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2026 NPPES data Legal Medicine NPI 1932190188 DO
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Legal Medicine in Albertville, Alabama.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 1,065 in Legal Medicine, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
5K
Medicare Part D claims · 519 beneficiaries · Legal Medicine avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
88%
generic claims · 11% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$730.28
40 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
James Austin, DO filed 4,884 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Legal Medicine in Albertville, Alabama, prescribing 88% generic.
- 5K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 88%
- generic prescribing
- $730.28
- industry payments (Sunshine Act)
Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) - no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.
James Austin, DO's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
4,884 Top 7% higher than 93% of 1,370,886 prescribers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
What does the federal data show about James Austin, DO?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Legal Medicine
Medicare Part D claims
4,884 73% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Alabama
How Legal Medicine compares to other specialties among Alabama providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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How MIPS and board certification work
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.
Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).
James Austin, DO appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Legal Medicine provider holding DO credentials at 9511 US HIGHWAY 431, Albertville, AL, 35950, with a listed phone of (256) 891-7001. NPI 1932190188 was issued on 11/04/2005.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 4,884 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 519 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $563K in drug spend, split 11% brand-name and 88% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 6.6%.
Legal Medicine is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,065 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1932190188 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Legal Medicine |
| Credentials | DO |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 11/04/2005 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where James Austin, DO 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.
Rapid Care Inc
Albertville, AL
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
Industry payments received (2024) - CMS Open Payments transparency data
The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for James Austin, DO. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$730
Largest payer
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
Most common payment type
Food and Beverage
Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias, they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
James Austin, DO - brand share 11.0%
Legal Medicine average
11% brand-name claims vs 88% generic, on 4,884 2023 Medicare Part D claims.
The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
4,884
Total Claims
$563K
Total Drug Cost
519
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 6,479
- Total Day Supply
- 168,654
- Brand vs Generic
- 11% brand / 88% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $359K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $203K
- Opioid Claims
- 323 (6.6% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 338
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 63.4 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.33
- Gender Split
- 55% female / 45% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 242, 65-74: 183, 75-84: 80, 85+: 14
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What James Austin, DO prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Buprenorphine-Nalo…
Buprenorphine-Naloxone
704 claims
- Hydrocodone-Acetam…
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
311 claims
- Gabapentin 256
Gabapentin
256 claims
- Albuterol Sulfate … 165
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
165 claims
- Atorvastatin Calcium 155
Atorvastatin Calcium
155 claims
- Azithromycin 154
Azithromycin
154 claims
- Lisinopril 127
Lisinopril
127 claims
- Suboxone 123
Suboxone
123 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Buprenorphine-Naloxone Buprenorphine Hcl/Naloxone Hcl | 704 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 311 |
| Gabapentin | 256 |
| Albuterol Sulfate Hfa Albuterol Sulfate | 165 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 155 |
| Azithromycin | 154 |
| Lisinopril | 127 |
| Suboxone Buprenorphine Hcl/Naloxone Hcl | 123 |
| Omeprazole | 109 |
| Metformin Hcl | 100 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Legal Medicine Overview
How James Austin, DO fits within the Legal Medicine landscape nationally.
1,065
Legal Medicine Providers in US
51
States with Legal Medicine
2,821
Avg Claims per Provider
James Austin, DO's 4,884 claims are above the specialty average of 2,821.
Nearby Legal Medicine Providers in Alabama
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Alabama, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Austin.
Dr. John Allen
M.S., D.A.A.E.T.S.
Birmingham, AL
Dr. Claude Ashley
M.D.
Dothan, AL
Dr. John Boname
M.D.
Birmingham, AL
Dr. Craig Dowden
M. D.,
Fairhope, AL
Dr. Karen Fancher
MD
Albertville, AL
Compare Legal Medicine nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Alabama medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is James Austin, DO's specialty? ▼
James Austin, DO specializes in Legal Medicine and practices in Albertville, Alabama. Credentials: DO.
How much does James Austin, DO prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, James Austin, DO wrote 4,884 Medicare Part D claims totaling $563K in drug costs for 519 beneficiaries.
Where is James Austin, DO located? ▼
James Austin, DO is located at 9511 US HIGHWAY 431, Albertville, AL, 35950. Phone: (256) 891-7001.
What is James Austin, DO's NPI number? ▼
James Austin, DO's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1932190188, issued on 11/04/2005.
Does James Austin, DO prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
James Austin, DO's prescribing is 11% brand-name and 88% generic drugs by claim count, with $359K in brand drug costs.
Does James Austin, DO prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, James Austin, DO had 323 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 6.6%.
How many Legal Medicine providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 1,065 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 James Austin, DO prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, James Austin, DO's most frequently prescribed drugs include Buprenorphine-Naloxone, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Gabapentin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does James Austin, DO accept Medicare? ▼
James Austin, DO appears in CMS Medicare data with 4,884 Part D claims and 519 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify James Austin, DO's credentials? ▼
James Austin, DO's NPI is 1932190188 with credentials DO. 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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.
- 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.
See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.
Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology
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