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Ophthalmology

Timothy L. Austin, MD

Works at hospitals in Greenwood, SC · South Carolina

Summary

Dr. Timothy L. Austin, MD is an ophthalmologist at 665 W Alexander Rd, Greenwood, SC 29646. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Timothy L. Austin had 1,376 Original Medicare patients and 4,731 services. NPI 1184621443. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Ophthalmologist (Medicare lists Ophthalmology)
  • Address: 665 W Alexander Rd, Greenwood, SC 29646 · Directions
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Self Regional Healthcare
  • Group practice: Greenwood Eye Clinic, P.A.
  • Medical school: University Of South Carolina School Of Medicine · graduated 2001 (25 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Timothy L. Austin, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Timothy L. Austin accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Timothy L. Austin accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
How many Medicare patients does Timothy L. Austin see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 1,376 Original Medicare patients and 4,731 services for Timothy L. Austin. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Timothy L. Austin's NPI number?
1184621443. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Medicare activity in 2024

Official CMS public-use data for Timothy L. Austin, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.

Original Medicare patients1,376
Services billed to Medicare4,731
Different services or procedures38
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients76

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)1,115 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)562 services
  3. Photography of the retina (92250)489 services
  4. Imaging of retina (92134)367 services
  5. Imaging of optic nerve (92133)192 services

Chronic conditions among these patients

Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).

  • High blood pressure75%
  • High cholesterol75%
  • Arthritis43%
  • Diabetes32%
  • Chronic kidney disease23%
  • Ischemic heart disease21%

Hospitals where Timothy L. Austin works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Timothy L. Austin at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.

Practice locations

Addresses where Timothy L. Austin is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Timothy L. Austin as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Greenwood Eye Clinic, P.A.5 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other ophthalmologists in Greenwood

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Greenwood, SC — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Greenwood Eye Clinic, P.A.

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of South Carolina School Of Medicine
Graduation year2001 (25 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1184621443
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians