David Pinkston, M.D.
NPI 1336100148 · Otolaryngology Physician · Temple, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Otolaryngology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
David Pinkston, M.D. is a Otolaryngology Physician provider in Temple, TX (NPI 1336100148).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1336100148
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Otolaryngology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- H8326 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
119 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 36 | $77 |
| Removal of Impacted Ear Wax69210 | 32 | $31 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 24 | $34 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 15 | $127 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 12 | $63 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $31–$127 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-03-31
- Last updated
- 2020-04-10
- Certified
- 2020-04-10
Frequently asked questions
- What is David Pinkston's NPI number?
- David Pinkston's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1336100148, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is David Pinkston's specialty?
- David Pinkston is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Otolaryngology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is David Pinkston located?
- David Pinkston's practice location on file with NPPES is 2401 S 31st St, Temple, TX 76508-0001.
- What is David Pinkston's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for David Pinkston is (254) 724-2111.
- Does David Pinkston accept Medicare?
- David Pinkston is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is David Pinkston's NPI active?
- Yes — David Pinkston's NPI (1336100148) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-04-10.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.