DR. JAMES R CULLINGTON M.D.
NPI 1295806602
Plastic Surgery in Austin, TX

Active since November 10, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1601 TRINITY ST STOP 704, AUSTIN, TX 78712(512) 324-8320(512) 324-8326 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 25, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 25, 2022, Dec 2, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

About Dr. James R Cullington M.d. NPPES

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

DR. JAMES R CULLINGTON M.D. (NPI 1295806602) is an individual plastic surgery provider in Austin, Texas, licensed in Texas (D9408) and active in the NPI registry since November 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Dell Seton Med Center At The University Of Tx, and maintains a secondary practice location in Austin.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1295806602
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208200000X
Provider Legal NameDR. JAMES R CULLINGTONCredential: M.D.
Location Address1601 TRINITY ST STOP 704Austin, TX 78712-1865
Mailing Address901 Baylor StAustin, TX 78703-4937 · (512) 422-1553
Fax(512) 324-8326
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Texas Medical Branch At GalvestonGraduated 1972
Enumeration DateNovember 10, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 25, 20222 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 25, 2022
NPI 1295806602 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyPlastic SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208200000X
License Licensed in TX · D9408
Definition
A plastic surgeon deals with the repair, reconstruction or replacement of physical defects of form or function involving the skin, musculoskeletal system, craniomaxillofacial structures, hand, extremities, breast and trunk and external genitalia or cosmetic enhancement of these areas of the body. Cosmetic surgery is an essential component of plastic surgery. The plastic surgeon uses cosmetic surgical principles to both improve overall appearance and to optimize the outcome of reconstructive procedures. The surgeon uses aesthetic surgical principles not only to improve undesirable qualities of normal structures but in all reconstructive procedures as well.
Also ListedPlastic Surgery · Plastic Surgery Within the Head and NeckTaxonomy 2082S0099X · License D9408 (TX)
1601 TRINITY ST STOP 704, Austin, TX 78712

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1901 Baylor StAustin, TX 78703-4937 · Phone (512) 422-1553

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid110220408TX

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. James R Cullington M.d. 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 ID143379123
PECOS Enrollment IDI20090708000803
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 2

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.

Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional 99211
This service involves an outpatient visit for established patients who may not need direct interaction with a healthcare professional. It could include reviewing test results, monitoring existing conditions, or adjusting treatment plans. It's typically done remotely, ensuring your comfort and convenience.
131 services12 patients
Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less 11042
This procedure involves the surgical removal of skin and tissue, up to 20.0 square cm in size. It's often performed to treat conditions like skin cancer or to remove moles, warts, and other skin lesions. The area is numbed and the unwanted tissue is carefully cut out.
80 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Dell Seton Med Center At The University Of Tx

Acute Care Hospitals · Austin, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450124
Location601 E 15th StreetAustin, TX 78701 · Travis County

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 78712 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
$89.03 typical visit price
range $57.88 – $174.00
Typical copayment $22.25 (range $14.47 – $43.50)
Most-billed visit code 99203
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.

Reported Quality Measures

Breast Cancer Screening
Percentage of women 50-74 years of age who had a mammogram to screen for breast cancer
38%48 patients2/55-star benchmark: 92%
Cervical Cancer Screening
Percentage of women 21-64 years of age who were screened for cervical cancer using either of the following criteria: - Women age 21-64 who had cervical cytology performed every 3 years - Women age 30-64 who had cervical cytology/human papillomavirus (HPV)…
7%95 patients
Closing the Referral Loop: Receipt of Specialist Report
Percentage of patients with referrals, regardless of age, for which the referring provider receives a report from the provider to whom the patient was referred
3%38 patients1/55-star benchmark: 95%
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Percentage of adults 50-75 years of age who had appropriate screening for colorectal cancer
25%65 patients2/55-star benchmark: 85%
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.
100%470 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
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.
99%192 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.
27%229 patients2/55-star benchmark: 97%
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…
20%181 patients1/55-star benchmark: 97%
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within 24 months AND who received tobacco cessation intervention if identified as a tobacco user
Patients screenedForUse: 64% · 64 patients
50%64 patients3/55-star benchmark: 98%
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…
70%229 patients3/55-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…
5%229 patients1/55-star benchmark: 89%
View, Download, or Transmit (VDT)
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period (or patient-authorized representative) views, downloads or transmits their health information to a third party during the performance period.
25%229 patients
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 6

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

Physician Assistant (Surgical)
1601 TRINITY ST STOP 704
AUSTIN, TX 78712
Neurological Surgery
1601 TRINITY ST STOP 704
AUSTIN, TX 78712
Neurological Surgery
1601 TRINITY ST STOP 704
AUSTIN, TX 78712
Physician Assistant
1601 TRINITY ST STOP 704
AUSTIN, TX 78712
Dermatology (MOHS-Micrographic Surgery)
1601 TRINITY ST STOP 704
AUSTIN, TX 78712
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1601 TRINITY ST STOP 704
AUSTIN, TX 78712

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 Cullington's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Cullington is 1295806602. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 10, 2006.

Where is James Cullington located?

James Cullington practices at 1601 Trinity St Stop 704, Austin, TX 78712. The listed phone number is (512) 324-8320.

What is James Cullington's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Plastic Surgery with taxonomy code 208200000X.

Is James Cullington enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. James Cullington 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 James Cullington accept?

Health plans from Oscar Insurance Company list James Cullington 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 James Cullington affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, James Cullington is affiliated with Dell Seton Med Center At The University Of Tx.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James Cullington was last updated on July 25, 2022. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.