VANESSA M. STARKS M.D. – NPI #1285995290
Anesthesiology

An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Anesthesiology

VANESSA STARKS is an anesthesiologist located in WASHINGTON, DC. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1285995290 to VANESSA STARKS on June 06, 2012. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. According to the NPI Registry, there are 2 additional location(s) assigned to this provider which are listed below. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207L00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Anesthesiology.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 3 years ago on Aug 25, 2023. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for VANESSA STARKS below.

NPI Profile for
VANESSA M. STARKS

NPI Number
1285995290
Enumeration Date

(more than 14 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Female)
Legal Name
VANESSA M. STARKS
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
900 23RD ST NW STE G-2092
WASHINGTON, DC 20037-2342
Phone: (202) 715-4752 Fax:
2 Other location(s):
1800 Orleans St
Baltimore, MD 21287-0010
Phone: (410) 955-5000
4940 Eastern Ave
Baltimore, MD 21224-2735
Phone: (410) 550-0100
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Aug 25, 2023

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Identifiers

Identifiers for VANESSA STARKS

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
otherMEDICAREMD638732YUY
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207L00000X
- Anesthesiology (Primary)		 MD D84333

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Education
MOREHOUSE SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 2012
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
VANESSA STARKS is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIV HOSPITAL
      900 23RD ST NW
      WASHINGTON, DC 20037

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