Dr. Joel Starnes, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Starnes is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.
Dr. Joel Starnes, MD
Overview of Dr. Joel Starnes, MD
Dr. Joel Starnes, MD is a Nephrology Specialist in Lubbock, TX. They specialize in Nephrology, has 22 years of experience, and is board certified in Internal Medicine. They graduated from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine and is affiliated with Carlsbad Medical Center, Covenant Childrens Hospital, Covenant Hospital Plainview and Covenant Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Starnes an average 5.0 star rating.
Dr. Starnes works at
Dr. Starnes' Office Locations
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Office3506 21st St Ste 400B, Lubbock, TX 79410 Directions (806) 725-4134
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Office1126 Slide Rd, Lubbock, TX 79416 Directions (806) 785-6285
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Office6630 Quaker Ave, Lubbock, TX 79413 Directions (806) 793-1414
Hospital Affiliations
- Carlsbad Medical Center
- Covenant Childrens Hospital
- Covenant Hospital Plainview
- Covenant Medical Center
Experience & Treatment Frequency
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- Aetna
- Ambetter
- Amerigroup (Wellpoint)
- Anthem
- Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna
- Commercial Insurance Company
- Coventry Health Care
- First Choice Health
- First Health
- FirstCare Health Plans
- Government Employees Health Association (GEHA)
- HealthSmart
- Humana
- Midwest Health Plan
- MultiPlan
- Mutual of Omaha
- State Farm
- UnitedHealthCare
- USI Affinity
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About Dr. Joel Starnes, MD
- Nephrology
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- 22 years of experience
- English
- 1568670396
Education & Certifications
- Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine
- Internal Medicine
Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Starnes accepts Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield, and other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to confirm all accepted insurance plans.
Dr. Starnes has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.
Dr. Starnes works at
Dr. Starnes has seen patients for Gout, Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease and Parathyroid (Gland) Disease, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Starnes on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.
3 patients have reviewed Dr. Starnes. The overall rating for this provider is 5.0. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Starnes.
Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Starnes, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Starnes appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.