Joseph Austin, - Medicare Obstetrics/gynecology in Vicksburg, MS

Joseph Austin, is a medicare enrolled "Obstetrics & Gynecology" physician in Vicksburg, Mississippi. He went to University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine and graduated in 1991 and has 33 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Obstetrics/gynecology. He is a member of the group practice Southern Women's Health, Pllc and his current practice location is 100 Maxwell Dr, Vicksburg, Mississippi. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (601) 883-2900.

Joseph Austin is licensed to practice in Mississippi (license number 13152) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1316028194.

Contact Information

Joseph Austin,
100 Maxwell Dr,
Vicksburg, MS 39180-4476
(601) 883-2900
Not Available



Physician's Profile

Full NameJoseph Austin
GenderMale
SpecialityObstetrics/gynecology
Experience33 Years
Location100 Maxwell Dr, Vicksburg, Mississippi
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Joseph Austin attended and graduated from University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine in 1991
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1316028194
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/18/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8820066806
  • Enrollment ID: I20040917000651

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Joseph Austin such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1316028194NPI-NPPES
00115304MedicaidMS

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207V00000XObstetrics & Gynecology 13152 (Mississippi)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Mississippi Baptist Medical CenterJackson, MSHospital
Merit Health River RegionVicksburg, MSHospital

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Joseph Austin allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameVicksburg Women's Care, Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1114008901
PECOS PAC ID: 1850369836
Enrollment ID: O20040917000607

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Entity NameSouthern Women's Health, Pllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1174744379
PECOS PAC ID: 2567497985
Enrollment ID: O20051004000733

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Entity NameMagnolia Physician Services Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1073827549
PECOS PAC ID: 5193912889
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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Joseph Austin is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Joseph Austin,
100 Maxwell Dr,
Vicksburg, MS 39180-4476

Ph: (601) 883-2900
Joseph Austin,
100 Maxwell Dr,
Vicksburg, MS 39180-4476

Ph: (601) 883-2900

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Phone: 601-883-5000    
Thomas L Weeks, MD
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