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DR. JOHN CHARLES AUSTIN MD
NPI 1518997378
Orthopaedic Surgery - Sports Medicine in San Diego, CA

Active since July 04, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
8929 UNIVERSITY CENTER LN STE 205, SAN DIEGO, CA 92122(858) 703-6964(858) 800-2518 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 29, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 29, 2021, Dec 14, 2018, Aug 22, 2017 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2017).

About Dr. John Charles Austin Md NPPES

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

DR. JOHN CHARLES AUSTIN MD (NPI 1518997378) is an individual sports medicine provider in San Diego, California, licensed in California (C55502) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in San Diego, and is a graduate of University Of Michigan Medical School (2000).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1518997378
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207XX0005X
Provider Legal NameDR. JOHN CHARLES AUSTINCredential: MD
Location Address8929 UNIVERSITY CENTER LN STE 205San Diego, CA 92122-1008
Mailing Address8929 University Center Ln Ste 205San Diego, CA 92122-1008 · (858) 703-6964 · Fax (858) 800-2518
Phone(858) 703-6964
Fax(858) 800-2518
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Michigan Medical SchoolGraduated 2000
Enumeration DateJuly 4, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 29, 20214 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 29, 2021
✔ NPI 1518997378 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyOrthopaedic Surgery · Sports MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207XX0005X
Licenses✔ Licensed in CA · C55502✔ Licensed in NM · MD2012-0840✔ Licensed in OR · MD26733
Definition
An orthopaedic surgeon trained in sports medicine provides appropriate care for all structures of the musculoskeletal system directly affected by participation in sporting activity. This specialist is proficient in areas including conditioning, training and fitness, athletic performance and the impact of dietary supplements, pharmaceuticals, and nutrition on performance and health, coordination of care within the team setting utilizing other health care professionals, field evaluation and management, soft tissue biomechanics and injury healing and repair. Knowledge and understanding of the principles and techniques of rehabilitation, athletic equipment and orthotic devices enables the specialist to prevent and manage athletic injuries.
Also ListedOrthopaedic SurgeryTaxonomy 207X00000X · License C55502 (CA)
8929 UNIVERSITY CENTER LN STE 205, San Diego, CA 92122
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 18901 Activity Rd Ste 205San Diego, CA 92126-4436 · Phone (858) 703-6964 · Fax (858) 800-2518

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. John Charles Austin 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 ID7113961756
PECOS Enrollment IDI20170613000047
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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
40 services13 patients

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 3

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

NORTHWEST MEDICAL GROUP
Orthopaedic Surgery
8929 UNIVERSITY CENTER LN STE 205
SAN DIEGO, CA 92122
San Diego County (858) 703-6964
NORTHWEST ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY
Orthopaedic Surgery (Sports Medicine)
8929 UNIVERSITY CENTER LN STE 205
SAN DIEGO, CA 92122
San Diego County (858) 703-6964
MR. THOMAS ALLAN LIMA OPA ATC
Community Health Worker
8929 UNIVERSITY CENTER LN STE 205
SAN DIEGO, CA 92122
San Diego County (858) 657-0000

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 John Austin's NPI number?

The NPI number for John Austin is 1518997378. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 4, 2006.

Where is John Austin located?

John Austin practices at 8929 University Center Ln Ste 205, San Diego, CA 92122. The listed phone number is (858) 703-6964.

What is John Austin's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Orthopaedic Surgery, specializing in Sports Medicine, with taxonomy code 207XX0005X.

Is John Austin enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. John Austin 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for John Austin was last updated on January 29, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.