735.25	$233.19
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	89	60	$1071.07	$417.19
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	76	76	$485.00	$194.16
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	69	39	$255.00	$49.84
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	42	30	$1735.00	$629.90
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	17	15	$169.00	$67.45
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	14	13	$390.00	$155.17

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	535	272	$289.00	$153.73
92134 Imaging of retina	388	257	$130.00	$50.21
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	281	208	$120.00	$45.66
92250 Photography of the retina	241	220	$185.00	$45.88
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	240	229	$205.00	$80.40
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	220	163	$85.00	$34.01
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	177	106	$238.41	$108.75
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	113	113	$485.00	$195.38
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug	95	70	$732.53	$242.97
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	90	49	$255.00	$51.73
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	79	59	$1089.87	$428.68
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	55	35	$1735.00	$643.04
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	17	17	$169.00	$68.24
66982 Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens	15	13	$2390.00	$889.65

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	526	251	$390.00	$156.92
92250 Photography of the retina	222	201	$185.00	$53.27
92134 Imaging of retina	215	142	$130.00	$50.02
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	208	195	$205.00	$80.45
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	179	128	$85.00	$33.93
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	129	79	$275.00	$110.81
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug	119	87	$730.67	$241.68
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	103	82	$120.00	$46.10
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	88	88	$465.00	$183.83
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	77	57	$1051.62	$419.26
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	61	36	$259.18	$57.22
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	48	40	$161.00	$83.43
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	41	28	$1735.00	$614.16
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	36	35	$220.39	$124.27
92285 Photography of content of eyes	23	13	$70.00	$26.13
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	13	12	$50.00	$14.17

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	584	259	$390.00	$154.06
92250 Photography of the retina	311	243	$185.00	$60.80
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	273	172	$85.00	$33.21
92134 Imaging of retina	236	160	$130.00	$49.46
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	194	171	$205.00	$80.23
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	152	88	$275.00	$108.05
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug	123	85	$699.27	$225.17
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	118	98	$120.00	$44.42
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	108	108	$465.00	$182.77
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	85	43	$255.00	$63.21
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	83	57	$1049.70	$409.28
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	57	37	$1735.00	$748.44
92285 Photography of content of eyes	18	11	$70.00	$25.55
65820 Incision to improve eye fluid flow	17	14	$1700.00	$889.27
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	15	14	$50.00	$14.33

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	525	250	$347.62	$153.09
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	250	177	$73.92	$32.10
92250 Photography of the retina	187	145	$188.43	$68.75
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	183	165	$180.87	$80.23
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	172	93	$249.66	$107.09
92134 Imaging of retina	148	102	$130.45	$49.62
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	117	94	$124.91	$44.94
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug	111	77	$624.51	$243.78
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	91	45	$242.81	$64.89
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	75	75	$425.73	$180.14
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	66	45	$924.24	$403.16
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	44	32	$1623.82	$752.39
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	41	33	$40.27	$17.58
65855 Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow	21	12	$730.69	$294.94

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	543	264	$290.30	$141.51
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	195	181	$155.04	$72.20
92250 Photography of the retina	146	143	$192.88	$78.18
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	118	69	$201.14	$97.98
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	103	96	$129.50	$42.05
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	97	82	$61.82	$30.37
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	70	70	$347.18	$169.64
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	57	32	$217.53	$70.34
92134 Imaging of retina	57	50	$132.90	$46.20
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	54	40	$778.70	$365.77
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug	51	38	$357.86	$203.65
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	44	31	$1477.52	$715.77
65855 Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow	20	16	$648.62	$275.60
65855 Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow	16	13	$648.62	$230.42
92285 Photography of content of eyes	12	11	$53.59	$22.54

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License CA G85398

An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.

Technician/Technologist - Ophthalmic

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 156FX1100X

State License CA G85398

An ophthalmic technician/technologist assists ophthalmologists by performing ophthalmic clinical functions, including administering eye exams, administering eye medications, and instructing the patient in care and use of corrective lenses.

Ophthalmology - Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207WX0200X

State License CA G85398

A physician who specializes in oculofacial plastic and reconstructive surgery. This subspecialty combines orbital and periocular surgery with facial plastic surgery, and includes aesthetic and reconstructive surgery of the face, orbit, eyelid, and lacrimal system. Practitioners evaluate, diagnose and treat conditions involving the eyelids, brows, midface, orbits, lacrimal systems and surrounding and supporting structures of the face and neck.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

00G853980 (CA)

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

1 Associated Practitioners

Dr. Myron Lee , MD

Ophthalmology

NPI 1215023395

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

11 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active July 21, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 21, 2017

Registered at 2900 TELEGRAPH AVE, BERKELEY, CA 947052018 (Tel: 5108434613)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 21, 2017

Registered at PO BOX 83, LAFAYETTE, CA 94549 (Tel: 9259844117)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 21, 2017

Recorded as TARA STARR, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 21, 2017

Technician/Technologist (License #G85398 in CA)

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NPI Profile Active July 08, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍

Updated Practice Location July 08, 2007

Registered at 2150 APPIAN WAY, SUITE 102, PINOLE, CA 945642583 (Tel: 5107240300)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 08, 2007

Registered at 2150 APPIAN WAY, SUITE 102, PINOLE, CA 945642583 (Tel: 5107240300)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 08, 2007

Recorded as TARA STARR, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 08, 2007

Technician/Technologist (License #G85398 in CA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration March 09, 2007

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1124150065

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: March 09, 2007

Last Update: July 21, 2017

Sole Proprietor: Yes

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

Po Box 83

Lafayette, CA 94549

Phone: 9259844117

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

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