Quick answers
- Does Carol L. Starling accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Carol L. Starling accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Carol L. Starling see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 213 Original Medicare patients and 556 services for Carol L. Starling. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Carol L. Starling's NPI number?
- 1043268030. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Carol L. Starling, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 213 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 556 |
| Different services or procedures | 11 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Photography of the retina (92250)181 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)157 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)79 services
- Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens (66984)31 services
- Closure of tear duct opening using plug (68761)30 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis50%
- Diabetes31%
- Ischemic heart disease28%
- Anxiety25%
Practice locations
Addresses where Carol L. Starling is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 170 N State StCaro, MI 48723 (989) 672‑7827
Specialties
- Optometryprimary
Other optometrists in Michigan
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Michigan — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | OD |
|---|---|
| Optometry school | Ferris State College - College Of Optometry |
| Graduation year | 1985 (41 years since optometry school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1043268030 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians