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- 1010 W 40Th St, Austin, TX 78756
About Dr. Nation
David A. Nation, MD is a healthcare provider in Austin, TX specializing in vascular surgery. According to Medicare claims data, David cared for 593 Medicare patients across 788 services. The services billed most often include use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure, each additional 15 minutes, ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers, and ultrasound evaluation of blood vessel with review by radiologist, each additional vessel. This provider record is associated with NPI 1518126234.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (512) 459-8753
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1010 W 40TH ST
Austin, TX 78756
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Vascular Surgery generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Aneurysms
Aortic disease
Artery conditions
Artery disease
- Cold Sensitive Fingers and Toes
- Fibromuscular Dysplasia
- Mesenteric ischemia
- Narrow kidney artery
- Subclavian Steal Syndrome
Artery inflammation
Blood clots
Congenital vascular disorders
Dialysis
Digestive & abdominal
Emergencies
Foot & toe conditions
Leg & foot pain
Nerve & vessel compression
Skin & vein conditions
Vascular malformations
Vascular tumors
Vein conditions
Vein disease
Wounds & sores
Wounds & ulcers
Procedures & services
Aneurysm repair
- Minimally Invasive Aneurysm Repair
- Complex Branched Aortic Aneurysm Repair
- Open Aortic Aneurysm Surgery
- Popliteal Aneurysm Repair
- Pseudoaneurysm Injection Repair
- Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair
- Visceral Aneurysm Coiling
Artery procedures
- Balloon Angioplasty for Legs
- Carotid Artery Stent
- Atherectomy
- Leg Artery Stent
- Limb Salvage Surgery
- Mesenteric Artery Stenting
- Renal artery stenting
- Transcarotid Artery Revascularization
Blood clots
- Blood Clot Removal Surgery
- IVC Filter Placement
- IVC Filter Removal
- Catheter Clot Dissolving Treatment
Circulation & limbs
Cosmetic dermatology
Kidney
Vascular
Vein procedures
Veins & circulation
Wounds & skin
Most searched procedures
- Bypass surgery
- Carotid endarterectomy
- Sclerotherapy
- Spider vein removal
- Varicose vein treatment
- Vein ablation
Amputation surgery
Artery surgery
Blood clot treatments
Diagnostic procedures
Diagnostic tests
Dialysis access
Emergency surgery
Imaging & diagnostics
- Carotid Ultrasound
- Leg Circulation Test (ABI and Arterial Doppler)
- Leg Vein Ultrasound
- Peripheral Angiogram
Nerve & vessel compression
Nerve surgery
Vascular access
- Chemo port placement
- Chemo port removal
- Dialysis Catheter Removal
- Tunneled Dialysis Catheter Placement
Vascular malformation treatments
Vein treatments
Wound care
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
788 services · 593 patients · 19 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ultrasound evaluation of blood vessel with review by radiologist, each additional vessel | Procedure | 37253 |
86 | More often than most peers in Vascular Surgery |
| Insertion of needle and/or tube into hemodialysis circuit and balloon dilation of dialysis segment with review by radiologist | Procedure | 36902 |
30 | More often than most peers in Vascular Surgery |
| Ultrasound evaluation of blood vessel with review by radiologist, initial vessel | Procedure | 37252 |
25 | As often as other peers in Vascular Surgery |
| Removal of tunneled central venous tube | Procedure | 36589 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Vascular Surgery |
| Review by radiologist of arm or leg artery image | Imaging | 75710 |
20 | As often as other peers in Vascular Surgery |
| Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure, each additional 15 minutes | Treatment | 99153 |
117 | More often than most peers in Vascular Surgery |
| Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers | Treatment | 93971 |
95 | More often than most peers in Vascular Surgery |
| Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes | Treatment | 99152 |
61 | More often than most peers in Vascular Surgery |
| Ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries | Treatment | 93922 |
54 | As often as other peers in Vascular Surgery |
| Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow | Treatment | 93880 |
37 | Less often than most peers in Vascular Surgery |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other vascular surgeons at this location 8
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other vascular surgeons in Austin 3
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2008 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Ultrasound evaluation of blood vessel with review by radiologist, each additional vessel 8
Providers in TX who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Nation's specialty?
Dr. Nation is a vascular surgeon in Austin, TX. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Vascular Surgery”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Nation?
Dr. Nation is listed at 1010 W 40Th St, Austin, TX 78756. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Nation?
The number on file is (512) 459-8753. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Nation's NPI number?
Dr. Nation's National Provider Identifier is 1518126234. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Nation's medical education?
Dr. Nation attended Other, graduating in 2008. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Nation been practicing?
Dr. Nation has 18 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2008, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Nation known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Nation performs procedures including ultrasound evaluation of blood vessel with review by radiologist, each additional vessel, insertion of needle and/or tube into hemodialysis circuit and balloon dilation of dialysis segment with review by radiologist and ultrasound evaluation of blood vessel with review by radiologist, initial vessel; reads or performs imaging such as review by radiologist of arm or leg artery image; provides treatments such as use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure, each additional 15 minutes and ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Nation confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Nation. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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