Quick answers
- Does Hal F. Starnes Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Hal F. Starnes Jr. 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 Hal F. Starnes Jr. see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 132 Original Medicare patients and 589 services for Hal F. Starnes Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Hal F. Starnes Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1528083482. 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 Hal F. Starnes Jr., 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 | 132 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 589 |
| Different services or procedures | 62 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)132 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)110 services
- Ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue (76536)77 services
- Removal of noncancer skin growth of body, arms, or legs, 1.1-2.0 cm (11402)68 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more (99212)35 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 cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure67%
- Arthritis31%
- Diabetes24%
- Ischemic heart disease24%
- Anxiety21%
Hospitals where Hal F. Starnes Jr. works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Hal F. Starnes Jr. at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Albany Medical Center HospitalAlbany, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 330013
- Glens Falls HospitalGlens Falls, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 330191
- Samaritan HospitalTroy, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 330180
- Saratoga HospitalSaratoga Springs, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 330222
- St Peter's HospitalAlbany, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 330057
Practice locations
Addresses where Hal F. Starnes Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 381 Church StSaratoga Springs, NY 12866
- 381 Church St, Suite 2Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 (518) 430‑2020
Specialties
- General Surgeryprimary
Other general surgeons in Saratoga Springs
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Saratoga Springs, NY — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Stanford University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1979 (47 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1528083482 |
| 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
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- 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