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KRISTAL MILLS RISKA AUD, PHD
NPI 1245516798
Audiologist in Mountain Home, TN

Active since October 28, 2011Accepts Medicare Assignment
JAMES H QUILLEN VA MEDICAL CENTER /LAMONT STREET, BLDG 69--AUDIOLOGY 126, MOUNTAIN HOME, TN 37684(423) 926-1171 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 1, 2014. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Kristal Mills Riska Aud, Phd NPPES

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

KRISTAL MILLS RISKA AUD, PHD (NPI 1245516798) is an individual audiologist in Mountain Home, Tennessee, licensed in North Carolina (9712) and active in the NPI registry since October 2011. She is affiliated with Duke University Hospital and is a graduate of Other (2011).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1245516798
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy231H00000X
Provider Legal NameKRISTAL MILLS RISKACredential: AUD, PHD
Location AddressJAMES H QUILLEN VA MEDICAL CENTER /LAMONT STREET, BLDG 69--AUDIOLOGY 126Mountain Home, TN 37684
Mailing AddressJames H. Quillen/va Medical Center, Bldg 69 (audiology (126)Mountain Home, TN 37684 · (423) 926-1171
Phone(423) 926-1171
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2011
Enumeration DateOctober 28, 2011
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 1, 2014
✔ NPI 1245516798 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 NC · 9712
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.
JAMES H QUILLEN VA MEDICAL CENTER /LAMONT STREET, Mountain Home, TN 37684
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Other Identifiers 2

Medicare PINQ38361ANC
Medicaid7413694NC

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, Ambetter of Tennessee and more.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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Kristal Mills Riska Aud, Phd 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 ID4688831530
PECOS Enrollment IDI20120203000221

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Kristal Riska reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Duke Health Integrated Practice, Inc.
100 mi
Family Medicine
131 MEDICAL PARK RD STE 302
Mooresville, NC 28117
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 3,671 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1760288633 (704) 660-4750

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 4

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.

Evaluation and testing for balance with recording 92540
This procedure involves a series of evaluations and tests to analyze your balance. Recordings are made to track your performance, helping identify any issues. This aids in determining the best treatment for any balance disorders you may have.
40 services40 patients
Test to assess balance during warm and cool irrigation in both ears 92537
This is a test called caloric stimulation, used to check your balance function. During this procedure, warm and cool water are gently introduced into your ears. Your eye movements are then observed, as they can indicate issues with balance or inner ear function.
22 services22 patients
Test for abnormal eye movement using a rotating chair 92546
A rotating chair test helps doctors assess balance issues. You'll sit in a motorized chair that spins at controlled speeds. As the chair moves, your eye movements are monitored to identify any irregularities, which can indicate balance disorders.
21 services21 patients
Test to assess balance during warm or cool irrigation in both ears 92538
This procedure, known as caloric testing, helps evaluate balance. Warm or cool water or air is gently introduced into your ears. This stimulates inner ear sensors, causing eye movements that can indicate balance issues. It's non-invasive and safe.
15 services15 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Duke University Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Durham, NC
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number340030
Location2100 Erwin RdDurham, NC 27705 · Durham County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 37684 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
$52.64 typical visit price
range $52.64 – $160.89
Typical copayment $13.16 (range $13.16 – $40.22)
Most-billed visit code 99202
Established Patient
$66.01 typical visit price
range $16.72 – $131.41
Typical copayment $16.50 (range $4.18 – $32.85)
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.

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 Kristal Riska's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kristal Riska is 1245516798. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 28, 2011.

Where is Kristal Riska located?

Kristal Riska practices at James H Quillen VA Medical Center /Lamont Street Bldg 69--Audiology 126, Mountain Home, TN 37684. The listed phone number is (423) 926-1171.

What is Kristal Riska's specialty?

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

Is Kristal Riska enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kristal Riska 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.

Which organization bills Medicare for Kristal Riska's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Kristal Riska reassigns Medicare benefits to Duke Health Integrated Practice, Inc. (Mooresville, NC). The 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 Kristal Riska's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Kristal Riska accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, Ambetter of Tennessee, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC and Cigna Healthcare list Kristal Riska 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.

Is Kristal Riska affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Kristal Riska is affiliated with Duke University Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kristal Riska was last updated on August 1, 2014. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 years 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.