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JENNIFER DARK STARNES M.D.
NPI 1356508972
Emergency Medicine in Dalton, GA

Active since May 21, 2008PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1508 N THORNTON AVE, DALTON, GA 30720(706) 272-6158 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 27, 2014. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Jennifer Dark Starnes M.d. NPPES

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

JENNIFER DARK STARNES M.D. (NPI 1356508972) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Dalton, Georgia, licensed in Georgia (66016) and active in the NPI registry since May 2008. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Hamilton Medical Center, and is a graduate of Medical College Of Georgia School Of Medicine (2007).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1356508972
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameJENNIFER DARK STARNESCredential: M.D.
Location Address1508 N THORNTON AVEDalton, GA 30720-8516
Mailing AddressPo Box 1225Dalton, GA 30722-1225 · (706) 272-6158
Phone(706) 272-6158
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSMedical College Of Georgia School Of MedicineGraduated 2007
Enumeration DateMay 21, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 27, 2014
✔ NPI 1356508972 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License✔ Licensed in GA · 66016
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
1508 N THORNTON AVE, Dalton, GA 30720
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Alliant Health Plans, Inc..Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Jennifer Dark Starnes M.d. 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 ID3577741156
PECOS Enrollment IDI20110630000067
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 Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Jennifer Starnes reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Gordon Emergency Physicians, LLC
11 mi
Emergency Medicine
707 OLD DALTON ELLIJAY RD
Chatsworth, GA 30705
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
  • 80 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1639621485 (706) 695-4564
Emergency Coverage, LLC
130 mi
Family Medicine
435 2ND ST
Newport, TN 37821
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
  • 330 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1427005008 (423) 625-2200

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

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 3

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.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
212 services200 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
30 services29 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
29 services29 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Hamilton Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Dalton, GA
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number110001
Location1200 Memorial DriveDalton, GA 30720 · Whitfield County
Birthing friendly

Adventhealth Gordon

Acute Care Hospitals · Calhoun, GA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number110023
Location1035 Red Bud RoadCalhoun, GA 30701 · Gordon County
Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 30720 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
$83.23 typical visit price
range $53.31 – $164.04
Typical copayment $20.80 (range $13.32 – $41.01)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$94.84 typical visit price
range $16.68 – $133.24
Typical copayment $23.71 (range $4.17 – $33.31)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 2

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

CUSTOM HEALTHCARE, LLC
Prosthetic/Orthotic Supplier
1508 N THORNTON AVE, STE 104
DALTON, GA 30720
Whitfield County (706) 529-7651
HEATHER SUE LYLES PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
1508 N THORNTON AVE, STE 106
DALTON, GA 30720
Whitfield County (706) 226-0816

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 Jennifer Starnes's NPI number?

The NPI number for Jennifer Starnes is 1356508972. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 21, 2008.

Where is Jennifer Starnes located?

Jennifer Starnes practices at 1508 N Thornton Ave, Dalton, GA 30720. The listed phone number is (706) 272-6158.

What is Jennifer Starnes's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Jennifer Starnes enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Jennifer 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Jennifer Starnes's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Jennifer Starnes reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Gordon Emergency Physicians, LLC (Chatsworth, GA) and Emergency Coverage, LLC (Newport, TN). Each 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 Jennifer Starnes's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Jennifer Starnes accept?

Health plans from Alliant Health Plans, Inc. list Jennifer 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 Jennifer Starnes affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Jennifer Starnes is affiliated with Hamilton Medical Center and Adventhealth Gordon.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Jennifer Starnes was last updated on August 27, 2014. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 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.