Quick answers
- Does Valerie Starnes accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Valerie Starnes 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 Valerie Starnes see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 949 Original Medicare patients and 84,875 services for Valerie Starnes. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Valerie Starnes's NPI number?
- 1730622598. 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 Valerie Starnes, 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 | 949 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 84,875 |
| Different services or procedures | 32 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Hyaluronan or derivative, triluron, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg (J7332)39,309 services
- Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, preservative-free, extended-release, microsphere formulation, 1 mg (J3304)24,790 services
- Hyaluronan or derivative, trivisc, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg (J7329)5,602 services
- Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (20610)3,561 services
- Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement (77002)3,469 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%
- Arthritis75%
- High blood pressure73%
- Ischemic heart disease32%
- Diabetes25%
- Depression25%
Practice locations
Addresses where Valerie Starnes is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 3033 Winkler AveFort Myers, FL 33916 (239) 424‑1900
- 3033 Winkler Ave, Unit 100Fort Myers, FL 33916 (239) 277‑7070
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Valerie Starnes as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Lee Health System Inc1,428 clinicians in the group
- Gardner Orthopedics LLC22 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Fort Myers
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Fort Myers, FL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Lee Health System Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2016 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1730622598 |
| 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