James Austin, DO
NPI 1932190188 · Legal Medicine · Albertville, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Austin, DO is a Legal Medicine provider in Albertville, AL (NPI 1932190188).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1932190188
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Legal MedicineOther Service Providers
- Credential
- DO
- Sex
- Male
- License
- DO272 (AL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Other Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 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
960 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Testing for Presence of Drug, Read By Direct Observation80305 | 261 | $12 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 196 | $80 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 98 | $111 |
| Blood Glucose (sugar) Level82947 | 80 | $4 |
| Complete Blood Cell Count (red Cells, White Blood Cell, Platelets), Automated Test and Automated Differential White Blood Cell Count85025 | 73 | $7 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 63 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 83 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Buprenorphine Hcl/Naloxone Hclbrand: Buprenorphine-Naloxone | 838 | 96 |
| Gabapentin | 311 | 56 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 253 | 51 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 142 | 53 |
| Lisinopril | 134 | 46 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$730 across 40 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
- 2005-11-04
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Austin's NPI number?
- James Austin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1932190188, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Austin's specialty?
- James Austin is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Legal Medicine (Other Service Providers).
- Where is James Austin located?
- James Austin's practice location on file with NPPES is 9511 US Highway 431, Albertville, AL 35950-0128.
- What is James Austin's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Austin is (256) 891-7001.
- Does James Austin accept Medicare?
- James Austin is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Austin's NPI active?
- Yes — James Austin's NPI (1932190188) 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.