Quick answers
- Does Austin M. Looney accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Austin M. Looney 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 M. Looney see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 53 Original Medicare patients and 1,259 services for Austin M. Looney. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Austin M. Looney's NPI number?
- 1609230689. 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 M. Looney, 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 | 53 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,259 |
| Different services or procedures | 44 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg (J1010)1,043 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)40 services
- Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance (20611)18 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)14 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%
- Arthritis75%
- Ischemic heart disease26%
- Diabetes25%
- Chronic kidney disease25%
Hospitals where Austin M. Looney works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Austin M. Looney 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.
- Northside HospitalAtlanta, GA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 110161
Practice locations
Addresses where Austin M. Looney is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1035 Southcrest Dr, Suite 100Stockbridge, GA 30281 (770) 389‑9005
- 3200 Downwood Cir NW, Suite 410Atlanta, GA 30327 (404) 352‑4779
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Austin M. Looney as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Atlanta Knee and Shoulder Clinic PC6 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Orthopedic Surgeryprimary
Other orthopedic surgeons in Stockbridge
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Stockbridge, GA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Atlanta Knee and Shoulder Clinic PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Virginia School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2016 (10 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1609230689 |
| 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