Physician Profile
Kristina H. Austin, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Austin
Based in Union City, CA, Kristina H. Austin, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology. Kristina graduated from Medical College of Wisconsin in 1983. According to Medicare claims data, the services billed most often include removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens. NPI 1417007238 identifies this record in the national registry.
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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
- (510) 454-1000
- Email not available
Practice Locations
3553 WHIPPLE RD
Union City, CA 94587
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Ophthalmology 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
Cornea and external eye
Eyelid and tear drainage
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
Eye injuries
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
Retina & vitreous
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Examination and imaging
Cataract and lens
Corneal procedures
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
Eyelid surgery
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
Laser procedures
Laser vision correction
Refractive surgery
Tear duct & Orbit
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
19 services · 18 patients · 1 distinct code
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
19 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
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 eye doctors at this location 3
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 2
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
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.
More connections — 29 related providers in 4 groups
Other eye doctors in Union City 5
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Medical College of Wisconsin 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1983 at Medical College of Wisconsin 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Kristina H. Austin's specialty?
Kristina H. Austin is an eye doctor in Union City, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Kristina H. Austin?
Kristina H. Austin is listed at 3553 Whipple Rd, Union City, CA 94587. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Kristina H. Austin?
The number on file is (510) 454-1000. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Kristina H. Austin's NPI number?
Kristina H. Austin's National Provider Identifier is 1417007238. 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 Kristina H. Austin's education?
Kristina H. Austin attended Medical College of Wisconsin, graduating in 1983. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Kristina H. Austin been practicing?
Kristina H. Austin has 43 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1983, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Kristina H. Austin known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Kristina H. Austin performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Kristina H. Austin confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Kristina H. Austin. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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