
24 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Cushenberry Starks, Family Medicine Specialist in Modesto, CA?
Dr. Pamela Cushenberry Starks, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Modesto, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 24 years and is board certified. Dr. Cushenberry Starks graduated from Howard Univ College of Medicine and completed her residency at Ca Hosp Med Ctr, Family Medicine; Olive View-Ucla Med Ctr, Obstetrics And Gynecology; Ucla Med Ctr/Ucla D Geffen Sch, Obstetrics And Gynecology. Dr. Cushenberry Starks is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Cushenberry Starks’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Cushenberry Starks’s office at (209) 522-0146.
Where did Dr. Cushenberry Starks go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Ca Hosp Med Ctr, Family Medicine; Olive View-Ucla Med Ctr, Obstetrics And Gynecology; Ucla Med Ctr/Ucla D Geffen Sch, Obstetrics And Gynecology | Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
Medical School: Howard Univ Coll of Med, Washington Dc | Howard Univ College of Medicine
Is Dr. Cushenberry Starks board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Pamela Cushenberry Starks, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine
What languages does Dr. Cushenberry Starks speak?
Dr. Cushenberry Starks and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Cushenberry Starks typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Cushenberry Starks 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. Cushenberry Starks. 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.
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Hyperglycemia
- Diabetic Kidney Problems
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
- Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
- Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
- E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Prediabetes
- Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
- Borderline diabetes
- Insulin resistance
- High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7303: Prediabetes
Also known as:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Cushenberry Starks typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Cushenberry Starks 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. Cushenberry Starks. 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.
Also known as:
- Blood Transfusion
- Blood Transfusion and Donation
- Blood product transfusion
- Red blood cell transfusion
- Plasma transfusion
CPT Codes:
- 36430: Transfusion, blood or blood components
Does Dr. Cushenberry Starks accept my insurance?
Dr. Cushenberry Starks accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (209) 522-0146 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Cushenberry Starks accept in Modesto, CA?
Dr. Cushenberry Starks in Modesto, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Health Plan of San Joaquin
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Cushenberry Starks' office located?
Dr. Pamela Cushenberry Starks' Primary Practice
3612 Dale Rd
Modesto, CA 95356
(209) 522-0146
What is Dr. Cushenberry Starks's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Cushenberry Starks's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1801844105.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Cushenberry Starks?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Cushenberry Starks
What is Dr. Pamela Cushenberry Starks's specialty?
Dr. Cushenberry Starks is a Family Medicine Specialist near Modesto, CA.
What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?
Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.
Is this Dr. Pamela Cushenberry Starks affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Cushenberry Starks is affiliated with Memorial Medical Center - Modesto, Ca, Sutter Tracy Community Hospital, California Pacific Medical Center - Van Ness Campus, Memorial Hospital Los Banos which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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
When to see a Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Pamela Cushenberry Starks accepting new patients in Modesto, CA?
Yes, Dr. Pamela Cushenberry Starks is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Pamela Cushenberry Starks offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Cushenberry Starks's office at (209) 522-0146 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Pamela Cushenberry Starks?
Please contact Dr. Cushenberry Starks's office at (209) 522-0146 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Pamela Cushenberry Starks have?
Dr. Pamela Cushenberry Starks is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.
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