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Dr. Kenneth E. Stark, MD

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Specializes in: Adult Rheumatology

1613 Banning Beach Road
Tavares, FL 32778

(352) 343-7735

Dr. Kenneth E. Stark, MD is a rheumatologist in Tavares, FL specializing in adult rheumatology.

Office Locations

1613 Banning Beach Road
Tavares, FL 32778

(352) 343-7735

(352) 343-7740

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In The News (see more mentions in the news)

“Another local physician, Kenneth Stark, a Tavares rheumatologist, however, said people are relying too much on testimonials rather than on scientific tests about the effectiveness of medications,...”—"SWALLOW CLAIMS IN CAUTIOUS DOSE", Orlando Sentinel, February 2000

“Dr. Kenneth Stark, a rheumatologist with offices in Tavares and Lady Lake, told the group that "a lot is happening in the world of arthritis, the number one disabling illness in those over...”—"NEW PILL EASES ARTHRITIS ACHES", Orlando Sentinel, April 1999

“Some of what was prescribed by Dr. Leanne Foreman, an internal medicine physician, and Dr. Kenneth Stark, a rheumatologist, may surprise...”—"ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE CAN CURE SOME ILLS IN SURPRISING WAYS", Orlando Sentinel, March 1997

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Kenneth E. Stark, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Affordability:

bone density test

central DEXA

dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry

intravenous infusion therapy

intravenous infusion

ligament injection

soft tissue injections

tendon sheath injection

X-rays

In 2023, Dr. Kenneth E. Stark, MD had a list price for bone density test, central DEXA, dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA), intravenous infusion therapy, intravenous (IV) infusion, ligament injection, soft tissue injections, tendon sheath injection, and X-rays that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Florida. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

biological response modifier therapy

intravenous infusion therapy

intravenous chemotherapy

In 2012, Dr. Kenneth E. Stark, MD performed more biological response modifier (BRM) therapy, intravenous infusion therapy, and intravenous (IV) chemotherapy procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Florida.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kenneth E. Stark, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Tavares, FL during 2012 were minimally invasive procedures, chemotherapy, biological response modifier (BRM) therapy and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kenneth E. Stark, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	92
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	603
chemotherapy	603
doctor visit	2218
injections	92
minimally invasive procedures	804
musculoskeletal imaging	381
skin testing	52
tuberculosis (TB) testing	52
vertebral fracture assessment (VFA)	164
X-rays	381

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kenneth E. Stark, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Tavares, FL during 2013 were minimally invasive procedures, chemotherapy, biological response modifier (BRM) therapy and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kenneth E. Stark, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	97
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	575
chemotherapy	575
doctor visit	2190
injections	97
minimally invasive procedures	698
musculoskeletal imaging	360
skin testing	13
tuberculosis (TB) testing	13
vertebral fracture assessment (VFA)	159
X-rays	360

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth E. Stark, MD.

**Gender**
Male	274
Female	1129

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1312
Black	42
Hispanic	25
Asian	0
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	625
From 75 to 84	524
85 and over	143
Less than 65	111

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth E. Stark, MD in 2013

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	35
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	27
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kenneth E. Stark, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Tavares, FL during 2014 were chemotherapy, biological response modifier (BRM) therapy, minimally invasive procedures and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kenneth E. Stark, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	99
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	585
chemotherapy	585
doctor visit	2186
injections	117
minimally invasive procedures	585
musculoskeletal imaging	332
skin testing	25
tuberculosis (TB) testing	25
vertebral fracture assessment (VFA)	115
X-rays	332

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth E. Stark, MD.

**Gender**
Male	297
Female	1056

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1265
Black	42
Hispanic	19
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	601
From 75 to 84	527
85 and over	130
Less than 65	95

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth E. Stark, MD in 2014

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	34
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	27
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kenneth E. Stark, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Tavares, FL during 2015 were chemotherapy, biological response modifier (BRM) therapy, minimally invasive procedures and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kenneth E. Stark, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	106
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	650
chemotherapy	650
doctor visit	2159
injections	106
minimally invasive procedures	650
musculoskeletal imaging	362
skin testing	11
tuberculosis (TB) testing	11
vertebral fracture assessment (VFA)	152
X-rays	362

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth E. Stark, MD.

**Gender**
Male	570
Female	2116

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2524
Black	70
Hispanic	38
Asian	0
Other	32
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1158
From 75 to 84	1058
85 and over	284
Less than 65	186

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth E. Stark, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	38
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	29
Dementia	8
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kenneth E. Stark, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Tavares, FL during 2016 were chemotherapy, biological response modifier (BRM) therapy, minimally invasive procedures and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kenneth E. Stark, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	109
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	625
chemotherapy	625
doctor visit	2102
injections	137
minimally invasive procedures	625
musculoskeletal imaging	289
vertebral fracture assessment (VFA)	135
X-rays	289

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth E. Stark, MD.

**Gender**
Male	280
Female	988

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1191
Black	31
Hispanic	15
Asian	0
Other	19
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	539
From 75 to 84	497
85 and over	153
Less than 65	79

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth E. Stark, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	39
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	29
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kenneth E. Stark, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Tavares, FL during 2017 were chemotherapy, biological response modifier (BRM) therapy, minimally invasive procedures and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kenneth E. Stark, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	116
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	681
chemotherapy	681
doctor visit	1954
injections	151
minimally invasive procedures	681
musculoskeletal imaging	218
vertebral fracture assessment (VFA)	114
X-rays	218

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth E. Stark, MD.

