Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Richard Austin, PA-C

Surgical Physician Assistant (CMS: Physician Assistant) · Lexington, KY

  • NPI 1396796421
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 94.8 / 100 · 2023
  • 43 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1720 Nicholasville RD, Suite 502
Lexington, KY 405031475
(859) 277-7129
fax (859) 277-9613

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
December 10, 2020
Year of graduation
1983 — 43 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
363AS0400X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Kentucky #PA072

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1396796421. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
19
Distinct HCPCS
1
Medicare allowed
$773
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99231 Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 19 13 $41

In context: peer comparison

Among 8 peers in Lexington Surgical Physician Assistant, average services per provider: 271. This provider delivers 0.1× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$265
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation 1 $175.69
W. L. Gore & Associates, INC. 1 $89.65

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$265

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
66
Patients
19
Total drug cost
$601
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Clopidogrel (Clopidogrel Bisulfate) Brand 53 19 $518
Metoprolol Tartrate Generic 13 0 $83

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Richard Austin's medical specialty?
Dr. Richard Austin practices Surgical Physician Assistant in Lexington, KY.
Where does Dr. Richard Austin practice?
Dr. Richard Austin practices at 1720 Nicholasville RD, Lexington, KY 405031475. Office phone: 8592777129.
What is Dr. Richard Austin's NPI?
Dr. Richard Austin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1396796421, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Richard Austin accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Richard Austin accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Richard Austin commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99231). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.