DR. BENJAMIN WARE STARNES MD, FACS
NPI 1114997707
Surgery - Vascular Surgery in Seatle, WA

Active since January 25, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
93.09/100
CMS Quality Rating
325 NINTH AVE, SEATLE, WA 98104(206) 744-3033(206) 744-6794 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 12, 2011. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Dr. Benjamin Ware Starnes Md, Facs NPPES

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

DR. BENJAMIN WARE STARNES MD, FACS (NPI 1114997707) is an individual vascular surgery provider in Seatle, Washington, licensed in Washington (MD00045849) and active in the NPI registry since January 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Harborview Medical Center, and is a graduate of Jefferson Medical College Of Thomas Jefferson University (1992).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1114997707
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2086S0129X
Provider Legal NameDR. BENJAMIN WARE STARNESCredential: MD, FACS
Location Address325 NINTH AVESeatle, WA 98104
Mailing Address325 Ninth Ave, Box 359796Seatle, WA 98104 · (206) 744-3033 · Fax (206) 744-6794
Fax(206) 744-6794
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSJefferson Medical College Of Thomas Jefferson UniversityGraduated 1992
Enumeration DateJanuary 25, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateApril 12, 2011
NPI 1114997707 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtySurgery · Vascular SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2086S0129X
License Licensed in WA · MD00045849
Definition
A surgeon with expertise in the management of surgical disorders of the blood vessels, excluding the intracranial vessels or the heart.
325 NINTH AVE, Seatle, WA 98104

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Benjamin Ware Starnes Md, Facs is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID5092812628
PECOS Enrollment IDI20070516000341
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
40 services40 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
32 services28 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Harborview Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Seattle, WA
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number500064
Location325 9th AvenueSeattle, WA 98104 · King County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 98104 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$97.43 typical visit price
range $63.67 – $189.37
Typical copayment $24.35 (range $15.91 – $47.34)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$78.74 typical visit price
range $21.12 – $155.00
Typical copayment $19.68 (range $5.28 – $38.75)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

93.09/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality73.95
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 6

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

Physical Therapist
325 NINTH AVE
SEATTLE, WA 98104
Emergency Medicine
325 NINTH AVE, HARBORVIEW MEDICAL CENTER, BOX 359702
SEATTLE, WA 98104
Pathology (Neuropathology)
325 NINTH AVE, HARBORVIEW MEDICAL CENTER, NEUROPATHOLOGY, RM 2EH87
SEATTLE, WA 98104
Nurse Practitioner (Women's Health)
325 NINTH AVE, BOX 359777
SEATTLE, WA 98104
Physical Therapist
325 NINTH AVE
SEATTLE, WA 98104
Psychologist (Clinical)
325 NINTH AVE, BOX 359911, HARBORVIEW MEDICAL CENTER
SEATTLE, WA 98104

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 Benjamin Starnes's NPI number?

The NPI number for Benjamin Starnes is 1114997707. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 25, 2006.

Where is Benjamin Starnes located?

Benjamin Starnes practices at 325 Ninth Ave, Seatle, WA 98104. The listed phone number is (206) 744-3033.

What is Benjamin Starnes's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery, specializing in Vascular Surgery, with taxonomy code 2086S0129X.

Is Benjamin Starnes enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Benjamin Starnes is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Benjamin Starnes accept?

Health plans from PacificSource Health Plans, Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska and Providence Health Plan list Benjamin 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.

Is Benjamin Starnes affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Benjamin Starnes is affiliated with Harborview Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Benjamin Starnes was last updated on April 12, 2011. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 years 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.