Quick answers
- Does Austin R. Henkel accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Austin R. Henkel 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 Austin R. Henkel see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,114 Original Medicare patients and 4,600 services for Austin R. Henkel. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Austin R. Henkel's NPI number?
- 1184966699. 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 Austin R. Henkel, 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 patients | 1,114 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 4,600 |
| Different services or procedures | 24 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Photography of the retina (92250)995 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)782 services
- Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye (92136)580 services
- Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens (66984)440 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)383 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 cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure74%
- Arthritis49%
- Diabetes27%
- Ischemic heart disease27%
- Chronic kidney disease26%
Practice locations
Addresses where Austin R. Henkel is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 151 Regions Way, Suite 1Destin, FL 32541 (850) 650‑6550
- 2401 State AvePanama City, FL 32405 (850) 747‑1818
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Austin R. Henkel as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Eye Partners PC31 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in Destin
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Destin, FL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Eye Partners PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2013 (13 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1184966699 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians