Dr. Joel D. Starnes
- Gender: Male
- Experience: 19 years
- Graduated from: Texas Tech University Health Science Center School Of Medicine
- Graduation year: 2002
- Sole propriator: No
- NPI: 1568670396
Dr. Joel D. Starnes III M.D., PH.D.
Nephrologist
He is located at 3506 21st Street Suite 607 in Lubbock, TX 79410. Can help patients with the following: Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Fever, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Hyponatremia, Urethritis. His National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1568670396. Appointment can be made via the phone number (806) 725-4134. He is affiliated with 5 practices and 5 hospitals.
Conditions treated
Dr. Joel Dow Starnes, being an nephrologist, treats the following conditions. Please be advised that this list may not be complete. For the full list of conditions treated, consult directly with Dr. Joel D. Starnes.
- Abdominal Pain
- Acute Pain
- Anemia
- Arthritis
- Asthma
- Atherosclerosis
- Bladder Control
- Blood in Urine
- Chest Pain
- Cholecystitis
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Common Cold
- Constipation
- Cystitis
- Diarrhea
- Edema
- Fever
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- General Care
- Gout
- Headache
- Heart Disease
- Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (HUS)
- Hiatal Hernia
- High Blood Pressure
- Hot Flashes
- Hydronephrosis
- Hypercalcemia
- Hyperkalemia
- Hyperlipidemia
- Hyperparathyroidism
- Hyponatremia
- Influenza
- Inguinal Hernia
- Kidney Cancer
- Kidney Failure
- Kidney Infection
- Kidney Stones
- Low Blood Pressure
- Low Potassium
- Migraine
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Obesity
- Osteoporosis
- Peptic Ulcer
- Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)
- Prescription Refill
- Rhabdomyolysis
- Urethritis
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
- Vitamin D Deficiency
Procedures Performed by Dr. Joel D. Starnes
ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks
Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. Joel D. Starnes as in-network for the following 2026 plans.
Health plans
Baylor Scott and White Health Plan
Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 10 plans from Baylor Scott and White Health Plan
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| BSW Diabetes Care Gold HMO 014 | HMO · Gold | Bswpremierhmo | Accepting new patients |
| BSW Elite Gold HMO 001 (CMS Standardized Plan with $0 Pediatric PCP copay) | HMO · Gold | Bswpremierhmo | Accepting new patients |
| BSW Elite Gold HMO 004 | HMO · Gold | Bswpremierhmo | Accepting new patients |
| BSW Elite Gold HMO 012 | HMO · Gold | Bswpremierhmo | Accepting new patients |
| BSW Prime Silver HMO 003 (CMS Standardized Plan with $0 Pediatric PCP copay) | HMO · Silver | Bswpremierhmo | Accepting new patients |
| BSW Prime Silver HMO 008 | HMO · Silver | Bswpremierhmo | Accepting new patients |
| BSW Prime Silver HMO 005 | HMO · Silver | Bswpremierhmo | Accepting new patients |
| BSW Savers Bronze HMO H S A 006 | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Bswpremierhmo | Accepting new patients |
| BSW Savers Bronze HMO H S A 007 (CMS Standardized Plan with $0 Pediatric PCP copay) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Bswpremierhmo | Accepting new patients |
| BSW Savers Bronze HMO H S A 009 | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Bswpremierhmo | Accepting new patients |
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas
Network data as of Jun 7, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 19 plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Advantage Bronze HMO℠ 204 (27 plan variants) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Blue Advantage HMO | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Advantage Bronze HMO℠ 301 (14 plan variants) | HMO · Bronze | Blue Advantage HMO | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Advantage Bronze HMO℠ Standard (27 plan variants) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Blue Advantage HMO | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Advantage Gold HMO℠ 206 (27 plan variants) | HMO · Gold | Blue Advantage HMO | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Advantage Gold HMO℠ 603 (14 plan variants) | HMO · Gold | Blue Advantage HMO | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Advantage Gold HMO℠ Standard (27 plan variants) | HMO · Gold | Blue Advantage HMO | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Advantage Plus Bronze℠ 303 (27 plan variants) | POS · Expanded Bronze | Blue Advantage HMO | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Advantage Plus Bronze℠ 305 (27 plan variants) | POS · Bronze | Blue Advantage HMO | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Advantage Plus Bronze℠ Standard (27 plan variants) | POS · Expanded Bronze | Blue Advantage HMO | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Advantage Plus Gold℠ 203 (27 plan variants) | POS · Gold | Blue Advantage HMO | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Advantage Plus Gold℠ 803 (27 plan variants) | POS · Gold | Blue Advantage HMO | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Advantage Plus Gold℠ Standard (27 plan variants) | POS · Gold | Blue Advantage HMO | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Advantage Plus Silver℠ 202 (27 plan variants) | POS · Silver | Blue Advantage HMO | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Advantage Plus Silver℠ 605 (27 plan variants) | POS · Silver | Blue Advantage HMO | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Advantage Plus Silver℠ Standard (27 plan variants) | POS · Silver | Blue Advantage HMO | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Advantage Security HMO℠ 200 (27 plan variants) | HMO · Catastrophic | Blue Advantage HMO | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Advantage Silver HMO℠ 205 (27 plan variants) | HMO · Silver | Blue Advantage HMO | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Advantage Silver HMO℠ 801 (14 plan variants) | HMO · Silver | Blue Advantage HMO | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Advantage Silver HMO℠ Standard (27 plan variants) | HMO · Silver | Blue Advantage HMO | Accepting new patients |
