Quick answers
- Does Austin T. Tidwell accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Austin T. Tidwell 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 T. Tidwell see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 231 Original Medicare patients and 869 services for Austin T. Tidwell. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Austin T. Tidwell's NPI number?
- 1366862690. 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 T. Tidwell, 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 | 231 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 869 |
| Different services or procedures | 15 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 77 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)324 services
- Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes (99239)194 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)161 services
- Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)158 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 cholesterol59%
- Arthritis41%
- COPD39%
- Heart failure35%
- Diabetes31%
Hospitals where Austin T. Tidwell works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Austin T. Tidwell 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.
- Adventist Health ClearlakeClearlake, CA · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 051317
- Adventist Health Howard MemorialWillits, CA · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 051310
- Adventist Health Mendocino CoastFort Bragg, CA · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 051325
- Adventist Health St HelenaSaint Helena, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050013
- Adventist Health Ukiah ValleyUkiah, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050301
Practice locations
Addresses where Austin T. Tidwell is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1 Marcela DrWillits, CA 95490 (707) 459‑6801
- 15248 11th StVictorville, CA 92395 (760) 245‑8691
- 869 N Cherry StTulare, CA 93274 (559) 685‑3462
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Austin T. Tidwell as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Galen Inpatient Physicians PC1,077 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Hospitalistprimary
Other hospitalists in Willits
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Willits, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Galen Inpatient Physicians PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DO |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2014 (12 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1366862690 |
| 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