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Hospitalist

Theresa C. Starkey, MD

Works at hospitals in Hibbing, MN · Duluth, MN · Minnesota

Summary

Dr. Theresa C. Starkey, MD is a hospitalist at 1001 E Superior St, Suite 401, Duluth, MN 55802. Phone: (218) 249-7960. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Theresa C. Starkey had 90 Original Medicare patients and 258 services. NPI 1619900487. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Hospitalist
  • Address: 1001 E Superior St, Suite 401, Duluth, MN 55802 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Phone: (218) 249‑7960
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospitals: Range Regional Health Services, St Lukes Hospital
  • Group practice: St. Luke's Hospital of Duluth
  • Medical school: Indiana University School Of Medicine · graduated 1994 (32 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Theresa C. Starkey, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Theresa C. Starkey accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Theresa C. Starkey 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 Theresa C. Starkey see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 90 Original Medicare patients and 258 services for Theresa C. Starkey. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Theresa C. Starkey's NPI number?
1619900487. 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 Theresa C. Starkey, 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 patients90
Services billed to Medicare258
Different services or procedures6
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients75

Most frequent services

  1. Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)133 services
  2. Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)61 services
  3. Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes (99239)40 services
  4. Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)22 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 cholesterol74%
  • Arthritis50%
  • Chronic kidney disease39%
  • Heart failure39%
  • Diabetes37%

Hospitals where Theresa C. Starkey works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Theresa C. Starkey 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.

  • Range Regional Health ServicesHibbing, MN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 240040
  • St Lukes HospitalDuluth, MN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 240047

Practice locations

Addresses where Theresa C. Starkey is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Theresa C. Starkey as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • St. Luke's Hospital of Duluth405 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other hospitalists in Duluth

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Duluth, MN — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in St. Luke's Hospital of Duluth

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolIndiana University School Of Medicine
Graduation year1994 (32 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1619900487
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians