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Optometry

Heather M. Starling, OD

Sees patients in Gainesville, FL · Florida

Summary

Heather M. Starling, OD (Optometry) is enrolled with Medicare at 1 practice location in Gainesville, FL. NPI 1144242595. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Heather M. Starling, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

OptometryPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
31Years since medical school (graduated 1995)
Pennsylvania College Of OptometryMedical school
FemaleGender (as listed)

Quick answers

Where does Heather M. Starling see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Gainesville, FL. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Heather M. Starling's specialty?
Medicare lists Optometry as the primary specialty.
Does Heather M. Starling accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Heather M. Starling accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
What is the phone number for Heather M. Starling?
(352) 353-9971, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Heather M. Starling's NPI number?
1144242595. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Practice locations

Addresses where Heather M. Starling is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Specialties

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Other optometrists in Gainesville

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Clinician information

CredentialOD
Medical schoolPennsylvania College Of Optometry
Graduation year1995
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1144242595
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Sources

  1. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  3. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians