Michael J Star, M.D.

Orthopaedic Surgery

Michael J Star is an Orthopaedic Surgery specialist based in Santa Rosa, CA with over 42 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(707) 546-1922Santa Rosa, CA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Michael J Star, M.D. has been part of the Santa Rosa medical community since 2006 in group practice. He has been in practice for 42+ years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have high cholesterol, arthritis, and hypertension.

1 of 250 Orthopaedic Surgery providers in CASee all Orthopaedic Surgery in Santa Rosa42+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 6389dNPPES updated 2008-11-25 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California

Contact & Location

Practice Location

1405 Montgomery Dr, Santa Rosa, CA 95405-4557

Fax: (707) 546-1987
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Medicare Patients

429

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

100

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

186

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $3k

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.

Patient Condition Panel

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, Arthritis, and Hypertension.

High Cholesterol
75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

Arthritis
75%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

Hypertension
73%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

Diabetes
24%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

Chronic Kidney Disease
24%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

Ischemic Heart Disease
23%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

Anxiety Disorders
23%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

Mood Disorders
23%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. 42 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Orthopaedic SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

Taxonomy: 207X00000X

Virtual Orthopaedic Surgery Care With Michael J Star

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Michael J Star for cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups, blood pressure monitoring — no travel to Santa Rosa 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 Michael J Star

Dr. Star is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Santa Rosa, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (707) 546-1922.

Verified across 4 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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