Case Rep Gastroenterol
Dr. Michael Ray Starks, MD
NPI1801859913PAC ID4981660248
- Medicare services, 2024
- 223
- Medicare patients, 2026
- 179
- Part D claims, 2026
- 48
- Publications
- 1
- MIPS score, 2026
- 97
- Practice address
- 360 Broadway, Bangor, ME 04401
- Practice phone
- Call (207) 262-1000
- Professional email
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- Personal email
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- Mobile number
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Primary practice
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Dr. Michael Ray Starks is a general surgeon in Bangor, Maine
Dr. Starks practices at St. Joseph Healthcare in Bangor, Maine, part of Covenant Health.
Dr. Starks' NPI, 1801859913, was assigned on April 10, 2006. Dr. Starks graduated from University of Washington School of Medicine in 1997. Dr. Starks holds Maine license MD15539.
NPI and contact details
- NPI
- 1801859913NPI Registry (opens in a new tab)
- Medicare PAC ID
- 4981660248
- NPI enumeration date
- April 10, 2006
- NPI status
- Active
- Accepts Medicare assignment
- Yes
- Practice phone
- (207) 262-1000
- Professional email
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- Personal email
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- Mobile number
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- Sex
- Male
- Estimated age
- 55
- Medical school graduation
- 1997
Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; Dmand AI Affiliation Data; and Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS)
Dr. Michael Ray Starks practices at St. Joseph Healthcare in Bangor, Maine
Dr. Starks' primary practice is St. Joseph Healthcare, at 360 Broadway, Bangor, ME 04401 in Penobscot County. The practice phone is (207) 262-1000.
- St. Joseph Healthcare360 Broadway, Bangor, ME 04401 · Penobscot CountyPhone(207) 262-1000
Source: Dmand AI Affiliation Data
Dr. Michael Ray Starks is affiliated with 3 sites of care and 1 medical group
Dr. Starks' primary practice is St. Joseph Healthcare in Bangor, Maine, part of Covenant Health. Dr. Starks is also affiliated with Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center. The medical group on file is St. Joseph General Surgery and Urology. Dmand AI also links Dr. Starks to 1 more physician office, named with a free account. Dr. Starks' employer is on file too: a hospital.
Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical CenterSt. Joseph General Surgery and Urology1 physician officeName with a free accountEmployer: hospitalName with a free account
See all 4 affiliations for Dr. StarksSources: Dmand AI Affiliation Data; and Dmand AI Org Hierarchy Data
Dmand AI tracks the EHR system at Dr. Michael Ray Starks' practice
Dmand AI tracks the electronic health record (EHR) system at each site where Dr. Starks practices, 3 sites in all. Vendor and product names are available with a free account.
| Site | EHR vendor and product |
|---|---|
| St. Joseph Healthcare | Available with a free account |
| +2 more affiliated sites | Available with a free account |
Source: Dmand AI Technology Install Data
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Dr. Michael Ray Starks is one of 191 general surgeons in Maine
Surgery is Dr. Starks' primary specialty in the NPI Registry, under taxonomy code 208600000X. Dr. Starks is licensed in Maine.
Specialties and state licenses
- Surgery, MainePrimary
General surgeons near Dr. Starks
Counts of general surgeons with a Dmand AI profile, by place and practice. Each opens the list.
Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; and Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks
Dr. Michael Ray Starks billed Medicare for 223 services in 2024
CMS data shows 223 Medicare services from Dr. Starks across 8 procedure codes in 2024, for 179 Medicare patients. Medicare paid $25,090 for them. Every service was in a facility, such as a hospital, rather than an office.
Medicare services, 2024223
Medicare patients179
Paid by Medicare$25,090
Procedure codes8
Dr. Starks' Medicare services by type, 2023 to 2024
- 2023
- 2024
- Office and hospital visits
- 2023: 1562024: 1709%
- Surgery
- 2023: 202024: 3575%
- Imaging
- 2023: 02024: 18
Dr. Starks compared with the Maine median for general surgeons, 2024
- Dr. Starks
- Maine median
- Medicare services
- 223vs 782.9 times
- Medicare patients
- 179vs 892.0 times
- Part D claims
- 25vs 277% below
Medians across 191 general surgeons in Maine with Dmand AI profiles that report each measure.
Dr. Starks' most billed Medicare procedure codes, 2024
CMS publishes codes billed for 11 or more Medicare patients. Each label is the code family; CPT descriptions are licensed by the AMA.
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Sources: Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service (CMS), 2024 data; and Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks
Dr. Michael Ray Starks treated 179 Medicare patients in 2026, average age 70
CMS counts 179 Medicare patients who saw Dr. Starks in 2026. The largest group is 65 to 74, with 88 patients. 65% of them have high blood pressure, and 64% have high cholesterol. 30% are also on Medicaid. Their average risk score is 1.27, where 1.00 is the Medicare average.
