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DR. CAROLINE HELLIN COOMBS-SKILES MD
NPI 1144438136
Surgery - Surgical Oncology in Austin, TX

Active since May 21, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
89.44/100
CMS Quality Rating
1015 E 32ND ST STE 306, AUSTIN, TX 78705(512) 294-2180(512) 822-7640 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 13, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 13, 2024, Oct 7, 2019, Nov 18, 2015 (3 updates tracked since 2015).

About Dr. Caroline Hellin Coombs-skiles Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. CAROLINE HELLIN COOMBS-SKILES MD (NPI 1144438136) is an individual surgical oncology provider in Austin, Texas, licensed in Texas (N4360) and active in the NPI registry since May 2007. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin, and is a graduate of University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston (2005).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1144438136
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy2086X0206X
Provider Legal NameDR. CAROLINE HELLIN COOMBS-SKILESCredential: MD
Location Address1015 E 32ND ST STE 306Austin, TX 78705-2701
Mailing AddressPo Box 911230Dallas, TX 75391-1230 · (972) 997-8000
Phone(512) 294-2180
Fax(512) 822-7640
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Texas Medical Branch At GalvestonGraduated 2005
Enumeration DateMay 21, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateJune 13, 20243 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 13, 2024
✔ NPI 1144438136 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtySurgery · Surgical OncologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2086X0206X
License✔ Licensed in TX · N4360
Definition
A surgical oncologist is a well-qualified surgeon who has obtained additional training and experience in the multidisciplinary approach to the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of cancer patients, and devotes a major portion of his or her professional practice to these activities and cancer research.
Also ListedSurgeryTaxonomy 208600000X · License N4360 (TX)
1015 E 32ND ST STE 306, Austin, TX 78705
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Other Identifiers 3

Medicaid220102206TX
Medicaid220102205TX
Medicaid220102202TX

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Caroline Hellin Coombs-skiles Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID8224219407
PECOS Enrollment IDI20110221000994
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 11

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
80 services77 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more 99212
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously seen the doctor. During this 10-19 minute visit, the doctor will review your health status, discuss any concerns, and manage ongoing treatments or medications. It's a chance to ensure your health is on track.
43 services38 patients
Limited ultrasound scan of 1 breast 76642
A limited ultrasound scan of one breast is a non-invasive imaging test. It uses sound waves to create pictures of the inside of your breast. It helps identify any unusual growths or changes. It's safe, quick, and typically painless.
42 services37 patients
X-ray of surgical specimen 76098
An X-ray of a surgical specimen involves taking detailed images of the tissue or organ removed during surgery. This helps in examining the specimen more closely to understand the disease better. It's a safe, non-invasive procedure, providing valuable insights to your healthcare team.
34 services29 patients
Ultrasonic guidance during surgery 76998
Ultrasonic guidance during surgery is a technique that uses sound waves to create real-time images of the inside of your body. This helps the surgeon navigate and perform procedures more accurately, reducing the risk of complications. It's like a GPS for your body's internal structures.
24 services23 patients
Partial removal of breast 19301
A partial removal of the breast, also known as a lumpectomy, involves taking out a portion of the breast tissue to eliminate concerning cells. It's typically performed when the problem area is limited in size. This procedure helps to preserve most of the breast's appearance while aiming to remove all the unhealthy cells.
23 services21 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 4

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin

Acute Care Hospitals · Austin, TX
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450056
Location1201 W 38th StAustin, TX 78705 · Travis County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

St David's Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Austin, TX
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450431
Location919 E 32nd StAustin, TX 78705 · Travis County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

St David's South Austin Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Austin, TX
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number450713
Location901 West Ben White BlvdAustin, TX 78704 · Travis County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Round Rock Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Round Rock, TX
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number450718
Location2400 Round Rock AveRound Rock, TX 78681 · Williamson County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 78705 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$174.00 typical visit price
range $57.88 – $174.00
Typical copayment $43.50 (range $14.47 – $43.50)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$71.95 typical visit price
range $18.88 – $142.23
Typical copayment $17.98 (range $4.72 – $35.55)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

89.44/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality75.85
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

Reported Quality Measures

e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
89%135 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Health Information Exchange
The MIPS eligible clinician that transitions or refers their patient to another setting of care or health care clinician (1) uses CEHRT to create a summary of care record; and (2) electronically transmits such summary to a receiving health care clinician for…
57%181 patients3/55-star benchmark: 96%
Medication Reconciliation
The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.
95%481 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
45%1,020 patients2/55-star benchmark: 99%
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
97%1,020 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Secure Messaging
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…
42%1,020 patients3/55-star benchmark: 59%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

KATHRYN ASHLEY MARTIN APN
Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
1015 E 32ND ST STE 306
AUSTIN, TX 78705
Travis County (512) 294-2180

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Caroline Coombs-skiles's NPI number?

The NPI number for Caroline Coombs-skiles is 1144438136. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 21, 2007.

Where is Caroline Coombs-skiles located?

Caroline Coombs-skiles practices at 1015 E 32nd St Ste 306, Austin, TX 78705. The listed phone number is (512) 294-2180.

What is Caroline Coombs-skiles's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery, specializing in Surgical Oncology, with taxonomy code 2086X0206X.

Is Caroline Coombs-skiles enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Caroline Coombs-skiles is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Caroline Coombs-skiles accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections and Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and 8 other insurers list Caroline Coombs-skiles as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Caroline Coombs-skiles affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Caroline Coombs-skiles is affiliated with Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin, St David's Medical Center, St David's South Austin Medical Center and Round Rock Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Caroline Coombs-skiles was last updated on June 13, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.