DR. AUSTEN DANIEL HUFTON MD
NPI 1174938310
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in Louisville, KY

Active since June 26, 2014PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
82.1/100
CMS Quality Rating
3 AUDUBON PLAZA DR STE 560, LOUISVILLE, KY 40217(502) 636-8004(502) 636-8384 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 26, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 11, 2021, Jun 16, 2019 (2 updates tracked since 2019).

About Dr. Austen Daniel Hufton Md NPPES

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

DR. AUSTEN DANIEL HUFTON MD (NPI 1174938310) is an individual thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) provider in Louisville, Kentucky, licensed in Missouri (2021013046) and active in the NPI registry since June 2014. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Clark Memorial Hospital, and maintains 3 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1174938310
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208G00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. AUSTEN DANIEL HUFTONCredential: MD
Location Address3 AUDUBON PLAZA DR STE 560Louisville, KY 40217-1376
Mailing AddressPo Box 776351Chicago, IL 60677-6351 · (502) 588-9490
Fax(502) 636-8384
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSSaint Louis University School Of MedicineGraduated 2014
Enumeration DateJune 26, 2014
Last NPPES UpdateApril 26, 20232 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 26, 2023
NPI 1174938310 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyThoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208G00000X
License Licensed in MO · 2021013046
Definition

A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.

Also ListedSurgeryTaxonomy 208600000X · License 298826 (NY)
3 AUDUBON PLAZA DR STE 560, Louisville, KY 40217

Secondary Practice Locations 3

Location 1270-05 76th Avenue, Department of SurgeryNew Hyde Park, NY 11040-1104 · Phone (718) 470-4475
Location 23110 MacCorkle Ave SECharleston, WV 25304-1210 · Phone (304) 388-5590 · Fax (304) 388-8238
Location 33023 N Ballas Rd Ste 150DSaint Louis, MO 63131-2319 · Phone (314) 996-5287 · Fax (314) 432-6068

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Austen Daniel Hufton 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 ID3577782358
PECOS Enrollment IDI20231005002822
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

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.

New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99203
This service involves an initial office or outpatient visit for a new patient. The healthcare professional will spend 30-44 minutes understanding your health history, current issues, and discussing possible treatment plans. It's a comprehensive evaluation to start your healthcare journey.
22 services22 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Clark Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Jeffersonville, IN
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number150009
Location1220 Missouri AveJeffersonville, IN 47130 · Clark County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Norton Hospitals, Inc

Acute Care Hospitals · Louisville, KY
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number180088
Location200 East Chestnut StreetLouisville, KY 40202 · Jefferson County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 40217 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
$162.27 typical visit price
range $52.76 – $162.27
Typical copayment $40.56 (range $13.19 – $40.56)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$66.24 typical visit price
range $16.53 – $131.99
Typical copayment $16.56 (range $4.13 – $32.99)
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.

82.1/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality82.14
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities20
Cost74.23

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 11

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

Physician Assistant
3 AUDUBON PLAZA DR STE 560
LOUISVILLE, KY 40217
Physician Assistant
3 AUDUBON PLAZA DR STE 560
LOUISVILLE, KY 40217
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
3 AUDUBON PLAZA DR STE 560, AUDUBON MEDICAL PLAZA EAST
LOUISVILLE, KY 40217
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
3 AUDUBON PLAZA DR STE 560
LOUISVILLE, KY 40217
Specialist/Technologist, Other (Surgical Assistant)
3 AUDUBON PLAZA DR STE 560
LOUISVILLE, KY 40217
Nurse Practitioner
3 AUDUBON PLAZA DR STE 560
LOUISVILLE, KY 40217
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
3 AUDUBON PLAZA DR STE 560
LOUISVILLE, KY 40217
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
3 AUDUBON PLAZA DR STE 560
LOUISVILLE, KY 40217

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 Austen Hufton's NPI number?

The NPI number for Austen Hufton is 1174938310. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 26, 2014.

Where is Austen Hufton located?

Austen Hufton practices at 3 Audubon Plaza Dr Ste 560, Louisville, KY 40217. The listed phone number is (502) 636-8004.

What is Austen Hufton's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) with taxonomy code 208G00000X.

Is Austen Hufton enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Austen Hufton 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 Austen Hufton accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and CareSource list Austen Hufton 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 Austen Hufton affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Austen Hufton is affiliated with Clark Memorial Hospital and Norton Hospitals, Inc.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Austen Hufton was last updated on April 26, 2023. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.