Dr. Tara Starr

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 32+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Tara Starr, MD, is an Ophthalmology specialist in Lafayette, California. She attended and graduated from Stanford University School Of Medicine in 1992, having over 32 years of diverse experience, especially in Ophthalmology. She is affiliated with many hospitals including Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Alta Bates Camp, John Muir Medical Center - Walnut Creek Campus. Dr. Tara Starr accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (925) 284-4343 to request Dr. Tara Starr the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 895 Moraga Rd
Lafayette, CA 94549-5045

Phone 1: (925) 284-4343


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Tara Starr
Gender Female
PECOS ID 9830365816
Sole Proprietor Yes - She owns an unincorporated business by herself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment She does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • Ophthalmology (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 32 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Medical Doctor (MD)
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    Medical Doctor
    Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.

Education and Training

  • Dr. Tara Starr attended and graduated from Stanford University School Of Medicine in 1992.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1124150065
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Friday, March 9, 2007
  • NPPES Last Update: Friday, July 21, 2017

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - She does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - She does not report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
  • EHR - She does not use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
  • MHI - She does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
  • MOC - She does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.

Language Spoken by Dr. Tara Starr

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Tara Starr has been primarily specialized in Ophthalmology for over 32 years of experience.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Ophthalmology
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    Ophthalmology
    An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.
  • Technician/Technologist / Ophthalmic
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    Ophthalmic
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  • Ophthalmology / Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
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    Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
    A physician who specializes in oculofacial plastic and reconstructive surgery. This subspecialty combines orbital and periocular surgery with facial plastic surgery, and includes aesthetic and reconstructive surgery of the face, orbit, eyelid, and lacrimal system. Practitioners evaluate, diagnose and treat conditions involving the eyelids, brows, midface, orbits, lacrimal systems and surrounding and supporting structures of the face and neck.


Affiliated Hospitals



Practice Locations

895 Moraga Rd
Lafayette, CA 94549-5045
Phone: (925) 284-4343
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on Friday, November 17, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Friday, July 21, 2017. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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