MALINA AUSTIN
NPI 1659023133
Physician Assistant in Nashville, TN

Q: What is Malina Austin's NPI number?

The NPI number for Malina Austin is 1659023133. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 25, 2022.

Q: What is Malina Austin's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363A00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Malina Austin was last updated on September 19, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.

Active since January 25, 2022PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

87.26/100

CMS Quality Rating

6746 CHARLOTTE PIKE, NASHVILLE, TN 37209(629) 203-7585(629) 203-7857 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 19, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 19, 2022, Jan 25, 2022 (2 updates tracked since 2022).

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About Malina Austin NPPES

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

MALINA AUSTIN (NPI 1659023133) is an individual physician assistant in Nashville, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (5154) and active in the NPI registry since January 2022. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2021).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1659023133

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy363A00000X

Provider Legal NameMALINA AUSTIN

Location Address6746 CHARLOTTE PIKENashville, TN 37209-4204

Mailing Address5713 California AveNashville, TN 37209-1416 · (601) 260-7284

Phone(629) 203-7585

Fax(629) 203-7857

Sole ProprietorYes

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2021

Enumeration DateJanuary 25, 2022

Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 19, 20222 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedSeptember 19, 2022

✔ NPI 1659023133 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

Taxonomy Code363A00000X

License✔ Licensed in TN · 5154

Definition

A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.

6746 CHARLOTTE PIKE, Nashville, TN 37209

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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Home State Health, Ambetter from Magnolia Health and more.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

Malina Austin 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 ID1153707393

PECOS Enrollment IDI20220926002633

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 11

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.

Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg J1100

Dexamethasone sodium phosphate is a medication given via injection. It is a type of steroid that helps reduce inflammation and immune responses. It can be used to treat a variety of conditions, such as allergies, skin conditions, arthritis, and more.

309 services32 patients

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.

101 services81 patients

Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for influenza virus 87804

This is a test that identifies the influenza virus in your body. It works by using an immunoassay, a method that detects the presence of the virus through an immune response. The results are directly observable, making it a quick and efficient way to diagnose flu.

81 services37 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213

This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.

80 services75 patients

Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle 96372

This procedure involves administering medication directly under the skin or into a muscle. A small needle is used to inject the drug, allowing it to be absorbed quickly into the bloodstream. It's a common method for delivering a variety of medications.

67 services45 patients

Detection test by immunoassay technique for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 87426

An immunoassay test for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus is a diagnostic tool. It uses your body's immune response to detect the presence of the virus. It involves taking a sample, usually from your nose or throat, which is then analyzed in a lab for signs of the virus.

57 services52 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 37209 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

$81.53 typical visit price

range $52.64 – $160.89

Typical copayment $20.38 (range $13.16 – $40.22)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$66.01 typical visit price

range $16.72 – $131.41

Typical copayment $16.50 (range $4.18 – $32.85)

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.

87.26/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored through an Alternative Payment Model

Quality

82.97

Promoting Interoperability

85.91

Improvement Activities

Reported Quality Measures

Breast Cancer Screening

5%291 patients1/55-star benchmark: 93%

Cervical Cancer Screening

5%1,155 patients1/55-star benchmark: 98%

Closing the Referral Loop: Receipt of Specialist Report

9%126 patients1/55-star benchmark: 87%

Colorectal Cancer Screening

3%608 patients1/55-star benchmark: 88%

Controlling High Blood Pressure

55%77 patients3/55-star benchmark: 91%

Diabetes: Eye Exam

0%39 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%

Diabetes: Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) Poor Control (>9%)

Lower rates are better for this measure.

49%39 patients3/55-star benchmark: 91%

Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record

96%2,749 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%

Falls: Screening for Future Fall Risk

0%234 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%

Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan

9%2,375 patients1/55-star benchmark: 98%

Preventive Care and Screening: Screening for Depression and Follow-Up Plan

0%2,298 patients1/55-star benchmark: 97%

Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention

Patients combinedPopulations: 11% · 1,131 patients

Patients screened: 13% · 1,131 patients

8%25 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%

Statin Therapy for the Prevention and Treatment of Cardiovascular Disease

63%49 patients3/55-star benchmark: 91%

Use of High-Risk Medications in Older Adults

Lower rates are better for this measure.

Patients appropriateDiagnosis: 0% · 250 patients

Patients totalRate: 3% · 251 patients

3%251 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%

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.

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