Kristina Heidi Austin, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Union City, CA

Kristina Heidi Austin, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Union City, California. She went to Medical College Of Wisconsin and graduated in 1983 and has 41 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. She is a member of the group practice Alameda Health System and her current practice location is 3553 Whipple Rd, Union City, California. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (510) 454-1000.

Kristina Heidi Austin is licensed to practice in California (license number G54383) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1417007238.

Contact Information

Kristina Heidi Austin, MD
3553 Whipple Rd,
Union City, CA 94587-1507
(510) 454-1000
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Physician's Profile

Full NameKristina Heidi Austin
GenderFemale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience41 Years
Location3553 Whipple Rd, Union City, California
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Kristina Heidi Austin attended and graduated from Medical College Of Wisconsin in 1983
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1417007238
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/12/2007
  • Last Update Date: 08/03/2015
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8325220601
  • Enrollment ID: I20110308000394

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Kristina Heidi Austin such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1417007238NPI-NPPES
00G543830MedicaidCA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology G54383 (California)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Highland HospitalOakland, CAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Alameda Health System3779494521533

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Kristina Heidi Austin allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NamePermanente Medical Group Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1073606299
PECOS PAC ID: 8921910225
Enrollment ID: O20031104000710
Entity NameAlameda Health System
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1740332931
PECOS PAC ID: 3779494521
Enrollment ID: O20031110000764

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Kristina Heidi Austin is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Kristina Heidi Austin, MD
3553 Whipple Rd,
Union City, CA 94587-1507

Ph: (510) 454-1000
Kristina Heidi Austin, MD
3553 Whipple Rd,
Union City, CA 94587-1507

Ph: (510) 454-1000

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Kari Mcmorrow Eisley, M.D.
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
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