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SARA AUSTIN M.D.
NPI 1770695397
Psychiatry & Neurology - Neurology in Austin, TX

Active since August 31, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
72.52/100
CMS Quality Rating
711 W 38TH ST, SUITE F1, AUSTIN, TX 78705(512) 637-5854(512) 637-5969 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 2, 2014. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Sara Austin M.d. NPPES

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

SARA AUSTIN M.D. (NPI 1770695397) is an individual neurology provider in Austin, Texas, licensed in Texas (J0430) and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin, and is a graduate of University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston (1985).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1770695397
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy2084N0400X
Provider Legal NameSARA AUSTINCredential: M.D.
Location Address711 W 38TH ST, SUITE F1Austin, TX 78705-1121
Mailing Address711 W 38th St, Suite FAustin, TX 78705-1121 · (512) 637-5854 · Fax (512) 637-5969
Phone(512) 637-5854
Fax(512) 637-5969
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Texas Medical Branch At GalvestonGraduated 1985
Enumeration DateAugust 31, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 2, 2014
✔ NPI 1770695397 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 · J0430
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.
711 W 38TH ST, Austin, TX 78705
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Other Identifiers 3

Other0082HATX · Bcbs
Medicare UPINE95466TX
Medicare ID-Type Unspecified00844QTX

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections and more.Insurance ›

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

Sara Austin M.d. 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 ID6507845765
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040720000614
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 13

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.
62 services49 patients
Needle measurement of electrical activity in arm or leg muscles, complete study 95886
This procedure, known as an electromyography (EMG), involves inserting a small needle into your arm or leg muscles to measure their electrical activity. This complete study helps diagnose issues with nerves or muscles, providing valuable data for your treatment plan.
56 services52 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215
This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.
35 services29 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.
33 services30 patients
Needle measurement of electrical activity in arm or leg muscles, limited study 95885
This procedure, known as an electromyography (EMG), involves placing tiny needles into your arm or leg muscles to measure their electrical activity. It's a limited study, meaning only specific muscles are tested. This helps identify any muscle or nerve dysfunction.
31 services27 patients
Nerve conduction, 7-8 studies 95910
Nerve conduction studies involve testing the speed and strength of signals traveling through your nerves. This helps doctors identify nerve damage. In a 7-8 study procedure, 7-8 specific nerves are tested. You may feel a mild, brief tingling or shock during the test.
26 services26 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin

Acute Care Hospitals · Austin, TX
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450056
Location1201 W 38th StAustin, TX 78705 · Travis County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Ascension Seton Williamson

Acute Care Hospitals · Round Rock, TX
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number670041
Location201 Seton ParkwayRound Rock, TX 78664 · Williamson County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 78705 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

Reported Quality Measures

Breast Cancer Screening
Percentage of women 50-74 years of age who had a mammogram to screen for breast cancer
16%179 patients1/55-star benchmark: 92%
Cervical Cancer Screening
Percentage of women 21-64 years of age who were screened for cervical cancer using either of the following criteria: - Women age 21-64 who had cervical cytology performed every 3 years - Women age 30-64 who had cervical cytology/human papillomavirus (HPV)…
8%195 patients
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Percentage of adults 50-75 years of age who had appropriate screening for colorectal cancer
18%314 patients1/55-star benchmark: 85%
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.
70%759 patients2/55-star benchmark: 100%
e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
87%744 patients3/55-star benchmark: 99%
Medication Reconciliation
The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.
66%289 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
41%897 patients2/55-star benchmark: 97%
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within 24 months AND who received tobacco cessation intervention if identified as a tobacco user
Patients screenedForUse: 98% · 114 patients
91%114 patients4/55-star benchmark: 98%
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
85%897 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Secure Messaging
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…
31%897 patients2/55-star benchmark: 89%
View, Download, or Transmit (VDT)
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period (or patient-authorized representative) views, downloads or transmits their health information to a third party during the performance period.
51%897 patients
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 20

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

PINE MOUNTAIN CHINESE ACUPUNCTURE & HERB CLINIC
Acupuncturist
711 W 38TH ST, G-3
AUSTIN, TX 78705
Travis County (512) 478-7112
DAVID M TUCKER PH.D.
Clinical Neuropsychologist
711 W 38TH ST, BLDG. F
AUSTIN, TX 78705
Travis County (512) 458-6121
ERIKA DANIELE PT
Physical Therapist (Orthopedic)
711 W 38TH ST, BLDG 3
AUSTIN, TX 78705
Travis County (512) 450-0909
AUSTIN COMPUTER DIAGNOSTICS, LTD.
Clinic/Center (Radiology)
711 W 38TH ST, STE B-7
AUSTIN, TX 78705
Travis County (512) 454-9597
DR. ANDREA L QUARONI DDS MD
Dentist (Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery)
711 W 38TH ST, SUITE A-1
AUSTIN, TX 78705
Travis County (512) 454-1220
JAMIE LOGSDON REESE PT
Physical Therapist
711 W 38TH ST, SUITE C-11
AUSTIN, TX 78705
Travis County (512) 302-3922
DR. SAM B FASON DDS
Dentist (Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery)
711 W 38TH ST, SUITE A-1
AUSTIN, TX 78705
Travis County (512) 454-1220
BROOKE GUNNING MS, RDN, LD
Dietitian, Registered
711 W 38TH ST
AUSTIN, TX 78705
Travis County (512) 257-2500

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 Sara Austin's NPI number?

The NPI number for Sara Austin is 1770695397. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 31, 2006.

Where is Sara Austin located?

Sara Austin practices at 711 W 38th St Suite F1, Austin, TX 78705. The listed phone number is (512) 637-5854.

What is Sara Austin's specialty?

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

Is Sara Austin enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Sara 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.

What insurance does Sara Austin 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 3 other insurers list Sara Austin 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 Sara Austin affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Sara Austin is affiliated with Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin and Ascension Seton Williamson.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Sara Austin was last updated on January 2, 2014. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 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.