John C Austin, MD

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)

(615) 284-3670Nashville, TN
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

John C Austin, MD runs an independent thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) specialist practice in Nashville, TN. A University of Oklahoma College of Medicine graduate since 1982, he brings 44+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis.

1 of 15 Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) providers in TNSee all Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in Nashville44+ years experienceNPI since 2005

Older · 1017dNPPES updated 2023-07-24 · verify on CMS

Contact & Location

Practice Location

2010 Church St Suite 736, Nashville, TN 37203

Fax: (615) 284-3460
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Medicare Patients

740

Unique beneficiaries

High volume

Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.

Patient Condition Panel

What This Doctor Treats Most

Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for

Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.

Hypertension
75%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

High Cholesterol
75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

Arthritis
74%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

Anxiety Disorders
45%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

Diabetes
44%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

Mood Disorders
43%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Depression
40%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

Chronic Kidney Disease
35%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1982

    University of Oklahoma College of Medicine

  2. Board certified · Jul 23, 2023

    CMS-verified certification date

  3. 44 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.

Taxonomy: 208G00000X

Education & Training

University of Oklahoma College of Medicine (Class of 1982)

Virtual Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Care With John C Austin

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with John C Austin for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Nashville required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about John C Austin

NPI records show Dr. Austin as active with telehealth listed in Nashville, TN. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (615) 284-3670.

Verified across 3 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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