Augustine Munoz, MD
NPI 1205861523 · Pulmonary Disease Physician · Bakersfield, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Augustine Munoz, MD is a Pulmonary Disease Physician provider in Bakersfield, CA (NPI 1205861523).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1205861523
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pulmonary Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- G31330 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
373 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 79 | $97 |
| Test to Determine Lung Volumes Using Sensors94726 | 66 | $12 |
| Test to Examine How Well the Lungs Exchange Gases94729 | 66 | $9 |
| Test to Measure Expiratory Airflow and Volume Changes Before and After Medication Administration94060 | 65 | $10 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 41 | $131 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 27 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 10 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 113 | 23 |
| Montelukast Sodium | 42 | 13 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Ventolin Hfa | 32 | — |
| Fluticasone/Vilanterolbrand: Breo Ellipta | 18 | — |
| Alprazolam | 16 | — |
| Prednisone | 16 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$443 across 10 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-07-12
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Augustine Munoz's NPI number?
- Augustine Munoz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1205861523, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Augustine Munoz's specialty?
- Augustine Munoz is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pulmonary Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Augustine Munoz located?
- Augustine Munoz's practice location on file with NPPES is 2201 Mt Vernon Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93306.
- What is Augustine Munoz's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Augustine Munoz is (661) 872-7000.
- Does Augustine Munoz accept Medicare?
- Augustine Munoz is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Augustine Munoz's NPI active?
- Yes — Augustine Munoz's NPI (1205861523) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.