Quick answers
- Does George T. Astin accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says George T. Astin 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 George T. Astin see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 565 Original Medicare patients and 1,896 services for George T. Astin. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is George T. Astin's NPI number?
- 1730292939. 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 George T. Astin, 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 | 565 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,896 |
| Different services or procedures | 69 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)196 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)182 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)137 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)120 services
- Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg (J1100)114 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 pressure74%
- Arthritis46%
- Ischemic heart disease29%
- Diabetes21%
- Anxiety20%
Practice locations
Addresses where George T. Astin is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 10040 A County Rd, Suite 48Fairhope, AL 36532 (251) 517‑8055
- 8151 Whitesburg Dr SEHuntsville, AL 35802 (256) 882‑9711
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists George T. Astin as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- American Family Care, LLC177 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
Other family doctors in Fairhope
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Fairhope, AL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in American Family Care, LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Medical College Of Georgia School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1983 (43 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1730292939 |
| 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
- 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