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Dermatology

Halliday C. McDonald, MD

Sees patients in Austin, TX · West Lake Hills, TX · Texas

Summary

Dr. Halliday C. McDonald, MD is a dermatologist at 102 Westlake Dr, Austin, TX 78746. Phone: (512) 327-7779. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Halliday C. McDonald had 412 Original Medicare patients and 2,166 services. NPI 1285835603. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Dermatologist (Medicare lists Dermatology)
  • Address: 102 Westlake Dr, Austin, TX 78746 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Phone: (512) 327‑7779
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Group practice: Central Texas Dermatology PA
  • Medical school: University Of Texas Southwestern Medical School At Dallas · graduated 2005 (21 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Halliday C. McDonald, 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 Halliday C. McDonald accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Halliday C. McDonald 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 Halliday C. McDonald see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 412 Original Medicare patients and 2,166 services for Halliday C. McDonald. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Halliday C. McDonald's NPI number?
1285835603. 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 Halliday C. McDonald, 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 patients412
Services billed to Medicare2,166
Different services or procedures44
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients75

Most frequent services

  1. Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths (17003)517 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)481 services
  3. Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth (11102)306 services
  4. Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth (17000)239 services
  5. Destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths (17110)103 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 pressure56%
  • Arthritis39%
  • Ischemic heart disease30%
  • Osteoporosis19%
  • Atrial fibrillation17%

Practice locations

Addresses where Halliday C. McDonald is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Halliday C. McDonald as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Central Texas Dermatology PA7 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other dermatologists in Austin

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

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Other clinicians in Central Texas Dermatology PA

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Texas Southwestern Medical School At Dallas
Graduation year2005 (21 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1285835603
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Sources

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