MRS. CAROLE STEPHENS READ M.ED.
NPI 1225035520
Audiologist in Lynchburg, VA

Active since June 30, 2005Accepts Medicare Assignment
94.46/100
CMS Quality Rating
2321 ATHERHOLT RD, LYNCHBURG, VA 24501(434) 947-3993(434) 947-3992 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 1, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 1, 2026, Oct 7, 2025, Aug 24, 2022 (3 updates tracked since 2022).

About Mrs. Carole Stephens Read M.ed. NPPES

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

MRS. CAROLE STEPHENS READ M.ED. (NPI 1225035520) is an individual audiologist in Lynchburg, Virginia, licensed in Virginia (2201000170) and active in the NPI registry since June 2005. She is a graduate of Other (1980).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1225035520
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy231H00000X
Provider Legal NameMRS. CAROLE STEPHENS READCredential: M.ED.
Location Address2321 ATHERHOLT RDLynchburg, VA 24501-2113
Mailing Address2321 Atherholt RdLynchburg, VA 24501-2113 · (434) 485-7382 · Fax (844) 689-3110
Fax(434) 947-3992
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1980
Enumeration DateJune 30, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateApril 1, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 1, 2026
NPI 1225035520 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 VA · 2201000170
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.

2321 ATHERHOLT RD, Lynchburg, VA 24501

Other Names 1

Other Name (5)V. Carole S Read M.ed.

Other Identifiers 5

Other086626VA · Anthem
Medicaid009450491VA
Other165675VA · Southern Health
Medicaid009109340VA
Other541250449VA · Federal Tax Id

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Mrs. Carole Stephens Read M.ed. 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 ID2062568363
PECOS Enrollment IDI20090928000359

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.
277 services272 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.
274 services267 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 24501 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$56.19 typical visit price
range $56.19 – $170.30
Typical copayment $14.04 (range $14.04 – $42.57)
Most-billed visit code 99202
Established Patient
$70.08 typical visit price
range $18.07 – $138.91
Typical copayment $17.52 (range $4.51 – $34.72)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

94.46/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality85.34
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost96.2

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 16

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

Otolaryngology
2321 ATHERHOLT RD, SUITE B
LYNCHBURG, VA 24501
Speech-Language Pathologist
2321 ATHERHOLT RD
LYNCHBURG, VA 24501
Otolaryngology
2321 ATHERHOLT RD
LYNCHBURG, VA 24501
Physician Assistant
2321 ATHERHOLT RD, SUITE B
LYNCHBURG, VA 24501
Otolaryngology
2321 ATHERHOLT RD
LYNCHBURG, VA 24501
Audiologist
2321 ATHERHOLT RD
LYNCHBURG, VA 24501
Audiologist
2321 ATHERHOLT RD
LYNCHBURG, VA 24501
Physician Assistant
2321 ATHERHOLT RD
LYNCHBURG, VA 24501

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 Carole Read's NPI number?

The NPI number for Carole Read is 1225035520. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 30, 2005. The provider is also known as V. Carole S Read M.Ed..

Where is Carole Read located?

Carole Read practices at 2321 Atherholt Rd, Lynchburg, VA 24501. The listed phone number is (434) 947-3993.

What is Carole Read's specialty?

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

Is Carole Read enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Carole Read 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Carole Read was last updated on April 1, 2026. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.