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JOSEPH ROBERT STARNES
NPI 1083277016
Pediatrics - Pediatric Cardiology in Nashville, TN

Active since April 16, 2019PECOS Enrolled
3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC, NASHVILLE, TN 37232(615) 322-5000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 10, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 10, 2025, Apr 16, 2019 (2 updates tracked since 2019).

About Joseph Robert Starnes NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

JOSEPH ROBERT STARNES (NPI 1083277016) is an individual pediatric cardiology provider in Nashville, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (65281) and active in the NPI registry since April 2019. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Nashville, and is a graduate of Other (2018).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1083277016
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2080P0202X
Provider Legal NameJOSEPH ROBERT STARNES
Location Address3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINICNashville, TN 37232-0001
Mailing Address3841 Green Hills Village DrNashville, TN 37215-2691
Phone(615) 322-5000
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2018
Enumeration DateApril 16, 2019
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 10, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedDecember 10, 2025
✔ NPI 1083277016 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatrics · Pediatric CardiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2080P0202X
License✔ Licensed in TN · 65281
Definition
A pediatric cardiologist provides comprehensive care to patients with cardiovascular problems. This specialist is skilled in selecting, performing and evaluating the structural and functional assessment of the heart and blood vessels, and the clinical evaluation of cardiovascular disease.
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X
3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC, Nashville, TN 37232
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 12200 Childrens Way, 8161 DOTNashville, TN 37232-9760 · Phone (615) 936-2555 · Fax (615) 936-3601

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Alliant Health Plans, Inc., BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Cigna Healthcare and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Joseph Robert Starnes is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID4284129552
PECOS Enrollment IDI20251223004510
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Joseph Starnes reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Vanderbilt University Medical Center
0.1 mi
Internal Medicine
1301 22ND AVE S
Nashville, TN 37232
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
  • 4,711 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1104202761 (615) 936-2000

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

DR. ENGLISH FLACK MD
Pediatrics (Pediatric Cardiology)
3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC
NASHVILLE, TN 37232
Davidson County (615) 322-3000
DANIEL K BARRETT APRN
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC
NASHVILLE, TN 37232
Davidson County (615) 322-3000
JACQUELYN L. GARNER PNP
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC
NASHVILLE, TN 37232
Davidson County (615) 322-3000
DR. ROBERT JAMES LENTZ M.D.
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC
NASHVILLE, TN 37232
Davidson County (615) 322-3000
LYNN HOLLIDAY M.D.
Family Medicine
3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC
NASHVILLE, TN 37232
Davidson County (615) 322-3000
DR. HEATHER KRETH PSY.D
Psychologist (Clinical Child & Adolescent)
3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC
NASHVILLE, TN 37232
Davidson County (615) 936-2000
AARON WESLEY SCOTT APN
Nurse Practitioner
3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC
NASHVILLE, TN 37232
Davidson County (615) 936-2000
DR. COLLEEN M KIERNAN M.D.
Surgery (Surgical Oncology)
3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC
NASHVILLE, TN 37232
Davidson County (615) 322-3000

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Joseph Starnes's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joseph Starnes is 1083277016. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 16, 2019.

Where is Joseph Starnes located?

Joseph Starnes practices at 3601 The Vanderbilt Clinic, Nashville, TN 37232. The listed phone number is (615) 322-5000.

What is Joseph Starnes's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics, specializing in Pediatric Cardiology, with taxonomy code 2080P0202X.

Is Joseph Starnes enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Joseph Starnes is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Joseph Starnes's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Joseph Starnes reassigns Medicare benefits to Vanderbilt University Medical Center (Nashville, TN). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Joseph Starnes's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Joseph Starnes accept?

Health plans from Alliant Health Plans, Inc., BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Cigna Healthcare and Oscar Insurance Company list Joseph Starnes as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Joseph Starnes was last updated on December 10, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.