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AMANDA AUSTIN, MD

Legal Medicine in NAGS HEAD, North Carolina. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
480
Medicare Part D claims · 143 beneficiaries · Legal Medicine avg: 3K
MIPS score
98.333/100
▲ 15 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: AMANDA AUSTIN, MD is a Legal Medicine ([object Object]) practicing in NAGS HEAD, North Carolina with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 480 claims across 143 beneficiaries . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 98.333/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: AMANDA AUSTIN, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 98.333 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 480 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

AMANDA AUSTIN, MD at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/08/2006

NPI 1013958677

Primary specialty

Legal Medicine

Niche

1,067 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

480 83% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,821

MIPS final score

98.333/100 15.233000000000004% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Legal Medicine compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Legal Medicine share within North Carolina

1. Legal Medicine42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Legal Medicine share within North Carolina

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

AMANDA AUSTIN, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Legal Medicine national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
98.333/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Legal Medicine) — 98.333/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Legal Medicine) — 98.333/100 vs national avg 83.1

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

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AMANDA AUSTIN, MD is a Legal Medicine provider practicing in NAGS HEAD, North Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1013958677. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

AMANDA AUSTIN, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Legal Medicine provider holding MD credentials at 2522 S CROATAN HWY, NAGS HEAD, NC, 27959, with a listed phone of (252) 441-5038. NPI 1013958677 was issued on 06/08/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what AUSTIN most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 480 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 143 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $27K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.3%. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 98.333/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 82.9398), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Legal Medicine is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,067 enrolled providers across 51 states and an average of 2,821 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

2522 S CROATAN HWY
NAGS HEAD, NC 27959

Provider Details

NPI 1013958677
Specialty Legal Medicine
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 06/08/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

98.333
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
82.9398
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where AMANDA AUSTIN, MD bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

OUTER BANKS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, LLC
MANTEO, NC

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

480
Total Claims
$27K
Total Drug Cost
143
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
996
Total Day Supply
28,538
Generic Drug Cost
$7K
Opioid Claims
11 (2.3% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
20

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.97
Gender Split
50% female / 50% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Atorvastatin Calcium
22
Levothyroxine Sodium
18
Lisinopril
18
Amlodipine Besylate
16
Simvastatin
14
Trazodone Hcl
14
Metoprolol Succinate
13
Omeprazole
12
Celecoxib
11
Eliquis
Apixaban
11

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Legal Medicine Overview

How AMANDA AUSTIN, MD fits within the Legal Medicine landscape nationally.

1,067
Legal Medicine Providers in US
51
States with Legal Medicine
2,821
Avg Claims per Provider

AMANDA AUSTIN, MD's 480 claims are below the specialty average of 2,821.

Nearby Legal Medicine Providers in North Carolina

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as AUSTIN.

Compare Legal Medicine nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is AMANDA AUSTIN, MD's specialty?
AMANDA AUSTIN, MD specializes in Legal Medicine and practices in NAGS HEAD, North Carolina. Credentials: MD.
How much does AMANDA AUSTIN, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, AMANDA AUSTIN, MD wrote 480 Medicare Part D claims totaling $27K in drug costs for 143 beneficiaries.
What is AMANDA AUSTIN, MD's Medicare quality score?
AMANDA AUSTIN, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 98.333/100 (Quality: 82.9398). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is AMANDA AUSTIN, MD located?
AMANDA AUSTIN, MD is located at 2522 S CROATAN HWY, NAGS HEAD, NC, 27959. Phone: (252) 441-5038.
What is AMANDA AUSTIN, MD's NPI number?
AMANDA AUSTIN, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1013958677, issued on 06/08/2006.
Does AMANDA AUSTIN, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, AMANDA AUSTIN, MD had 11 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.3%.
How many Legal Medicine providers are there in the US?
There are 1,067 Legal Medicine providers across 51 states in the US. The average Legal Medicine provider writes 2,821 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does AMANDA AUSTIN, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, AMANDA AUSTIN, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Levothyroxine Sodium, Lisinopril. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does AMANDA AUSTIN, MD accept Medicare?
AMANDA AUSTIN, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 480 Part D claims and 143 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify AMANDA AUSTIN, MD's credentials?
AMANDA AUSTIN, MD's NPI is 1013958677 with credentials MD. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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