Hal Fletcher Starnes, M.D.
Hal Fletcher Starnes, M.D. has been part of the Saratoga Springs medical community since 2006 in group practice. Trained at Stanford University School of Medicine (class of 1979), he has been practicing for over 47 years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis.
Older · 2372dNPPES updated 2019-11-07 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
381 Church St, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866-8626
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better79.7%
New York avg: 82 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-3.1 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
147
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
79
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
261
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $10k
Percentile rankings compared against 8,064 reporting peers in New York.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$98 received from industry
1 transaction reported in 2018 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2018, attributed to Hal Fletcher Starnes's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1979
Stanford University School of Medicine
47 years in practice
Senior practitioner
An individual educated and trained in an applied knowledge discipline used in the performance of work at a level requiring knowledge and skills beyond or apart from that provided by a general education or liberal arts degree.
Taxonomy: 174400000X
Education & Training
Stanford University School of Medicine (Class of 1979)
Virtual Specialist Care With Hal Fletcher Starnes
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Hal Fletcher Starnes for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Saratoga Springs required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Hal Fletcher Starnes
NPI records show Dr. Starnes as active with telehealth listed in Saratoga Springs, NY. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (518) 581-1100.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Hal Fletcher Starnes
Practice Location
381 Church St, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866-8626
Mailing Address
381 Church St, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866-8626
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