Dr Heather Austin, PHD - Medicare Psychologist in Vestavia, AL

Dr Heather Austin, PHD is a medicare enrolled "Psychologist - Clinical" provider in Vestavia, Alabama. Her current practice location is 400 Vestavia Pkwy Ste 130, Vestavia, Alabama. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (205) 823-2373.

Dr Heather Austin is licensed to practice in Alabama (license number 1360) and she also participates in the medicare program. She does not accept medicare assignments directly but she may accept medicare through third-party (refer to Reassignment section below) and may also prescribe medicare part D drugs. Her NPI Number is 1063525517.

Contact Information

Dr Heather Austin, PHD
400 Vestavia Pkwy Ste 130,
Vestavia, AL 35216-3750
(205) 823-2373
(205) 823-2378



Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Heather Austin
GenderFemale
SpecialityPsychologist - Clinical
Location400 Vestavia Pkwy Ste 130, Vestavia, Alabama
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsMedicare enrolled and may accept medicare through third-party reassignment. May prescribe medicare part D drugs.
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1063525517
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/17/2006
  • Last Update Date: 09/10/2019
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2062840077
  • Enrollment ID: I20200324003837

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Heather Austin such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1063525517NPI-NPPES
515-33657OtherALBCBS
515-90550OtherALFEDERAL BC
101801MedicaidAL
1063525517OtherALTRICARE SOUTH
515-90549OtherALFEDERAL BC
890017030MedicaidAL

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
103TC0700XPsychologist - Clinical 1360 (Alabama)Primary

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. Dr Heather Austin allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameUniversity Of Alabama Health Services Foundation, Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1093768723
PECOS PAC ID: 1951213107
Enrollment ID: O20031105000261

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Heather Austin, PHD
4001 8th Ct S,
Birmingham, AL 35222-3616

Ph: (205) 223-3080
Dr Heather Austin, PHD
400 Vestavia Pkwy Ste 130,
Vestavia, AL 35216-3750

Ph: (205) 823-2373

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