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
- Primary practice
-
1720 Nicholasville RD, Suite 502
Lexington, KY 405031475
(859) 277-7129
fax (859) 277-9613
Credentials & registration
- 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
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
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
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
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
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
Frequently asked questions
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.