Across all payers, Dmand AI patient panel data puts Dr. Starks' median patient age at 67, with 60% women.
Medicare patients, 2026179
Average age70
Average risk score1.27
Also on Medicaid30%
Dr. Starks' Medicare patients by age, 2026
Dr. Starks' Medicare patients by sex, 2026
- Women10056%
- Men7944%
Chronic conditions among Dr. Starks' Medicare patients, 2026
- High blood pressure65%
- High cholesterol64%
- Arthritis31%
- Anxiety26%
- Mood disorders25%
- Diabetes24%
- Depression21%
- COPD19%
Share of Medicare patients with each condition. A patient can have several.
Dr. Starks' patients across all payers
Dmand AI patient panel data covers Medicare, Medicaid and commercial patients.
Patient panel by age, all payers
Median age 67
Patient panel by sex, all payers
- Women60%
- Men39%
Sources: Dmand AI Patient Panel Data; and Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider (CMS), 2026 data
Dr. Michael Ray Starks wrote 48 Medicare Part D claims in 2026
In 2026, Dr. Starks wrote 48 Medicare Part D claims for 23 patients. 65% of them were for generic drugs. CMS names the drug for 25 of them, across 2 drugs with 11 or more claims each, at $114 in total drug cost. In 2023, CMS named 13 claims across 1 drug.
Part D claims, 202648
Drugs named by CMS2
Total drug cost$114
Part D patients23
Dr. Starks' Part D claims by kind of drug, 2026
- Generic31 claims65%
- Brand-name17 claims35%
Dr. Starks' most prescribed drugs by claims, 2024
CMS names a drug when it has 11 or more claims. Share is of the claims for drugs CMS names.
Drug classes CMS tracks in Dr. Starks' Part D claims, 2026
- Opioids33%16 of 48 claims
Share of all Part D claims for each drug class CMS reports on. Classes with no claims are left out.
Part D claims for drugs CMS names, 2023 to 2024
- 2023
- 2024
- Claims for drugs CMS names
- 2023: 132024: 2592%
Drugs named by CMS: 2 in 2024, 1 in 2023.
Sources: Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider and Drug (CMS), 2024 data, released May 6, 2026; and Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider (CMS), 2026 data
Dr. Michael Ray Starks scored 97 out of 100 in Medicare's MIPS program for 2026
CMS publishes a Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) score of 97 out of 100 for Dr. Starks for performance year 2026, reported through an alternative payment model (APM). Dr. Starks accepts Medicare assignment, so Medicare's approved amount is taken as full payment.
- Accepts Medicare assignment
- Yes
Dr. Starks' MIPS scores, performance year 2026
- 97of 100Final score
- 83.2of 100Quality
- 100of 100Promoting Interoperability
- 40of 100Improvement Activities
Each score is out of 100. The final score weighs the categories CMS scored for this clinician.
Colonoscopy: 1 to 10 procedures (CMS shows small counts as a range)
Hernia repair (minimally invasive): 1 to 10 procedures (CMS shows small counts as a range)
Hernia repair - groin (open): 1 to 10 procedures (CMS shows small counts as a range)
Melanoma (skin cancer) excision: 1 to 10 procedures (CMS shows small counts as a range)
Removal of tissue: 1 to 10 procedures (CMS shows small counts as a range)
Upper gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy for acid reflux: 1 to 10 procedures (CMS shows small counts as a range)
Sources: Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS); Clinician Public Reporting: Overall MIPS Performance (CMS), 2026 data; and Doctors and Clinicians Utilization Data (CMS)
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Dr. Michael Ray Starks has 1 publication on record
Dmand AI links 1 paper to Dr. Starks in 2018. Dr. Starks' most frequent co-author is Bruce John Grattan, DO, MS, RD.
Papers1
Dr. Starks' most frequent co-authors
Recent publications by Dr. Starks
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Sources: PubMed (National Library of Medicine); and Dmand AI Research Linkage
Dr. Michael Ray Starks received $1,048 in industry payments from 2016 to 2025
CMS Open Payments shows 13 general payments to Dr. Starks from 4 drug and device companies from 2016 to 2025. Food and beverage make up the largest share, 100% of the total. W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. paid the most, $485.
General payments to Dr. Starks by program year, 2016 to 2025
Companies that paid Dr. Starks the most, 2016 to 2025
Share is of all general payments to this clinician.
Source: Open Payments (CMS), 2025 data, released July 7, 2026
Dr. Michael Ray Starks graduated from University of Washington School of Medicine
Dr. Starks graduated from University of Washington School of Medicine in 1997.
