Kathy Austin, NP
NPI 1962699074 · Nurse Practitioner · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kathy Austin, NP is a Nurse Practitioner provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1962699074).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1962699074
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- NP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 548084 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
18 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 · 20 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) |
|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 36 |
| Lisinopril | 32 |
| Latanoprost | 26 |
| Icosapent Ethyl | 24 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 22 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 22 |
| Divalproex Sodiumbrand: Divalproex Sodium Er | 19 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 18 |
| Divalproex Sodium | 18 |
| Simvastatin |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$311 across 3 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
- 2007-10-02
- Last updated
- 2008-12-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kathy Austin's NPI number?
- Kathy Austin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1962699074, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kathy Austin's specialty?
- Kathy Austin is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Kathy Austin located?
- Kathy Austin's practice location on file with NPPES is 6550 Fannin St, Houston, TX 77030-2717.
- What is Kathy Austin's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kathy Austin is (713) 441-0005.
- Does Kathy Austin accept Medicare?
- Kathy Austin is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kathy Austin's NPI active?
- Yes — Kathy Austin's NPI (1962699074) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2008-12-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.