Dr. Joel D Starnes

Overview

Dr. Joel D Starnes III, MD,PHD, is a Nephrology specialist in Roswell, New Mexico. He attended and graduated from Texas Tech University Health Science Center School Of Medicine in 2002, having over 22 years of diverse experience, especially in Nephrology. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Covenant Hospital Levelland, Covenant Hospital Plainview, Covenant Medical Center, Lamb Healthcare Center, Medical Arts Hospital. Dr. Joel D Starnes also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Covenant Medical Group. Dr. Joel D Starnes accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (505) 637-7000 to request Dr. Joel D Starnes the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Doctor Profile

Quality Reporting

• eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
• PQRS - He does 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 - He does 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 - He 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 - He 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. Joel D Starnes

• English

Medical Licenses

Specialization	License Number	Issued State
Internal Medicine / Nephrology click for detail Nephrology An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.	L8965	Texas

Affiliated Hospitals

Hospital Name	Location	Hospital Type	Hospital Ownership
Covenant Hospital Levelland	Levelland, Texas	Acute Care Hospitals	Voluntary Non-Profit - Church
Covenant Hospital Plainview	Plainview, Texas	Acute Care Hospitals	Voluntary Non-Profit - Private
Covenant Medical Center	Lubbock, Texas	Acute Care Hospitals	Voluntary Non-Profit - Church
Lamb Healthcare Center	Littlefield, Texas	Acute Care Hospitals	Government - Local
Medical Arts Hospital	Lamesa, Texas	Acute Care Hospitals	Government - Hospital District Or Authority

Medical Group Practice

Doing Business As	Legal Organization Name	Number of members
Covenant Medical Group	Covenant Medical Group	174

Practice Locations

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