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Family Practice

Paul A. Carothers, MD

Works at hospitals in Austin, TX · Round Rock, TX · Texas

Summary

Dr. Paul A. Carothers, MD is a family doctor at 12221 N Mopac Expy, Austin, TX 78758. Phone: (512) 901-2530. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Paul A. Carothers had 133 Original Medicare patients and 1,101 services. NPI 1205103132. 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.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Paul A. Carothers, 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 Paul A. Carothers accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Paul A. Carothers 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 Paul A. Carothers see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 133 Original Medicare patients and 1,101 services for Paul A. Carothers. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Paul A. Carothers's NPI number?
1205103132. 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 Paul A. Carothers, 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 patients133
Services billed to Medicare1,101
Different services or procedures77
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients73

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)160 services
  2. Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)107 services
  3. Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit (G0439)84 services
  4. Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count (85025)70 services
  5. Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals (80053)64 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 cholesterol74%
  • Arthritis38%
  • Diabetes25%
  • Ischemic heart disease23%
  • Anxiety22%

Hospitals where Paul A. Carothers works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Paul A. Carothers 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 Paul A. Carothers is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Paul A. Carothers as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • The Austin Diagnostic Clinic PLLC86 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other family doctors in Austin

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Austin, TX — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in The Austin Diagnostic Clinic PLLC

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year2010 (16 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1205103132
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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