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Active NPI 1295806602 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. James R Cullington , MD

Plastic Surgery • Austin, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. James Cullington, MD is a certified Plastic Surgery practicing in Austin, TX. With approximately 54 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston in 1972, Dr. Cullington delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1601 TRINITY ST STOP 704.

Dr. Cullington accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include outpatient office visit, removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less, application of vein wound compression bandages on lower leg, ankle, and foot. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1601 Trinity St Stop 704

Austin, TX 787121865

Telephone 5123248320
Fax 5123248326
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Seton Family Of Doctors Facility NPI 1588997233

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston

Graduation Year

1972

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Plastic Surgery in Austin, TX

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
54 Yrs +25.9 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 28.1 Yrs
State Avg: 29.2 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
29 Specialists

Practicing in Austin, TX (399 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
6.9% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
67.2% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Cullington (54 Years) 54 Yrs
Austin Specialty Average (28.1 Years) 28.1 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
99211 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional
131 12 $69.93 $23.45
11042 Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less
80 11 $376.08 $123.04

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2022-07-25
Plastic Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208200000X

State License TX D9408

A plastic surgeon deals with the repair, reconstruction or replacement of physical defects of form or function involving the skin, musculoskeletal system, craniomaxillofacial structures, hand, extremities, breast and trunk and external genitalia or cosmetic enhancement of these areas of the body. Cosmetic surgery is an essential component of plastic surgery. The plastic surgeon uses cosmetic surgical principles to both improve overall appearance and to optimize the outcome of reconstructive procedures. The surgeon uses aesthetic surgical principles not only to improve undesirable qualities of normal structures but in all reconstructive procedures as well.

Plastic Surgery - Plastic Surgery Within the Head and Neck

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 2082S0099X

State License TX D9408

A plastic surgeon with additional training in plastic and reconstructive procedures within the head, face, neck and associated structures, including cutaneous head and neck oncology and reconstruction, management of maxillofacial trauma, soft tissue repair and neural surgery. The field is diverse and involves a wide age range of patients, from the newborn to the aged. While both cosmetic and reconstructive surgery is practiced, there are many additional procedures which interface with them.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
110220408 (TX)

Secondary Practice Locations

901 Baylor St

Austin, TX 787034937

Phone: 5124221553

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

26 Associated Practitioners
Ellis Donnell

Occupational Therapist

NPI 1023241072
Erin Lopez , PA-C

Physician Assistant - Medical

NPI 1043649163

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Dr. Brent Egeland , MD

Plastic Surgery - Surgery of the Hand

NPI 1053433375

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Sanjay Sharma , MD

Plastic Surgery - Surgery of the Hand

NPI 1083703656

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Morgan Eller

Physician Assistant - Surgical

NPI 1164140497
Melissa Najarian , OT

Occupational Therapist

NPI 1194199539

Occupational Therapist

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

10 Historical Events
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Updated Business Mailing Address July 25, 2022

Registered at 901 BAYLOR ST, AUSTIN, TX 787034937 (Tel: 5124221553)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 25, 2022

Plastic Surgery (License #D9408 in TX)

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Updated Practice Location December 02, 2020

Registered at 1601 TRINITY ST STOP 704, AUSTIN, TX 787121865 (Tel: 5123248320)

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Updated Business Mailing Address December 02, 2020

Registered at 1601 TRINITY ST STOP 704, AUSTIN, TX 787121865 (Tel: 5123248320)

NPI Profile Active August 26, 2011

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍
Updated Practice Location August 26, 2011

Registered at 1400 N IH 35 STE 320, AUSTIN, TX 787011926 (Tel: 5123248320)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 26, 2011

Registered at 901 BAYLOR ST, AUSTIN, TX 787034937 (Tel: 5123248320)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated August 26, 2011

Recorded as JAMES CULLINGTON, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 26, 2011

Plastic Surgery (License #D9408 in TX)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration November 10, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1295806602
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: November 10, 2006
Last Update: July 25, 2022
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

901 Baylor St

Austin, TX 787034937

Phone: 5124221553

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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