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AUSTIN O OETKEN M.D.
NPI 1790120533
Anesthesiology in Albuquerque, NM

Active since May 07, 2013PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
85.18/100
CMS Quality Rating
ANESTHESIA UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO, ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87131(505) 272-2734 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 5, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 5, 2024, Oct 12, 2020, Jul 10, 2018 (3 updates tracked since 2018).

About Austin O Oetken M.d. NPPES

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

AUSTIN O OETKEN M.D. (NPI 1790120533) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Albuquerque, New Mexico, licensed in New Mexico (MD2020-0677) and active in the NPI registry since May 2013. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Unm Hospital, and is a graduate of Uniformed Services Uhs Fe Hebert School Of Med (2013).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1790120533
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameAUSTIN O OETKENCredential: M.D.
Location AddressANESTHESIA UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICOAlbuquerque, NM 87131
Mailing Address800 Bradbury Dr Se Ste 116Albuquerque, NM 87106-4310 · (505) 272-1476
Phone(505) 272-2734
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniformed Services Uhs Fe Hebert School Of MedGraduated 2013
Enumeration DateMay 7, 2013
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 5, 20243 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 5, 2024
✔ NPI 1790120533 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
License✔ Licensed in NM · MD2020-0677
Definition
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
Also ListedGeneral PracticeTaxonomy 208D00000X · License 0101257869 (VA)
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X
ANESTHESIA UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO, Albuquerque, NM 87131
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include CHRISTUS Health Plan.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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Austin O Oetken 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 ID143565143
PECOS Enrollment IDI20201203000612
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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Austin Oetken reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Unm Medical Group Inc
4.4 mi
Multi-Specialty
2211 LOMAS NE
Albuquerque, NM 87106
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New Mexico enrollment
  • 2,105 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1831218627 (505) 272-3303

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 4

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.

Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement 76942
Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement is a technique where sound waves create images that help accurately position the needle during procedures. This method ensures precision, minimizes discomfort, and increases safety.
19 services19 patients
Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into other nerve or branch 64450
This procedure involves injecting an anesthetic agent or steroid into a specific nerve or its branch. The goal is to relieve pain by reducing inflammation and numbing the area. It is commonly used for chronic pain management. The process is safe and usually quick.
16 services14 patients
Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin 36620
This procedure involves placing a small tube into an artery, usually in the wrist or elbow, to collect blood samples or administer medication. It's done under local anesthesia and is a common, safe practice.
14 services14 patients
Other procedure on nervous system 64999
A procedure on the nervous system can involve various techniques to diagnose or treat conditions affecting your brain, spinal cord, or nerves. These can include surgeries, tests, or therapies. It's done by specialized doctors to help improve your neurological health.
11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Unm Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Albuquerque, NM
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - State
CMS Certification Number320001
Location2211 Lomas Boulevard NEAlbuquerque, NM 87106 · Bernalillo County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

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.

85.18/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality81
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost57.08

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 Austin Oetken's NPI number?

The NPI number for Austin Oetken is 1790120533. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 7, 2013.

Where is Austin Oetken located?

Austin Oetken practices at Anesthesia University Of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM 87131. The listed phone number is (505) 272-2734.

What is Austin Oetken's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is Austin Oetken enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Austin Oetken 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.

Which organization bills Medicare for Austin Oetken's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Austin Oetken reassigns Medicare benefits to Unm Medical Group Inc (Albuquerque, NM). The 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 Austin Oetken's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Austin Oetken accept?

Health plans from CHRISTUS Health Plan list Austin Oetken 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 Austin Oetken affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Austin Oetken is affiliated with Unm Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Austin Oetken was last updated on October 5, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.