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Dr. Charles Starke, MD

Astoria, NY

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Starke, Anesthesiologist in Astoria, NY?

    Dr. Charles Starke, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Astoria, NY with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Starke is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Starke’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Starke’s office at (718) 692-5362.

    What languages does Dr. Starke speak?

    Dr. Starke and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Starke typically treat?

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Starke diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Starke. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.

    Also known as:

    • Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis
    • Joint Disorder
    • PVNS
    • Villonodular Synovitis
    • Tenosynovial Giant Cell Tumor
    • Giant Cell Tumor of Tendon Sheath

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M12211: Villonodular synovitis (pigmented), right shoulder
    • M12212: Villonodular synovitis (pigmented), left shoulder

    Also known as:

    • Shoulder Labrum Tear
    • Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
    • Sprains and Strains
    • Glenoid labrum tear
    • SLAP tear
    • Shoulder cartilage tear
    • Labral Tear
    • SLAP Lesion
    • Torn Shoulder Labrum

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S43432A: Superior glenoid labrum lesion of left shoulder, initial encounter
    • S43431A: Superior glenoid labrum lesion of right shoulder, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Cataract
    • Cataract with New Blood Vessel Growth
    • Cloudy lens
    • Lens clouding
    • Eye cloudiness
    • Neovascular Cataract
    • Cataract with Abnormal Vessels

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H2511: Age-related nuclear cataract, right eye
    • H2512: Age-related nuclear cataract, left eye
    • H26211: Cataract with neovascularization, right eye
    • H26212: Cataract with neovascularization, left eye

    Also known as:

    • Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
    • Back Pain
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Lumbar Radiculopathy
    • Lower Back Nerve Compression
    • Compressed Nerve in Lower Back

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region

    What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Starke typically perform?

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Starke performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Starke. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.

    Also known as:

    • Brachial Plexus Nerve Block
    • Shoulder Nerve Injection
    • Arm Pain Injection
    • Imaging-Guided Nerve Block

    CPT Codes:

    • 64415: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; brachial plexus, including imaging guidance, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Femoral Nerve Block Injection
    • Femoral nerve injection
    • Thigh nerve block
    • Pain relief injection for thigh
    • Nerve block with imaging guidance

    CPT Codes:

    • 64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed

    Does Dr. Starke accept my insurance?

    Dr. Starke accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (718) 692-5362 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Starke accept in Astoria, NY?

    Dr. Starke in Astoria, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Centene Corporation

    • Farmers Insurance Group

    • GEICO

    • Healthfirst New York

    • Liberty Mutual Insurance Company

    • Medicare

    • Patrolmen's Benevolent Association of the City of New York

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Starke's office located?

    Dr. Charles Starke's Primary Practice

    4604 31st Ave

    Astoria, NY 11103

    (718) 692-5362

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    Dr. Charles Starke's Practice 2

    170 Williams Ave

    Brooklyn, NY 11207

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    Dr. Charles Starke's Practice 3

    2525 Kings Hwy

    Brooklyn, NY 11229

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    What is Dr. Starke's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Starke's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1649468133.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Starke?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Starke

    What is Dr. Charles Starke's specialty?

    Dr. Starke is a Anesthesiologist near Astoria, NY.

    What does an Anesthesiologist do?

    A physician specialist in pain management and maintaining or restoring a stable state during and right after surgical, obstetric, or diagnostic operations is known as an anesthesiologist. This specialist assesses each patient's risk of surgery and tries to improve their condition before to, during, and following the procedure. Anesthesiologists provide medical management, pain management, and critical care consults in addition to these vital management responsibilities. They are responsible for managing patients with severe illnesses or injuries, supervising the recovery period following anesthesia, directing resuscitation efforts for patients experiencing cardiac or respiratory emergencies that may require artificial ventilation, and diagnosing and treating both acute and chronic pain, including pain related to cancer.

    Is this Dr. Charles Starke affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Starke is affiliated with Nyu Langone Health - Tisch Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

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    Is Charles Starke accepting new patients in Astoria, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Charles Starke is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Charles Starke offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Starke's office at (718) 692-5362 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Charles Starke?

    Please contact Dr. Starke's office at (718) 692-5362 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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