Quick answers
- Which hospitals does Joel D. Starnes work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists Joel D. Starnes at 4 hospitals: Covenant Childrens Hospital, Covenant Hospital Plainview, Covenant Medical Center and Grace Surgical Hospital. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
- Where does Joel D. Starnes see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 4 practice locations, including Lubbock, TX. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is Joel D. Starnes's specialty?
- Medicare lists Nephrology as the primary specialty, and also Internal Medicine.
- Does Joel D. Starnes accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Joel D. Starnes 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.
- Does Joel D. Starnes offer telehealth?
- Medicare's clinician data says Joel D. Starnes offers telehealth services. Ask the office which visits can be done by video or phone.
- What is the phone number for Joel D. Starnes?
- (806) 725-5844, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is Joel D. Starnes's NPI number?
- 1568670396. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where Joel D. Starnes works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Joel D. Starnes at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- Covenant Childrens HospitalLubbock, TX · Children's Hospital · CCN 453306
- Covenant Hospital PlainviewPlainview, TX · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 450539
- Covenant Medical CenterLubbock, TX · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 450040
- Grace Surgical HospitalLubbock, TX · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 450162
Practice locations
Addresses where Joel D. Starnes is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 2215 Nashville AveLubbock, TX 79410 (806) 725‑5844
- 3506 21st StLubbock, TX 79410
- 3801 21st St, Suite 200Lubbock, TX 79410 (806) 687‑0338
- 3815 20th StLubbock, TX 79410 (806) 725‑9200
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Joel D. Starnes as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- Covenant Medical Group233 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nephrologyprimary
- Internal Medicinealso
Other nephrologists in Lubbock
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Lubbock, TX — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Texas Tech University Health Science Center School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2002 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1568670396 |
| 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 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- 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