Quick answers
- Does Tonja R. Austin accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Tonja R. Austin 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 Tonja R. Austin see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 285 Original Medicare patients and 767 services for Tonja R. Austin. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Tonja R. Austin's NPI number?
- 1558375030. 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 Tonja R. Austin, 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 | 285 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 767 |
| Different services or procedures | 70 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 71 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)109 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)78 services
- Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit (G0439)67 services
- Advance care planning, first 30 minutes (99497)29 services
- Administration of influenza virus vaccine (G0008)28 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 pressure74%
- High cholesterol70%
- Arthritis51%
- Ischemic heart disease31%
- Diabetes29%
- Chronic kidney disease24%
Hospitals where Tonja R. Austin works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Tonja R. Austin 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.
- Community HospitalMunster, IN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 150125
- Franciscan Health MunsterMunster, IN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 150165
- Franciscan Health Olympia & Chicago HeightsOlympia Fields, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140172
- Ingalls Memorial HospitalHarvey, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140191
- Rush University Medical CenterChicago, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140119
Practice locations
Addresses where Tonja R. Austin is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1201 S Main St, Rush University Medical CenterCrown Point, IN 46307 (312) 942‑6800
- 1300 LincolnwayValparaiso, IN 46383
- 2011 York Rd, Suite 2000aOak Brook, IL 60523 (630) 724‑1300
- 9200 Calumet Ave, Suite E107Munster, IN 46321 (219) 806‑6585
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Tonja R. Austin as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Rush University Medical Group1,551 clinicians in the group
- Rci (WRS) LLC360 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
Other family doctors in Crown Point
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Crown Point, IN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Rush University Medical Group
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School |
| Graduation year | 1998 (28 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1558375030 |
| 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