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MELINDA M ECKHORN AU.D.
NPI 1215225859
Audiologist in Plainfield, IL

Q: What is Melinda Eckhorn's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melinda Eckhorn is 1215225859. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 18, 2011. The provider is also known as Melinda M Oij.

Q: What is Melinda Eckhorn's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Audiologist with taxonomy code 231H00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Melinda Eckhorn was last updated on September 25, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 20 days ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.

Active since July 18, 2011

24600 W 127TH ST STE 130, PLAINFIELD, IL 60585(815) 416-6800 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 25, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 11, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 25, 2026, May 24, 2019, Feb 18, 2016 (3 updates tracked since 2016).

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About Melinda M Eckhorn Au.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

MELINDA M ECKHORN AU.D. (NPI 1215225859) is an individual audiologist in Plainfield, Illinois, licensed in Illinois (147001393) and active in the NPI registry since July 2011. She maintains a secondary practice location in Hinsdale and is a graduate of Rush Medical College Of Rush University (2011).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1215225859

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy231H00000X

Provider Legal NameMELINDA M ECKHORNCredential: AU.D.

Location Address24600 W 127TH ST STE 130Plainfield, IL 60585-9507

Mailing AddressPo Box 713260Chicago, IL 60677-1260 · (630) 469-9200

Phone(815) 416-6800

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSRush Medical College Of Rush UniversityGraduated 2011

Enumeration DateJuly 18, 2011

Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 25, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedSeptember 25, 2026

✔ NPI 1215225859 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAudiologistSpeech, Language and Hearing Service Providers

Taxonomy Code231H00000X

License✔ Licensed in IL · 147001393

Definition

(1) A specialist in evaluation, habilitation and rehabilitation of those whose communication disorders center in whole or in part in hearing function. Audiologists are autonomous professionals who identify, assess, and manage disorders of the auditory, balance and other neural systems. Audiologists provide audiological (aural) rehabilitation to children and adults across the entire age span. Audiologists select, fit and dispense amplification systems such as hearing aids and related devices. (2) An audiologist is a person qualified by a master's degree in audiology, licensed by the state, where applicable, and practicing within the scope of that license. Audiologists evaluate and treat patients with impaired hearing. They plan, direct and conduct rehabilitative programs with audiotry substitutional devises (hearing aids) and other therapy.

24600 W 127TH ST STE 130, Plainfield, IL 60585

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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Melinda M Oij

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 111 Salt Creek Ln Ste 101Hinsdale, IL 60521-3032 · Phone (630) 789-3110

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Home State Health, Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Melinda M Eckhorn Au.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID9537321740

PECOS Enrollment IDI20120504000540

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test 92557

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.

76 services72 patients

Test to assess middle ear function 92567

A 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.

49 services43 patients

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

DR. SANDRA L. K. BANAS M.D.

Otolaryngology

24600 W 127TH ST STE 130
PLAINFIELD, IL 60585

Will County (815) 416-6800

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Melinda Eckhorn's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melinda Eckhorn is 1215225859. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 18, 2011. The provider is also known as Melinda M Oij.

Where is Melinda Eckhorn located?

Melinda Eckhorn practices at 24600 W 127th St Ste 130, Plainfield, IL 60585. The listed phone number is (815) 416-6800.

What is Melinda Eckhorn's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Audiologist with taxonomy code 231H00000X.

Is Melinda Eckhorn enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Melinda Eckhorn is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Melinda Eckhorn accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware and Ambetter from Home State Health list Melinda Eckhorn as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Melinda Eckhorn was last updated on September 25, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 20 days ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.