Overview
Dr. James Randall Austin is a board-certified physician and the founding medical provider of Rapid Care Family Medical, where he delivers comprehensive, patient-centered primary and urgent care to individuals and families across all stages of life.
With a strong foundation in family medicine and internal medicine, Dr. Austin is known for his thoughtful, thorough approach to care—listening carefully to patients, addressing root causes of illness, and creating clear, individualized treatment plans. His clinical interests include preventive medicine, chronic disease management, acute illness care, and evidence-based treatment for substance use disorders.
Dr. Austin believes in building long-term relationships with his patients and emphasizes accessibility, compassion, and continuity of care. He is especially committed to serving rural and underserved communities by providing high-quality medical care in a welcoming, efficient clinical setting.
As the medical lead at Rapid Care Family Medical, Dr. Austin works closely with a multidisciplinary care team to ensure patients receive timely, respectful, and comprehensive healthcare. His practice philosophy centers on treating the whole person—mind, body, and circumstances—not just symptoms.
Trusted family medicine with a focus on compassionate, practical, whole-person care.
Dr. Austin is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Opioid Use Disorder, Obesity, Chronic Pain, and Familial Hypertension.
Dr. Austin is board certified in Internal Medicine and Addiction Medicine. Dr. Austin is currently accepting new patients.
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Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
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- POS
- PPO
- EPO
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- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
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- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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- EPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
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- OTHER MEDICARE
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- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
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- OTHER MEDICARE
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- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
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- INDEMNITY
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- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
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- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- EPO
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
- MEDICARE PDP
- OTHER MEDICARE
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
9511 Us Hwy 431, Albertville, AL 35950
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Austin has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. James R. Austin
How do I make an appointment with Dr. James R. Austin?
You can book an appointment with Dr. James R. Austin by calling their office at 256-891-7001. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. James R. Austin a top-rated expert for Opioid Use Disorder?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. James R. Austin is classified as an Distinguished expert for Opioid Use Disorder, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. James R. Austin specialize in?
While Dr. James R. Austin is a Internal Medicine, they have specific expertise in Opioid Use Disorder, Obesity, and Chronic Pain. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Internal Medicine.
Does Dr. James R. Austin accept my insurance?
Dr. James R. Austin accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 256-891-7001 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Opioid Use DisorderDr. Austin isDistinguished. Learn about Opioid Use Disorder.
- Advanced
- ObesityDr. Austin isAdvanced. Learn about Obesity.
- Experienced
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Atypical PneumoniaDr. Austin isExperienced. Learn about Atypical Pneumonia.
- CellulitisDr. Austin isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Chronic PainDr. Austin isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Pain.
- Diabetic NeuropathyDr. Austin isExperienced. Learn about Diabetic Neuropathy.
- DiarrheaDr. Austin isExperienced. Learn about Diarrhea.
- Familial HypertensionDr. Austin isExperienced. Learn about Familial Hypertension.
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)Dr. Austin isExperienced. Learn about Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD).
- Glucocorticoid-Remediable AldosteronismDr. Austin isExperienced. Learn about Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.
- HepatitisDr. Austin isExperienced. Learn about Hepatitis.
- Hepatitis ADr. Austin isExperienced. Learn about Hepatitis A.
- Hepatitis CDr. Austin isExperienced. Learn about Hepatitis C.
- High CholesterolDr. Austin isExperienced. Learn about High Cholesterol.
- Hospital-Acquired PneumoniaDr. Austin isExperienced. Learn about Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia.
- HypertensionDr. Austin isExperienced. Learn about Hypertension.
- HypothyroidismDr. Austin isExperienced. Learn about Hypothyroidism.
- InsomniaDr. Austin isExperienced. Learn about Insomnia.
- Lung MetastasesDr. Austin isExperienced. Learn about Lung Metastases.
- Maturity Onset Diabetes of the YoungDr. Austin isExperienced. Learn about Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.
- MigraineDr. Austin isExperienced. Learn about Migraine.
- NecrosisDr. Austin isExperienced. Learn about Necrosis.
- Obesity in ChildrenDr. Austin isExperienced. Learn about Obesity in Children.
- Peptic UlcerDr. Austin isExperienced. Learn about Peptic Ulcer.
- PneumoniaDr. Austin isExperienced. Learn about Pneumonia.
- Restless Legs SyndromeDr. Austin isExperienced. Learn about Restless Legs Syndrome.
- Trichohepatoenteric SyndromeDr. Austin isExperienced. Learn about Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome.
- Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)Dr. Austin isExperienced. Learn about Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).