Directions

From Southern Westchester:
Taconic State Parkway Northbound to Exit for Route 117. Turn left at the traffic light at the end of the ramp onto Route 117. Make an immediate right onto Route 9A North. Take Route 9A North to the first traffic light, North State Road, and turn right. Follow North State Road approximately one mile to our office, which is located on the right-hand side of the road, one block past the traffic light at Chappaqua Road, and just past The Briar's Restaurant.

From Northern Westchester:
Taconic State Parkway Southbound to Exit for Route 100 Millwood. Turn left at the traffic light at the end of the ramp onto Route 100 South. Follow Route 100 South approximately 1 mile, and turn right onto North State Road. Follow North State Road approximately one mile to our office, which is located on the left-hand side of the road, just past Torchia's Ristorante.

From Ossining:
Take Pleasantville Road to the traffic light at North State Road, and turn left. Follow North State Road approximately one mile to our office, which is located on the right-hand side of the road, one block past the traffic light at Chappaqua Road, and just past The Briar's Restaurant.

From Pleasantville:
Take Pleasantville Road to the traffic light at North State Road, and turn right. Follow North State Road approximately one mile to our office, which is located on the right-hand side of the road, one block past the traffic light at Chappaqua Road, and just past The Briar's Restaurant.

Emergencies

• Our telephone number is the same, day or night, (914)762-4460. If there is any difficulty with call forwarding, please (914)333-9325 to reach the answering service directly.
• If you call after hours, our answering service will locate either Dr. Starke or a trusted colleague who may be on call for him. Explain the nature and urgency of your problem as clearly and concisely as possible, and leave your phone number whenever you call. In an extreme emergency, such as loss of consciousness, chest pain, severe breathing problems, or major bleeding, call 911 first to avoid delays.

Fees

• Due to increased costs in maintaining the Doctor’s practice, all office visits are payable at the time of the visit.
• Receipted bills may be obtained at the time of the visit for insurance purposes, and a schedule of fees is available for your inspection upon request.
• Fees for Laboratory tests and X-rays, as well as fees for consulting physicians and hospital procedures are treated separately. You will receive bills for these services directly from the hospitals, private medical laboratories and independent physicians.

General Information

• Dr. Starke is available for the diagnosis and treatment of any and all general medical problems.
• He is a Board Certified Internist, and handles most problems in the medical subspecialties, i.e. cardiology, lung, digestive, kidney, endocrine, skin, infection or neurological disease. He will be happy to see all adults and any adolescent who does not wish to continue with a pediatrician.
• Dr. Starke does not do surgery, and will be pleased to recommend a consultation with a qualified surgeon, if necessary.

Insurance Forms

• We'll gladly complete insurance claim forms for you.
• Our statement has been carefully designed so that claims can be made by simply by attaching the statement directly to the claim form, and mailing it to your insurance company. To expedite this process, please provide a stamped, addressed envelope along with your claim form, and we'll get it out for you promptly.

Office Hours

Patient Confidentiality

• Your medical records are considered confidential and information will not be released by this office to insurance companies or attorneys without your written consent.

Routine and Preventative Care

• We are particularly concerned with the practice of medicine, both as an art and as a science. To that end, and to allow time for a complete evaluation, we recommend a comprehensive history and physical examination.
• Preventive Care focuses on preventing illness, and preventing the progression of chronic conditions by detecting problems before they become serious. The early detection and treatment of high blood pressure is an excellent example of preventive care. Use of the Pap smear for early detection of cervical cancer in women is another case of preventive care in action.
• We have developed guidelines that define what tests we feel you need, and how often they should be performed.
• Please do not hesitate to contact Dr. Starke to discuss the issue of preventive care, or the office to schedule anything that is due.

Telephone Calls

• Our Office Staff has been trained to handle most questions. If they are unable to help you, your chart will be obtained and the answers to your questions will be relayed to you from the Doctor.
• If you feel it is necessary to speak directly to the Doctor, he will return your call after office hours.
• It is our policy to call you immediately in the event of any abnormal laboratory results.