NPI age
19 years
Enumerated 2007-05-17
● Active
Type 1 · Individual
DR. Joel Dow Starnes III, M.D., PH.D.
Starnes is 1 of 22 internal medicine providers in Lubbock and 1 of 1582 in Texas.
Primary specialty
Internal Medicine
Licensed in
TX
1 state
Status
Active
No deactivations on record
Last NPPES update
2011-10-28
Source: monthly bulk 2026-05
Sole proprietor
No
May be part of a larger org
How this provider compares
Across 1582 active internal medicine providers in Texas.
NPI age
19 years
≈ at median (18 yr)
State licenses
1 state
14% of peers hold multiple states
Subspecialties
0
34% of peers hold subspecialties
NPI lifetime · 2007 → 2026
2007-05Enumerated in NPPES
2007
2026
Where they practice
Practice location
3506 21st St, Suite 607
Lubbock, TX 794101212
Mailing address
3420 22nd Pl
Lubbock, TX 794101314
Specialties
-
Internal Medicine PrimaryAn internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.
Identifiers
| Type | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 01 (TX) | P00671975 | RAILROAD MEDICARE |
| 01 (TX) | 8AA916 | BLUE CROSS BLUE SHEILD |
| 05 (TX) | 186847301 | |
| 05 (NM) | 96851589 |
Practice context
Part of a multi-provider practice. 31 other active providers share this practice address in NPPES.
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