Dr. Charles Austin

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 45+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Charles Austin, MD, is a Family Practice specialist in Harlingen, Texas. He attended and graduated from University Of Texas Medical School At San Antonio in 1979, having over 45 years of diverse experience, especially in Family Practice. He is affiliated with many hospitals including South Texas Health System, Starr County Memorial Hospital. Dr. Charles Austin also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including University Of Texas Rio Grande Valley. Dr. Charles Austin accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (956) 296-1437 to request Dr. Charles Austin the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 2102 Treasure Hills Blvd
Harlingen, TX 78550-8736

Phone 1: (956) 296-1437


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Charles Austin
Gender Male
PECOS ID 1254498348
Sole Proprietor No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • Family Practice (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 45 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Medical Doctor (MD)
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    Medical Doctor
    Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.

Education and Training

  • Dr. Charles Austin attended and graduated from University Of Texas Medical School At San Antonio in 1979.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1205879590
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Wednesday, June 14, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Monday, May 9, 2016

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - He does report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
  • EHR - He does not use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
  • MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
  • MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.

Language Spoken by Dr. Charles Austin

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Charles Austin has been primarily specialized in Family Medicine for over 45 years of experience.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Family Medicine
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    Family Medicine
    Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Obstetrics & Gynecology
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    Obstetrics & Gynecology
    An obstetrician/gynecologist possesses special knowledge, skills and professional capability in the medical and surgical care of the female reproductive system and associated disorders. This physician serves as a consultant to other physicians and as a primary physician for women.


Affiliated Hospitals



Medical Group Practice

  • University Of Texas Rio Grande Valley


Practice Locations

2102 Treasure Hills Blvd
Harlingen, TX 78550-8736
Phone: (956) 296-1437
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


2106 Treasure Hills Blvd
Harlingen, TX 78550-8736
Phone: (956) 296-1519
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on Friday, November 17, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Monday, May 9, 2016. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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