MR. CHRISTOPHER SCOT FRINK M.S. F-AAA
NPI 1023053154
Hearing Instrument Specialist in Salem, OR
NPI Status: Active since June 20, 2006
Contact Information
3857 WOLVERINE STREET NE #16C
SALEM, OR
ZIP 97305
Phone: (503) 588-1039
Fax: (503) 588-1468
- Individual
- Male
- Years of Experience 22
- Hearing Instrument Specialist
- Accepts Insurance
- Accepts Medicare Approved Payment
About CHRISTOPHER FRINK
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Christopher Frink, a provider established in Salem, Oregon with a medical specialization in Hearing Instrument Specialist and more than 22 years of experience. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1023053154 assigned on June 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 237700000X with license number HAS-P-003469 (OR). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated one year ago.
- NPI
- 1023053154
- Provider Name
- MR. CHRISTOPHER SCOT FRINK M.S. F-AAA
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 3857 WOLVERINE STREET NE #16C SALEM, OR 97305
- Location Phone
- (503) 588-1039
- Location Fax
- (503) 588-1468
- Mailing Address
- 800 WELCOME WAY SE SALEM, OR 97302
- Mailing Phone
- (503) 304-3720
- Medical School Name
- OTHER
- Graduation Year
- 2004
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 06-20-2006
- Last Update Date
- 09-11-2025
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy
The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.
- Classification
Hearing Instrument Specialist
- Taxonomy Code
- 237700000X
- Type
- Speech, Language and Hearing Service Providers
- License No.
- HAS-P-003469
- License State
- OR
- Taxonomy Description
- Individuals who test hearing for the selection, adaptation, fitting, adjusting, servicing, and sale of hearing aids. Hearing Instrument Specialist is a designation provided individuals who qualify by the National Hearing Aid Society
Secondary Taxonomies
The provider has reported to the NPI enumerator additional taxonomy codes. Multiple taxonomy codes may represent subspecialties or other areas of specialization the provider maybe licensed to practice.
| No. | Taxonomy Code | Type | Classification / Specialization |
License No. (State) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 231H00000X | Speech, Language and Hearing Service Providers | Audiologist | 22612 (OR) |
Insurance Plans Accepted
According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:
- BridgeSpan Standard Bronze Plan - EPO
- BridgeSpan Standard Gold Plan - EPO
- BridgeSpan Standard Silver Plan - EPO
- Moda Health Affinity Bronze 8000 - EPO
- Moda Health Affinity Bronze 9000 - EPO
- Moda Health Affinity Bronze HDHP 7500 - EPO
- Moda Health Affinity Gold 1000 - EPO
- Moda Health Affinity Gold 1500 - EPO
- Moda Health Affinity Gold 250 - EPO
- Moda Health Affinity Silver 3000 - EPO
- Moda Health Affinity Silver 3400 - EPO
- Moda Health Affinity Silver 4500 - EPO
- Moda Health Affinity Silver 6000 - EPO
- Core Bronze HSA 10600 - EPO
- Core Bronze HSA 7500 - EPO
- Core Bronze HSA 8300 - EPO
- Core Gold 1500 - EPO
- Core Gold 3000 - EPO
- Core Silver 3500 - EPO
- Core Silver 4500 - EPO
- Core Silver 5000 - EPO
- Core Silver 7500 - EPO
- Core Standard Expanded Bronze HSA - EPO
- HSA Qualified 7500 Bronze - Choice Network - EPO
- HSA-E Qualified 7500 Bronze - Signature Network - EPO
- Providence Oregon Standard Bronze Plan - Choice Network - EPO
- Providence Oregon Standard Bronze Plan - Signature Network - EPO
- Providence Oregon Standard Gold Plan - Choice Network - EPO
- Providence Oregon Standard Gold Plan - Signature Network - EPO
- Providence Oregon Standard Silver Plan - Choice Network - EPO
- Providence Oregon Standard Silver Plan - Signature Network - EPO
- Bronze 8000 Individual Connect - EPO
- Bronze Essential 9000 With 4 Copay No Deductible Office Visits Individual Connect - EPO
- Bronze HSA 7000 Individual Connect - EPO
- Gold 2300 Individual Connect - EPO
- Regence Standard Bronze Plan Individual Connect - EPO
- Regence Standard Gold Plan Individual Connect - EPO
- Regence Standard Silver Plan Individual Connect - EPO
- Silver 6500 Individual Connect - EPO
Specific plan information not avaialable, please contact the provider to verify if your insurance plan is accepted.
Specific plan information not avaialable, please contact the provider to verify if your insurance plan is accepted.
*Please verify directly with this provider to make sure your insurance plan is currently accepted.
Additional Identifiers
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| Identifier | Type / Code | Identifier State | Identifier Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 027738 | MEDICAID (05) | OR |
Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status
Christopher Frink is registered with Medicare and accepts claims assignment, this means the provider accepts the approved amount for the cost of rendered services as full payment. Participating providers may not charge beneficiaries more than the approved amount for their services. Please keep in mind that beneficiaries still have to pay a coinsurance or copayment amount for a visit or service.
What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.
PECOS PAC ID: 9638186620
What is the PECOS Associate Control ID?
A PAC ID is a unique 10-digit number assigned to an individual or organization healthcare provider in PECOS. The PAC ID is used to link together all the provider information, like tax identification numbers and organizational names. A PAC ID can be connected to multiple Enrollment IDs if an individual or organization has enrolled in PECOS more than once.PECOS Enrollment ID: I20060316000129
What is the Provider Enrollment ID?
The Enrollment ID is a unique alphanumeric 15-digit code assigned to each new provider's PECOS enrollment application. The Enrollment ID is used to link together all the provider enrollment information like enrollment type, state, provider specialty, and reassignment of benefits.Accepts Medicare Assignment? Yes
What does it mean "accepts medicare assignment"?
When a provider accepts Medicare assignment, the provider agrees to be paid directly by Medicare and to accept the payment amount approved by Medicare. Additionally, the provider agrees to not bill patients for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance amounts.
A provider who doesn't accept assignment may charge you up to 15% over the Medicare-approved amount. This is known as the limiting charge. You may have to pay this amount, or it may be covered by another insurer.
Areas of Expertise
The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.
Comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test
Test to assess middle ear function
A comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test assesses your ability to hear and understand spoken words. It includes hearing tests to check for issues with sound perception and speech tests to evaluate your word recognition. It's a crucial step in identifying any hearing or speech problems.
This service was performed 35 times for 35 patientsA test to assess middle ear function, also known as an impedance audiometry, helps evaluate how well your middle ear works. It measures the movement of your eardrum in response to changes in air pressure. This can help identify issues like fluid build-up, ear infections, or eardrum perforations.
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NPI NPI Number Validation
How NPI Validation Works
The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.
To verify the NPI 1023053154, we treat the final digit (4) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 46. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (50 - 46 = 4).
Digit-by-digit view
Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.
Step 1: Double every other digit from the right
Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.
Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant
Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.
Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10
The next multiple of ten after 46 is 50. The difference is the calculated check digit.
Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1023053154, enumerated as an "individual" on June 20, 2006.
The provider is located at 3857 WOLVERINE STREET NE #16C SALEM, OR 97305 and the phone number is (503) 588-1039.
Hearing Instrument Specialist with taxonomy code 237700000X.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: BridgeSpan Health Company, Moda Health Plan, Inc.,. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.