Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Robert Austin, PA-C

Surgical Physician Assistant (CMS: Physician Assistant) · Medical Physician Assistant · Knoxville, TN

  • NPI 1578961967
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 76.0 / 100 · 2023
  • 12 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
10810 Parkside Dr, Physicians Plaza I, Suite 209
Knoxville, TN 379341979
(865) 251-3030
fax (865) 966-0191

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
December 2014 — 12 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 12, 2024
Year of graduation
2014 — 12 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
363AS0400X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Tennessee #2700

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1578961967. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
927
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$42,072
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 193 98 $57
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg 192 104 $1
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 181 144 $70
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes 72 62 $44
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views 60 57 $26
73565 X-ray of both knees while standing 47 46 $31
73501 X-ray of hip, 1 view 35 34 $25
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 24 24 $131
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views 23 16 $30
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views 21 19 $26

In context: peer comparison

Among 6 peers in Knoxville Surgical Physician Assistant, average services per provider: 42. This provider delivers 22× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$103
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Joint Restoration Foundation, INC. 1 $82.97
Smith+Nephew, INC. 1 $20.33

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$103

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
671
Patients
510
Total drug cost
$6,728
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Meloxicam Generic 112 55 $609
Tramadol Hcl Generic 80 68 $285
Ibuprofen Generic 78 61 $561
Ondansetron Hcl Generic 69 68 $360
Oxycodone Hcl Generic 63 54 $408
Gabapentin Generic 54 54 $90
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 37 32 $211
Clindamycin Hcl Generic 34 28 $416
Amoxicillin Generic 32 16 $27
Naloxone Hcl Generic 31 31 $2,552

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Robert Austin's medical specialty?
Dr. Robert Austin practices Surgical Physician Assistant in Knoxville, TN.
Where does Dr. Robert Austin practice?
Dr. Robert Austin practices at 10810 Parkside Dr, Knoxville, TN 379341979. Office phone: 8652513030.
What is Dr. Robert Austin's NPI?
Dr. Robert Austin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578961967, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Robert Austin accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Robert Austin accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Robert Austin commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (HCPCS 20610); Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (HCPCS J3301); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.