DR. CHAD E AUSTIN MD
NPI 1659581551
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation - Pain Medicine in Birmingham, AL
NPI Status: Active since May 22, 2007
Contact Information
860 MONTCLAIR RD
955
BIRMINGHAM, AL
ZIP 35213
Phone: (205) 332-3160
Fax: (866) 702-0880
- Individual
- Male
- Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
- Pain Medicine
- Accepts Insurance
- PECOS Enrolled
About CHAD AUSTIN
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Chad Austin, a provider established in Birmingham, Alabama with a medical specialization in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, focusing in pain medicine . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1659581551 assigned on May 2007. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 2081P2900X with license number 26711 (AL). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 15 years ago.
- NPI
- 1659581551
- Provider Name
- DR. CHAD E AUSTIN MD
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 860 MONTCLAIR RD 955 BIRMINGHAM, AL 35213
- Location Phone
- (205) 332-3160
- Location Fax
- (866) 702-0880
- Mailing Address
- 860 MONTCLAIR RD 955 BIRMINGHAM, AL 35213
- Mailing Phone
- (205) 332-3160
- Mailing Fax
- (866) 702-0880
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 05-22-2007
- Last Update Date
- 10-05-2011
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy
The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.
- Classification
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Pain Medicine
- Taxonomy Code
- 2081P2900X
- Type
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- License No.
- 26711
- License State
- AL
- Taxonomy Description
- A physician who provides a high level of care, either as a primary physician or consultant, for patients experiencing problems with acute, chronic or cancer pain in both hospital and ambulatory settings. Patient care needs may also be coordinated with other specialists.
Secondary Taxonomies
The provider has reported to the NPI enumerator additional taxonomy codes. Multiple taxonomy codes may represent subspecialties or other areas of specialization the provider maybe licensed to practice.
| No. | Taxonomy Code | Type | Classification / Specialization |
License No. (State) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 208100000X | Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation | 27611 (AL) |
| 2 | 2081P2900X | Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation | 7222871-1205 (UT) |
Insurance Plans Accepted
According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:
- Blue HSA Bronze - PPO
- Blue Protect - PPO
- Blue Saver Bronze - PPO
- Blue Saver Silver EPO - EPO
- Blue Standardized Silver EPO - EPO
- Blue Standardized Statewide Silver EPO - EPO
- Blue Statewide Silver EPO - EPO
- Blue Value Gold - PPO
- Blue Value Silver - PPO
- Blue Access Gold for Business - PPO
- Blue Choice Platinum for Business - PPO
- Blue HSA Silver for Business - PPO
- Blue Saver Bronze for Business - PPO
- Blue Saver Gold for Business - PPO
- Blue Secure Gold for Business - PPO
- Blue Secure Silver for Business - PPO
*Please verify directly with this provider to make sure your insurance plan is currently accepted.
Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status
Chad Austin is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), a Home Health Agency (HHA) and Power Mobility Devices.
What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.
Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: Yes
Areas of Expertise
The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.
Drug test(s), definitive, utilizing (1) drug identification methods able to identify individual drugs and distinguish between structural isomers (but not necessarily stereoisomers), including, but not limited to gc/ms (any type, single or tandem) and lc/ms
Testing for presence of drug, by chemistry analyzers
A definitive drug test is a detailed analysis used to identify specific drugs in your system. It uses advanced techniques, such as gc/ms and lc/ms, to detect and distinguish between different drugs, even those with similar structures.
This service was performed 1,591 times for 502 patientsChemistry analyzers are used to detect the presence of drugs in your system. This test involves taking a small sample of your blood or urine. The sample is then analyzed for specific substances. The results help in understanding your health condition better.
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NPI NPI Number Validation
How NPI Validation Works
The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.
To verify the NPI 1659581551, we treat the final digit (1) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 59. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 59 = 1).
Digit-by-digit view
Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.
Step 1: Double every other digit from the right
Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.
Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant
Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.
Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10
The next multiple of ten after 59 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1659581551, enumerated as an "individual" on May 22, 2007.
The provider is located at 860 MONTCLAIR RD 955 BIRMINGHAM, AL 35213 and the phone number is (205) 332-3160.
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation with taxonomy code 2081P2900X and a focus in Pain Medicine.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