**Gender**
Male	255
Female	877

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1064
Black	30
Hispanic	15
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	493
From 75 to 84	447
85 and over	130
Less than 65	62

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth E. Stark, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	39
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	27
Dementia	9
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kenneth E. Stark, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Tavares, FL during 2018 were chemotherapy, biological response modifier (BRM) therapy, minimally invasive procedures and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kenneth E. Stark, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	114
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	627
chemotherapy	627
doctor visit	1920
injections	152
minimally invasive procedures	627
musculoskeletal imaging	212
vertebral fracture assessment (VFA)	125
X-rays	212

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth E. Stark, MD.

**Gender**
Male	253
Female	877

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1054
Black	27
Hispanic	17
Asian	0
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	505
From 75 to 84	459
85 and over	115
Less than 65	51

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth E. Stark, MD in 2018

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	38
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	25
Dementia	10
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kenneth E. Stark, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Tavares, FL during 2019 were chemotherapy, biological response modifier (BRM) therapy, minimally invasive procedures and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kenneth E. Stark, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	116
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	723
chemotherapy	723
doctor visit	1961
injections	148
minimally invasive procedures	723
musculoskeletal imaging	156
vertebral fracture assessment (VFA)	71
X-rays	156

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth E. Stark, MD.

**Gender**
Male	255
Female	875

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1063
Black	24
Hispanic	13
Asian	0
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	486
From 75 to 84	453
85 and over	134
Less than 65	57

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth E. Stark, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	40
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	24
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kenneth E. Stark, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Tavares, FL during 2020 were chemotherapy, biological response modifier (BRM) therapy, minimally invasive procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kenneth E. Stark, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	82
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	703
chemotherapy	703
doctor visit	1756
injections	117
minimally invasive procedures	703
musculoskeletal imaging	96
vertebral fracture assessment (VFA)	55
X-rays	96

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth E. Stark, MD.

**Gender**
Male	235
Female	772

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	940
Black	18
Hispanic	19
Asian	0
Other	19
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	431
From 75 to 84	429
85 and over	106
Less than 65	41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth E. Stark, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	40
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	23
Dementia	12
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kenneth E. Stark, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Tavares, FL during 2021 were chemotherapy, biological response modifier (BRM) therapy, minimally invasive procedures and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kenneth E. Stark, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	71
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	681
chemotherapy	681
doctor visit	1837
injections	95
minimally invasive procedures	681
musculoskeletal imaging	117
vertebral fracture assessment (VFA)	52
X-rays	117

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth E. Stark, MD.

**Gender**
Male	235
Female	764

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	927
Black	23
Hispanic	22
Asian	0
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	397
From 75 to 84	447
85 and over	122
Less than 65	33

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth E. Stark, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	52
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	42
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	22
Dementia	14
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kenneth E. Stark, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Tavares, FL during 2022 were minimally invasive procedures, chemotherapy, biological response modifier (BRM) therapy and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kenneth E. Stark, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	73
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	546
chemotherapy	546
doctor visit	1807
injections	98
minimally invasive procedures	581
musculoskeletal imaging	84
X-rays	84

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth E. Stark, MD.

**Gender**
Male	240
Female	722

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	894
Black	23
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	359
From 75 to 84	465
85 and over	107
Less than 65	31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth E. Stark, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	47
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	23
Dementia	5
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kenneth E. Stark, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Kenneth E. Stark, MD treated as a rheumatologist in Tavares, FL were minimally invasive procedures, chemotherapy, biological response modifier (BRM) therapy and X-rays.

aspiration	97
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	636
chemotherapy	636
doctor visit	2008
injections	119
minimally invasive procedures	668
musculoskeletal imaging	237
skin testing	25
tuberculosis (TB) testing	25
vertebral fracture assessment (VFA)	114
X-rays	237

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth E. Stark, MD.

**Gender**
Female	925
Male	263

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	30
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	1112
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	16
Other	13

**Age**
85 and over	129
75 to 84	482
Less than 65	67
65 to 74	508

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth E. Stark, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Kenneth E. Stark, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	35
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	23
Atrial Fibrillation	12
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

Education & Training

He has a state license in Florida.

Licensed In: Florida

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Kenneth E. Stark, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Amgen Inc.	$223,120 Enbrel $135,891	Prolia $56,044	EVENITY $21,823	Otezla $865	Tavneos $349	Other $8,149
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC	$168,993 SIMPONI $56,451	SIMPONI ARIA $48,965	Tremfya $27,503	STELARA $27,406	REMICADE $8,563	Other $104
Pfizer Inc.	$78,799 XELJANZ $74,481	LYRICA $3,395	INFLECTRA $504	PAXLOVID $154	CELEBREX $38	Other $228
Genentech USA, Inc.	$73,900 Actemra $66,083	Rituxan $4,772	$3,046
UCB, Inc.	$67,843 Cimzia $66,466	CimziaRA- do not use $83	$1,295
Other	$250,877 ACTHAR $62,580	KEVZARA $60,198	ORENCIA $45,329	COSENTYX $19,189	DUZALLO $14,408	Other $49,173

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$665,034
Consulting Fee	$73,468
Travel and Lodging	$61,821
Food and Beverage	$55,498
Honoraria	$3,466
Other	$4,247

Research Payments

Dr. Kenneth E. Stark, MD has received 7 research payments totaling $13,922.

Biography

Dr. Kenneth Stark, who practices in Tavares, FL, is a medical specialist in adult rheumatology. Dr. Stark obtained a license to practice in Florida.

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2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

2018 Medicare Patient Data

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2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth E. Stark, MD in 2019

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2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth E. Stark, MD in 2020

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2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth E. Stark, MD in 2021

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2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth E. Stark, MD in 2022

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth E. Stark, MD From 2012 - 2022

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