UnitedHealthcare
Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 14 plans from UnitedHealthcare
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| UHC Bronze Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Bronze Essential ($0 Virtual Urgent Care) | HMO · Bronze | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Bronze Standard | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Bronze Standard+ (Dental + Vision) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Gold Advantage ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $8 Tier 2 Rx) | HMO · Gold | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Gold Advantage+ ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $8 Tier 2 Rx, Dental + Vision) | HMO · Gold | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Gold Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $8 Tier 2 Rx) | HMO · Gold | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Gold Copay Focus+ $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $8 Tier 2 Rx, Dental + Vision) | HMO · Gold | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Gold Standard | HMO · Gold | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Advantage ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $5 Tier 2 Rx) | HMO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Advantage+ ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $5 Tier 2 Rx, Dental + Vision) | HMO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Standard | HMO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Value ($0 Virtual Urgent Care) | HMO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Value+ ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, Dental + Vision) | HMO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
UnitedHealthcare
Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 11 plans from UnitedHealthcare
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| UHC Sanitas Bronze Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Sanitas Bronze Copay Focus+ $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, Dental + Vision) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Sanitas Bronze Standard | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Sanitas Gold Advantage ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $8 Tier 2 Rx) | HMO · Gold | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Sanitas Gold Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $8 Tier 2 Rx) | HMO · Gold | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Sanitas Gold Copay Focus+ $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $8 Tier 2 Rx, Dental + Vision) | HMO · Gold | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Sanitas Gold Standard | HMO · Gold | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Sanitas Silver Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care) | HMO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Sanitas Silver Copay Focus+ $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, Dental + Vision) | HMO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Sanitas Silver Standard | HMO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Sanitas Silver Value ($0 Virtual Urgent Care) | HMO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
This covers ACA Marketplace plans only, as reported by each insurer. It does not include employer, Medicare Advantage, or state-run exchange plans, and a plan missing from this list does not mean Dr. Joel D. Starnes is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.
Medicare Enrollment
Dr. Joel D. Starnes is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Nephrology (also registered under: Practitioner - Internal Medicine) .
Bills through: Covenant Medical Group
Based on Medicare's public enrollment records as of Jul 17, 2026. This reflects Medicare fee-for-service enrollment only and says nothing about other insurance, quality, outcomes, or board certification.
Payments received
Drug payment
| Otsuka Pharmaceutical | $560 |
| Mallinckrodt | $314 |
| Relypsa | $306 |
Other
| Food and Beverage | $2168 |
Studies
TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
Graduated in 2002Additional Specialities
- Internist
Affiliated practices
Affiliated hospitals
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Questions & Answers
Has Dr. Joel Dow Starnes affiliation with hospitals?
Dr. Joel Dow Starnes is affiliated with UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER. For the full list of hospitals see this list.
Does Dr. Joel Dow Starnes have affiliation with practices?
Dr. Joel Dow Starnes is affiliated with Covenant Medical Group. For the full list of practices see this list.
Where can you meet with Dr. Joel Dow Starnes?
Dr. Joel Dow Starnes's office is located at 3506 21st Street Suite 607 in Lubbock, TX 79410.
What conditions does Dr. Joel Dow Starnes treat?
Dr. Joel Dow Starnes provides treatment for Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Fever, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Hyponatremia, Urethritis. For the full list see this list.
Does Dr. Joel Dow Starnes accept patients with Baylor Scott and White Health Plan?
Yes, Dr. Joel Dow Starnes is listed in-network for Baylor Scott and White Health Plan through the ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov). See the Marketplace plans section for details.