Active NPI 1215219126 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Gretta Starnes , PA-C

Physician Assistant • Vero Beach, FL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Gretta Starnes, PA-C is a certified Physician Assistant practicing in Vero Beach, FL. With approximately 15 years of clinical experience since graduating from Duke University School Of Medicine in 2011, Gretta Starnes delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 3955 INDIAN RIVER BLVD STE 100.

Gretta Starnes is affiliated with Vero Orthopaedics Ii Pa and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg, established patient outpatient office visit, new patient outpatient office visit. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

3955 Indian River Blvd Ste 100

Vero Beach, FL 329604845

Telephone 7725692330

Fax 7725692630

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Vero Orthopaedics Ii Pa Facility NPI 1184626079

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Duke University School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2011

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Physician Assistant in Vero Beach, FL

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

15 Yrs +4.6 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 10.4 Yrs

State Avg: 11.1 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

72 Specialists

Practicing in Vero Beach, FL (10376 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

11.1% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

67.0% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Starnes (15 Years) 15 Yrs

Vero Beach Specialty Average (10.4 Years) 10.4 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
J1100 Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg	899	122	$1.25	$0.11
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	389	285	$270.00	$113.56
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	199	151	$195.00	$80.28
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	157	157	$350.00	$149.91
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	130	122	$87.69	$38.21
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	125	97	$85.76	$32.22
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views	72	55	$101.39	$36.64
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	65	45	$125.54	$50.74
73140 X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views	53	46	$80.66	$35.57
20600 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint	48	42	$151.67	$55.70
73221 Mri scan of arm joint without contrast	38	34	$930.00	$142.04
73080 X-ray of elbow, minimum of 3 views	31	31	$85.00	$28.93
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	29	28	$147.52	$61.29
73100 X-ray of wrist, 2 views	23	18	$70.00	$29.86
73060 X-ray of upper arm, minimum of 2 views	17	11	$80.00	$28.05
Q4010 Cast supplies, short arm cast, adult (11 years +), fiberglass	15	14	$25.00	$23.36
29075 Application of elbow to finger cast	14	13	$205.00	$80.90

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making	203	199	$1231.00	$109.70
99283 Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making	52	52	$827.00	$65.73
99285 Emergency department visit for life threatening or functioning severity	46	46	$1793.00	$160.29
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	13	12	$270.00	$112.66
99282 Emergency department visit with straightforward medical decision making	12	12	$550.00	$38.14
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	12	11	$195.00	$79.70

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99285 Emergency department visit for life threatening or functioning severity	156	152	$1793.00	$160.16
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making	121	121	$1231.00	$110.90
99283 Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making	102	97	$827.00	$66.10

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99283 Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making	115	111	$827.00	$66.74
99285 Emergency department visit for life threatening or functioning severity	100	99	$1793.00	$166.34
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making	97	94	$1231.00	$113.33

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99285 Emergency department visit for life threatening or functioning severity	149	146	$1793.00	$160.86
99283 Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making	89	88	$827.00	$59.51
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making	59	58	$1231.00	$110.32
99282 Emergency department visit with straightforward medical decision making	11	11	$550.00	$40.05

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99283 Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making	199	196	$827.00	$55.84
99285 Emergency department visit for life threatening or functioning severity	68	68	$1793.00	$156.26
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making	65	65	$1231.00	$105.97
99282 Emergency department visit with straightforward medical decision making	15	15	$550.00	$37.34
12001 Repair of wound (2.5 centimeters or less) of the scalp, neck, underarms, trunk, arms and/or legs	12	12	$657.00	$41.08

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99283 Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making	153	149	$827.00	$55.72
99285 Emergency department visit for life threatening or functioning severity	59	59	$1793.00	$155.67
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making	59	59	$1231.00	$105.71
99281 Emergency department visit for problem that may not require health care professional	22	22	$80.00	$19.07
99282 Emergency department visit with straightforward medical decision making	15	14	$550.00	$37.31

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99283 Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making	76	76	$827.00	$55.56
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making	35	35	$1231.00	$105.49
99285 Emergency department visit for life threatening or functioning severity	31	31	$1793.00	$155.54
99281 Emergency department visit for problem that may not require health care professional	27	27	$80.00	$18.99
99282 Emergency department visit with straightforward medical decision making	20	20	$550.00	$37.12

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2023-07-22

Physician Assistant Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363A00000X

State License FL PA9107189

A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Vero Orthopaedics Ii Pa

801 Wellness Way, Sebastian, FL 329583783

Phone: 7723889510

Vero Orthopaedics Ii Pa

3955 Indian River Blvd, Vero Beach, FL 329604800

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

40 Associated Practitioners

Dr. Guy Hickman , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Molly Simpson , APRN

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1073180071

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

Jonathan Sweeney , OT

Occupational Therapist - Hand

NPI 1073572467

Occupational Therapist

Dr. Alfredo Arrojas , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery - Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery

NPI 1093078024

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Sean Dourney

Physical Therapist

NPI 1104423581

Dr. Erin Forest , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery - Hand Surgery

NPI 1104862895

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

9 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location August 02, 2023

Registered at 3955 INDIAN RIVER BLVD STE 100, VERO BEACH, FL 329604845 (Tel: 7725692330)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 02, 2023

Registered at 1535 CORAL AVE, VERO BEACH, FL 329632343 (Tel: 7043221632)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 02, 2023

Physician Assistant (License #PA9107189 in FL)

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NPI Profile Active October 21, 2014

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location October 21, 2014

Registered at 50021 FOX RD, ALBEMARLE, NC 280017611 (Tel: 7043221632)

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Updated Business Mailing Address October 21, 2014

Registered at 50021 FOX RD, ALBEMARLE, NC 280017611 (Tel: 7043221632)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated October 21, 2014

Recorded as GRETTA STARNES, PA-C

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) October 21, 2014

Physician Assistant

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration September 16, 2011

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1215219126

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: September 16, 2011

Last Update: August 02, 2023

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

1535 Coral Ave

Vero Beach, FL 329632343

Phone: 7043221632

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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