MS. MELANIE DIANE HAMMACK FRIEND AUD
NPI 1215248034
Audiologist in Pace, FL

Q: What is Melanie Hammack Friend's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melanie Hammack Friend is 1215248034. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 25, 2010.

Q: What is Melanie Hammack Friend's specialty?

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

Active since June 25, 2010

3754 HIGHWAY 90 STE 350, PACE, FL 32571(850) 889-4261 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 2, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

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About Ms. Melanie Diane Hammack Friend Aud NPPES

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

MS. MELANIE DIANE HAMMACK FRIEND AUD (NPI 1215248034) is an individual audiologist in Pace, Florida, licensed in Florida (AY1618) and active in the NPI registry since June 2010. She maintains a secondary practice location in Pensacola.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1215248034

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy231H00000X

Provider Legal NameMS. MELANIE DIANE HAMMACK FRIENDCredential: AUD

Location Address3754 HIGHWAY 90 STE 350Pace, FL 32571-1098

Mailing Address580 Howard AveSomerset, NJ 08873-1113

Phone(850) 889-4261

Sole ProprietorNo

Enumeration DateJune 25, 2010

Last NPPES UpdateJuly 2, 2026

NPPES CertifiedJuly 2, 2026

✔ NPI 1215248034 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 FL · AY1618

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.

3754 HIGHWAY 90 STE 350, Pace, FL 32571

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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 15147 N 9th Ave Ste 315Pensacola, FL 32504-8794 · Phone (850) 473-0112 · Fax (850) 473-0118

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Oscar Health Maintenance Organization of Florida, Oscar Health Plan, Inc., Oscar Insurance Company.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Ms. Melanie Diane Hammack Friend Aud is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Medicare Billing Reassignments

Medicare enrollment records show Melanie Hammack Friend reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Audiology Services Company Usa, LLC

0.4 mi

Hearing and Speech

3754 US HIGHTWAY 90, SUITE 390A
Pace, FL 32571

Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
10 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1902364094 (732) 529-7120

Destin Hearing Associates LLC

54 mi

Hearing and Speech

141 MACK BAYOU LOOP STE 202
Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459

Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
2 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1114506144 (850) 622-1185

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

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.

78 services75 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.

76 services73 patients

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 Melanie Hammack Friend's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melanie Hammack Friend is 1215248034. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 25, 2010.

Where is Melanie Hammack Friend located?

Melanie Hammack Friend practices at 3754 Highway 90 Ste 350, Pace, FL 32571. The listed phone number is (850) 889-4261.

What is Melanie Hammack Friend's specialty?

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

Is Melanie Hammack Friend enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Melanie Hammack Friend is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Melanie Hammack Friend's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Melanie Hammack Friend reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Audiology Services Company Usa, LLC (Pace, FL) and Destin Hearing Associates LLC (Santa Rosa Beach, FL). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Melanie Hammack Friend's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Melanie Hammack Friend accept?

Health plans from Oscar Health Maintenance Organization of Florida, Oscar Health Plan, Inc. and Oscar Insurance Company list Melanie Hammack Friend 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 Melanie Hammack Friend was last updated on July 2, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 months 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.