Robert Austin, PA-C
NPI 1578961967 · Surgical Physician Assistant · Knoxville, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Robert Austin, PA-C is a Surgical Physician Assistant provider in Knoxville, TN (NPI 1578961967).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1578961967
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgical Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 2700 (TN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
11 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
589 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 152 | $69 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 123 | $52 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 93 | $100 |
| X-Ray of Shoulder, Minimum of 2 Views73030 | 49 | $25 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 29 | $85 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 3 Views73562 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 13 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Meloxicam | 143 | 72 |
| Celecoxib | 81 | 49 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 61 | 45 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 56 | 37 |
| Methylprednisolone | 46 | 45 |
| Ondansetron Hcl | 40 | 37 |
| Cefadroxil | 38 | 36 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$103 across 2 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
- 2014-12-17
- Last updated
- 2024-07-12
- Certified
- 2024-07-12
Frequently asked questions
- What is Robert Austin's NPI number?
- Robert Austin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578961967, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Robert Austin's specialty?
- Robert Austin is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgical Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Robert Austin located?
- Robert Austin's practice location on file with NPPES is 10810 Parkside Dr, Knoxville, TN 37934-1979.
- What is Robert Austin's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Robert Austin is (865) 251-3030.
- Does Robert Austin accept Medicare?
- Robert Austin is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Robert Austin's NPI active?
- Yes — Robert Austin's NPI (1578961967) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-07-12.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.