Quick answers
- Does Austin T. Lutz accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Austin T. Lutz 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. Lutz see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 398 Original Medicare patients and 14,225 services for Austin T. Lutz. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Austin T. Lutz's NPI number?
- 1427218460. 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. Lutz, 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 | 398 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 14,225 |
| Different services or procedures | 111 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml (Q9967)2,393 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)447 services
- Automated urinalysis test (81003)422 services
- Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)303 services
- Chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month (99490)285 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%
- Arthritis51%
- Diabetes34%
- Ischemic heart disease34%
- Chronic kidney disease33%
Hospitals where Austin T. Lutz works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Austin T. Lutz 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.
- Baptist Health Brookwood HospitalBirmingham, AL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 010139
- Grandview Medical CenterBirmingham, AL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 010104
Practice locations
Addresses where Austin T. Lutz is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 3125 Independence Dr, Suite 200Birmingham, AL 35209 (205) 930‑0920
- 3485 Independence DrHomewood, AL 35209 (205) 930‑0920
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Austin T. Lutz as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Urology Centers of Alabama, PC62 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Urologyprimary
Other urologists in Birmingham
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Birmingham, AL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Urology Centers of Alabama, PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Florida College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2008 (18 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1427218460 |
| 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