Walter Austin, MD
NPI 1548265838 · Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) · Jasper, GA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Walter Austin, MD is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) provider in Jasper, GA (NPI 1548265838).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1548265838
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)Ambulatory Health Care Facilities
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 047049 (GA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Ambulatory Health Care Facilities
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
21 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 43 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 91 | 17 |
| Carvedilol | 51 | 19 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 45 | 17 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 45 | 17 |
| Buprenorphine Hcl/Naloxone Hclbrand: Buprenorphine-Naloxone | 44 | — |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 42 | 13 |
| Lisinopril |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$27 across 1 record (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
- 2005-06-14
- Last updated
- 2025-09-04
- Certified
- 2025-09-04
Frequently asked questions
- What is Walter Austin's NPI number?
- Walter Austin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1548265838, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Walter Austin's specialty?
- Walter Austin is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) (Ambulatory Health Care Facilities).
- Where is Walter Austin located?
- Walter Austin's practice location on file with NPPES is 175 Samaritan Dr, Jasper, GA 30143-1964.
- What is Walter Austin's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Walter Austin is (706) 253-4633.
- Does Walter Austin accept Medicare?
- Walter Austin is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Walter Austin's NPI active?
- Yes — Walter Austin's NPI (1548265838) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-09-04.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.