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DONALD RAY COUNTS MD
NPI 1356444889
Licensed Vocational Nurse in Austin, TX

Active since September 07, 2006Opted out of Medicare · through Jun 4, 2028CLIA 45D0678336 · Waiver
2905 SAN GABRIEL ST, STE 306, AUSTIN, TX 78705(512) 474-2772 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 11, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Donald Ray Counts Md NPPES

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

DONALD RAY COUNTS MD (NPI 1356444889) is an individual licensed vocational nurse in Austin, Texas, licensed in Texas (065427) and active in the NPI registry since September 2006. He has opted out of Medicare through June 4, 2028 and remains eligible to order and refer and holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through August 31, 2026.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1356444889
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy164X00000X
Provider Legal NameDONALD RAY COUNTSCredential: MD
Location Address2905 SAN GABRIEL ST, STE 306Austin, TX 78705-3500
Mailing Address2905 San Gabriel St, Ste 306Austin, TX 78705-3500
Phone(512) 474-2772
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateSeptember 7, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 11, 2025
✔ NPI 1356444889 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyLicensed Vocational NurseNursing Service Providers
Taxonomy Code164X00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · 065427
Definition
A licensed vocational nurse with post-high school vocational training and practical experience in the provision of nursing care at a level less than that required for certification as a Registered Nurse. [An alternate term for licensed practical nurse arising from difference in occupational titles between states and post-high school training programs and institutions.] Requirements for education, experience, licensure, and job responsibilities vary among the states.
Also ListedFamily MedicineTaxonomy 207Q00000X · License D9404 (TX)
2905 SAN GABRIEL ST, Austin, TX 78705
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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Opted out of Medicare

Donald Ray Counts Md has filed a Medicare opt-out affidavit. Services are provided under private contract between the provider and the patient, and are not billed to or reimbursed by Medicare. The opt-out is on file from June 4, 2012 through June 4, 2028.

Opt-Out Effective DateJune 4, 2012
Opt-Out In Effect ThroughJune 4, 2028Opt-out affidavits renew automatically every two years unless cancelled
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesAn opted-out provider can still order and refer for Medicare patients in the categories marked above, even though their own services are not covered.

CLIA Laboratory Certificates CMS CLIA

Laboratory certificates issued under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) program, which sets federal quality standards for human laboratory testing in the United States. There is no official CMS crosswalk between CLIA and NPI numbers; these certificates are associated with this NPI by matching facility names, locations and phone numbers in the CMS CLIA registry.

Certificate of Waiver 45D0678336

Donald R Counts MD · Austin, TX
Active · expires Aug 31, 2026
CLIA Number45D0678336
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateSeptember 1, 2024
Certificate Expiration DateAugust 31, 2026
Laboratory DirectorDonald R. Counts
Laboratory Phone(512) 474-2772
Laboratory LocationDonald R Counts MD2905 San Gabriel St 306, Austin, TX 78705
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

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

PATRICIA ELLEY DZIUK PH.D
Psychologist (Counseling)
2905 SAN GABRIEL ST, SUITE 215
AUSTIN, TX 78705
Travis County (512) 478-5900

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 Donald Counts's NPI number?

The NPI number for Donald Counts is 1356444889. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 7, 2006.

Where is Donald Counts located?

Donald Counts practices at 2905 San Gabriel St Ste 306, Austin, TX 78705. The listed phone number is (512) 474-2772.

What is Donald Counts's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Licensed Vocational Nurse with taxonomy code 164X00000X.

Is Donald Counts enrolled in Medicare?

No. Donald Counts has opted out of Medicare through June 4, 2028. Care is provided under private contracts, and Medicare does not pay for services furnished by providers who have opted out. The provider remains eligible to order and refer services for Medicare patients.

Does Donald Counts hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 45D0678336) is associated with this NPI, valid through August 31, 2026. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Donald Counts was last updated on September 11, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 months 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.