Quick answers
- Does Howard K. Adolph Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Howard K. Adolph Jr. 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 Howard K. Adolph Jr. see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 287 Original Medicare patients and 564 services for Howard K. Adolph Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Howard K. Adolph Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1215901368. 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 Howard K. Adolph Jr., 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 | 287 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 564 |
| Different services or procedures | 37 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 77 |
Most frequent services
- Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin (36620)73 services
- Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access (76937)67 services
- Anesthesia for placement or revision of blood flow shunt (01844)43 services
- Anesthesia for procedure to assess heart electrical activity (00537)40 services
- Anesthesia for procedure on heart and large blood vessels (00560)39 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%
- Ischemic heart disease75%
- Atrial fibrillation71%
- Heart failure64%
- Chronic kidney disease55%
Hospitals where Howard K. Adolph Jr. works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Howard K. Adolph Jr. 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.
- St David's Medical CenterAustin, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450431
Practice locations
Addresses where Howard K. Adolph Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 3801 N Lamar Blvd, Heart Hospital of AustinAustin, TX 78756 (512) 407‑7000
- 600 N Union AveNew Braunfels, TX 78130 (830) 606‑9111
- 7400 Barlite BlvdSan Antonio, TX 78224 (210) 921‑2000
- 919 E 32nd StAustin, TX 78705 (512) 343‑2466
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Howard K. Adolph Jr. as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Emergenchealth PLLC1,056 clinicians in the group
- Austin Anesthesiology Group PLLC428 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Anesthesiologyprimary
Other anesthesiologists in Austin
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Austin, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Emergenchealth PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Emory University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1999 (27 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1215901368 |
| 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
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- 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