- Medical school
Source: Dmand AI Professional Profile Data
Sources for Dr. Michael Ray Starks's profile data
| Data on this page | Source |
|---|---|
| NPI, name, sex, specialty and licenses | NPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Professional Profile Data |
| Practice locations and phone | Dmand AI Affiliation Data |
| Primary practice, affiliations and health system | Dmand AI Affiliation DataDmand AI Org Hierarchy Data |
| Medicare services and procedure codes | Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| State medians for the same specialty | Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks |
| Medicare patients and the all-payer patient panel | Dmand AI Patient Panel DataMedicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| Part D prescribing | Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider and Drug (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| MIPS scores, telehealth, assignment and procedure percentiles | Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Clinician Public Reporting: Overall MIPS Performance (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Doctors and Clinicians Utilization Data (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| Publications, topics and co-authors | PubMed (National Library of Medicine) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Research Linkage |
| Industry payments | Open Payments (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| Training, board certification and memberships | Dmand AI Professional Profile Data |
| EHR at each practice site | Dmand AI Technology Install Data |
| Similar physicians | Dmand AI Affiliation Data |
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What is Dr. Michael Ray Starks' NPI number?
Dr. Michael Ray Starks' NPI number is 1801859913. It was assigned on April 10, 2006, and it is active in the NPI Registry.
What kind of doctor is Dr. Michael Ray Starks?
Dr. Michael Ray Starks is a general surgeon in Bangor, Maine. The primary specialty in the NPI Registry is Surgery Physician (taxonomy code 208600000X).
Where does Dr. Michael Ray Starks practice?
Dr. Starks practices at 360 Broadway, Bangor, ME 04401. Dr. Starks' primary practice is St. Joseph Healthcare in Bangor, Maine, part of Covenant Health. Dmand AI also links Dr. Starks to 1 physician office, and a free account names each one.
What is Dr. Michael Ray Starks' office phone number?
The practice phone on file for Dr. Starks is (207) 262-1000. Dmand AI also checks direct phone and mobile numbers, available with a free account.
What is Dr. Michael Ray Starks' email address?
Dmand AI checks professional and personal email addresses for Dr. Starks through healthcare-specific waterfall enrichment. They are available with a free Dmand AI account.
What is Dr. Michael Ray Starks' medical license number?
Dr. Starks holds Maine license MD15539.
Which hospitals is Dr. Michael Ray Starks affiliated with?
Dr. Starks practices at St. Joseph Healthcare in Bangor, Maine. Dr. Starks is also affiliated with Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center.
What medical group is Dr. Michael Ray Starks part of?
Dr. Starks is linked to St. Joseph General Surgery and Urology.
Who employs Dr. Michael Ray Starks?
Dmand AI has Dr. Starks' employer on file: a hospital. The organization's name is available with a free Dmand AI account.
Who does Dr. Michael Ray Starks practice with?
Dmand AI links 142 HCPs to Dr. Starks' primary medical group, 3 of them general surgeons. A free account lists them, with verified contacts.
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Does Dr. Michael Ray Starks accept Medicare?
Yes. CMS data shows Dr. Starks billed Medicare for 223 services in 2024, and Dr. Starks accepts Medicare assignment.
What is Dr. Michael Ray Starks' MIPS score?
Dr. Starks' MIPS final score for performance year 2026 is 97 out of 100, reported through an alternative payment model (APM).
How many Medicare patients does Dr. Michael Ray Starks see?
CMS counts 179 Medicare patients who saw Dr. Starks in 2026, with an average age of 70.
What services does Dr. Michael Ray Starks bill to Medicare?
In 2024, Dr. Starks' most billed Medicare services were office visit, new patient (99204), office visit, established patient (99213) and office visit, new patient (99203).
Where did Dr. Michael Ray Starks go to medical school?
Dr. Starks graduated from University of Washington School of Medicine in 1997.
What drugs does Dr. Michael Ray Starks prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Starks' most prescribed drugs by claims were Sodium Chloride and Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen.
Has Dr. Michael Ray Starks received payments from drug or device companies?
CMS Open Payments shows $1,048 in general payments to Dr. Starks from 4 companies from 2016 to 2025. The largest total came from W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
How long has Dr. Michael Ray Starks been practicing?
Dr. Starks graduated from medical school in 1997, 29 years ago.
Does Dr. Michael Ray Starks do research?
Dmand AI links 1 publication to Dr. Starks.
Who does Dr. Michael Ray Starks publish with?
Dr. Starks' most frequent co-authors are Bruce John Grattan, DO, MS, RD (1 shared paper).
What EHR does Dr. Michael Ray Starks' practice use?
Dmand AI tracks the EHR system at St. Joseph Healthcare and at 2 more affiliated sites. The vendor and product are available with a free Dmand AI account.
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