KENT T ELLINGTON M.D.
NPI 1487752986
Psychiatry & Neurology - Neurology in Austin, TX

Active since September 20, 2006PECOS Enrolled
72.52/100
CMS Quality Rating
1600 W 38TH ST, SUITE 308, AUSTIN, TX 78731(512) 324-3540(512) 324-3541 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 29, 2013. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Kent T Ellington M.d. NPPES

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

KENT T ELLINGTON M.D. (NPI 1487752986) is an individual neurology provider in Austin, Texas, licensed in Texas (J3304) and active in the NPI registry since September 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Dell Seton Med Center At The University Of Tx, and is a graduate of Baylor College Of Medicine (1991).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1487752986
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2084N0400X
Provider Legal NameKENT T ELLINGTONCredential: M.D.
Location Address1600 W 38TH ST, SUITE 308Austin, TX 78731-6400
Mailing Address1400 N Ih 35, Suite 300Austin, TX 78701-1926 · (512) 324-8300 · Fax (512) 324-8301
Fax(512) 324-3541
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSBaylor College Of MedicineGraduated 1991
Enumeration DateSeptember 20, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 29, 2013
✔ NPI 1487752986 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · NeurologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084N0400X
License✔ Licensed in TX · J3304
Definition
A Neurologist specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases or impaired function of the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, muscles, autonomic nervous system, and blood vessels that relate to these structures.
1600 W 38TH ST, Austin, TX 78731

Other Identifiers 4

Medicaid160104904TX
Medicare PINTXB120242TX
Medicare UPING04836TX
Medicaid102573604TX

Accepted Insurance

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)

Kent T Ellington M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID5092611129
PECOS Enrollment IDI20100517000851
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 Reassignments

3

Medicare enrollment records show Kent Ellington reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Neurological Surgery
1601 TRINITY ST STOP 704
Austin, TX 78712
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 1,188 clinicians in this Medicare group
General Practice
1601 TRINITY ST
Austin, TX 78712
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 294 clinicians in this Medicare group
General Practice
1601 TRINITY STREET
Austin, TX 78712
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 208 clinicians in this Medicare group

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

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 3

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.

Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
33 services33 patients
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 99231
Follow-up hospital inpatient care is a daily service where a healthcare professional checks on your health progress during your hospital stay. Each session typically lasts 15 minutes, involving updates on your condition and adjustments to your treatment plan, if necessary.
29 services18 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
29 services17 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 78731 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
$131.95 typical visit price
range $57.88 – $174.00
Typical copayment $32.98 (range $14.47 – $43.50)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$101.65 typical visit price
range $18.88 – $142.23
Typical copayment $25.41 (range $4.72 – $35.55)
Most-billed visit code 99214
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.

72.52/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality61.27
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost47.12

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.

Physician Assistant (Surgical)
1600 W 38TH ST, SUITE 200
AUSTIN, TX 78731
Obstetrics & Gynecology
1600 W 38TH ST, SUITE 115
AUSTIN, TX 78731
Clinical Neuropsychologist
1600 W 38TH ST, SUITE 320
AUSTIN, TX 78731
Orthopaedic Surgery (Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine)
1600 W 38TH ST, SUITE 200
AUSTIN, TX 78731
Psychiatry & Neurology (Child & Adolescent Psychiatry)
1600 W 38TH ST, SUITE 212
AUSTIN, TX 78731
Psychologist (Clinical)
1600 W 38TH ST, SUITE 420
AUSTIN, TX 78731
Anesthesiology (Pain Medicine)
1600 W 38TH ST
AUSTIN, TX 78731
Psychiatry & Neurology (Child & Adolescent Psychiatry)
1600 W 38TH ST, SUITE 421
AUSTIN, TX 78731

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 Kent Ellington's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kent Ellington is 1487752986. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 20, 2006.

Where is Kent Ellington located?

Kent Ellington practices at 1600 W 38th St Suite 308, Austin, TX 78731. The listed phone number is (512) 324-3540.

What is Kent Ellington's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Neurology, with taxonomy code 2084N0400X.

Is Kent Ellington enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kent Ellington is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Kent Ellington's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Kent Ellington reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Seton Family Of Doctors (Austin, TX), The University Of Texas At Austin (Austin, TX) and University Of Texas At Austin Dell Medical School (Austin, TX). Each 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 Kent Ellington's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Kent Ellington accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Ambetter of Oklahoma and 4 other insurers list Kent Ellington 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 Kent Ellington affiliated with any hospitals?

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

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kent Ellington was last updated on January 29, 2013. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 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.