ROBERT STARLING
NPI 1699162727
Neurological Surgery in Albuquerque, NM

Active since April 15, 2015PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1 UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO, MSC 10-5615, ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87131(505) 272-3401 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 24, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 24, 2025, Dec 20, 2022, Apr 13, 2022 (3 updates tracked since 2022).

About Robert Starling NPPES

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

ROBERT STARLING (NPI 1699162727) is an individual neurological surgery provider in Albuquerque, New Mexico, licensed in Tennessee (65202) and active in the NPI registry since April 2015. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Johnson City Medical Center, and maintains a secondary practice location in Chattanooga.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1699162727
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207T00000X
Provider Legal NameROBERT STARLING
Location Address1 UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO, MSC 10-5615Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001
Mailing Address1 University Of New MexicoAlbuquerque, NM 87131-0001 · (505) 272-6225
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSMedical College Of Georgia School Of MedicineGraduated 2015
Enumeration DateApril 15, 2015
Last NPPES UpdateJune 24, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 24, 2025
NPI 1699162727 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyNeurological SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207T00000X
License Licensed in TN · 65202
Definition

A neurological surgeon provides the operative and non-operative management (i.e., prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, and rehabilitation) of disorders of the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems, including their supporting structures and vascular supply; the evaluation and treatment of pathological processes which modify function or activity of the nervous system; and the operative and non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon treats patients with disorders of the nervous system; disorders of the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, including the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries; disorders of the pituitary gland; disorders of the spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those which may require treatment by spinal fusion or instrumentation; and disorders of the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their distribution.

Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X · License RS2015-0339 (NM)
1 UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO, Albuquerque, NM 87131

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1281 N Lyerly St Ste 300Chattanooga, TN 37404-2746 · Phone (423) 693-2175 · Fax (888) 959-1015

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

Robert Starling 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 ID6002121589
PECOS Enrollment IDI20220621000784
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 4

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.

Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 99231
Follow-up hospital inpatient care is a daily service where a healthcare professional checks on your health progress during your hospital stay. Each session typically lasts 15 minutes, involving updates on your condition and adjustments to your treatment plan, if necessary.
30 services22 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
23 services20 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
19 services19 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes 99221
Initial hospital inpatient care refers to the first day of your stay in the hospital. This service typically includes a 30-minute check-up with a healthcare professional. They'll assess your health, discuss your condition, and plan your treatment. It's part of ensuring you receive the best possible care.
11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Johnson City Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Johnson City, TN
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number440063
Location400 N State Of Franklin RdJohnson City, TN 37604 · Washington County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Johnson County Community Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Mountain City, TN
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number441304
Location1901 S Shady StMountain City, TN 37683 · Johnson County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 87131 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
$126.21 typical visit price
range $54.26 – $166.80
Typical copayment $31.55 (range $13.56 – $41.70)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$68.00 typical visit price
range $17.00 – $135.35
Typical copayment $17.00 (range $4.25 – $33.83)
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.

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.

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1 UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87131
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1 UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87131
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1 UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87131
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1 UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87131
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1 UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87131
Emergency Medicine
1 UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO, DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MEDICINE MSC 11 6025
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87131
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
1 UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87131
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1 UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87131

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 Robert Starling's NPI number?

The NPI number for Robert Starling is 1699162727. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 15, 2015.

Where is Robert Starling located?

Robert Starling practices at 1 University Of New Mexico Msc 10-5615, Albuquerque, NM 87131. The listed phone number is (505) 272-3401.

What is Robert Starling's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Neurological Surgery with taxonomy code 207T00000X.

Is Robert Starling enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Robert Starling 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 Robert Starling accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Home State Health, Ambetter from Magnolia Health, Ambetter of Alabama and Ambetter of North Carolina and 2 other insurers list Robert Starling 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 Robert Starling affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Robert Starling is affiliated with Johnson City Medical Center and Johnson County Community Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Robert Starling was last updated on June 24, 2025. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.