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DR. JAMES A. AUSTIN M.D.
NPI 1225089766
Anesthesiology in Anderson, SC

Active since May 12, 2006PECOS Enrolled
800 N FANT ST, ANDERSON, SC 29621(864) 225-4601(864) 225-6998 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 2, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Dr. James A. Austin M.d. NPPES

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

DR. JAMES A. AUSTIN M.D. (NPI 1225089766) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Anderson, South Carolina, licensed in South Carolina (22255) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1225089766
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. JAMES A. AUSTINCredential: M.D.
Location Address800 N FANT STAnderson, SC 29621-5708
Mailing AddressPo Box 1657Anderson, SC 29622-1657 · (864) 225-4601 · Fax (864) 225-6998
Phone(864) 225-4601
Fax(864) 225-6998
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateMay 12, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 2, 2007
✔ NPI 1225089766 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
License✔ Licensed in SC · 22255
Definition
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
800 N FANT ST, Anderson, SC 29621
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Other Identifiers 3

Medicare UPINF32384
Medicaid222556SC
Medicare PIN5102SC

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. James A. Austin M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show James Austin reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Medstream Anesthesia PLLC
816 mi
Anesthesiology
2221 LAKESIDE BLVD STE 600
Richardson, TX 75082
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • 553 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1649616160 (828) 210-9386

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

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

DR. JENNIFER E THOMPSON PHARMD
Pharmacist
800 N FANT ST
ANDERSON, SC 29621
Anderson County (864) 512-1598
ANMED HEALTH
Physical Therapist (Pediatrics)
800 N FANT ST
ANDERSON, SC 29621
Anderson County (864) 512-1198
RABIN NEUPANE MD
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
800 N FANT ST
ANDERSON, SC 29621
Anderson County (864) 512-1000
JAMES E. REESE M.D.
Emergency Medicine
800 N FANT ST
ANDERSON, SC 29621
Anderson County (864) 512-1335
JOHN C BURGESS CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
800 N FANT ST
ANDERSON, SC 29621
Anderson County (864) 512-1340
MS. ANNA L BURDETTE FNP, CNM
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
800 N FANT ST
ANDERSON, SC 29621
Anderson County (864) 231-2216
WALTER CARR
Pharmacist
800 N FANT ST
ANDERSON, SC 29621
Anderson County (864) 512-2919
AMY M. WEAVER CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
800 N FANT ST
ANDERSON, SC 29621
Anderson County (864) 512-1340

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 James Austin's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Austin is 1225089766. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 12, 2006.

Where is James Austin located?

James Austin practices at 800 N Fant St, Anderson, SC 29621. The listed phone number is (864) 225-4601.

What is James Austin's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is James Austin enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. James Austin is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for James Austin's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), James Austin reassigns Medicare benefits to Medstream Anesthesia PLLC (Richardson, TX). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for James Austin's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James Austin was last updated on October 2, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 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.