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MELISSA J PALMER M.A., CCC-A
NPI 1255322954
Audiologist in Clayton, NC

Active since November 02, 2005Accepts Medicare Assignment
922 NC HIGHWAY 42 W, CLAYTON, NC 27520(919) 241-7734(919) 879-8625 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 31, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Melissa J Palmer M.a., Ccc-a NPPES

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

MELISSA J PALMER M.A., CCC-A (NPI 1255322954) is an individual audiologist in Clayton, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (4289) and active in the NPI registry since November 2005. She is a graduate of Other (1996).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1255322954
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy231H00000X
Provider Legal NameMELISSA J PALMERCredential: M.A., CCC-A
Location Address922 NC HIGHWAY 42 WClayton, NC 27520-7434
Mailing Address922 Nc Highway 42 WClayton, NC 27520-7434 · (919) 241-7734 · Fax (919) 879-8625
Phone(919) 241-7734
Fax(919) 879-8625
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1996
Enumeration DateNovember 2, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 31, 2022
NPPES CertifiedMarch 31, 2022
✔ NPI 1255322954 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyAudiologistSpeech, Language and Hearing Service Providers
Taxonomy Code231H00000X
License✔ Licensed in NC · 4289
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.
Also ListedHearing Instrument SpecialistTaxonomy 237700000X · License 863 (NC)
922 NC HIGHWAY 42 W, Clayton, NC 27520
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Other Identifiers 8

Other863NC · Nc Hearing Aid Dealers An
OtherA6876NC · Medcost
Other4289NC · Board Of Examiners Speech
Other#01629NC · Bcbs
Other2723803NC · Aetna
Other9008165NC · Phcs
Medicaid7411162NC
Other7614311NC · Aetna

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include AmeriHealth Caritas Next, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC.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

Melissa J Palmer M.a., Ccc-a 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 ID3678513348
PECOS Enrollment IDI20050512000167

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.

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.
49 services49 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.
36 services36 patients
Test for hearing various pitches using earphone 92552
This is a hearing test where earphones are worn to detect different pitch levels. Sounds of various frequencies are played, and you indicate when you hear them. This helps evaluate your hearing ability. It's safe, comfortable, and non-invasive.
21 services21 patients
Test for ability to detect and repeat spoken words with speech recognition 92556
This is a hearing test where you'll listen to spoken words through headphones and repeat them. It helps evaluate your ability to understand speech. It's a simple, non-invasive procedure that provides valuable information about your hearing health.
18 services18 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 27520 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
$54.12 typical visit price
range $54.12 – $165.09
Typical copayment $13.53 (range $13.53 – $41.27)
Most-billed visit code 99202
Established Patient
$67.72 typical visit price
range $17.21 – $134.61
Typical copayment $16.93 (range $4.30 – $33.65)
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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 2

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

CLAYTON AUDIOLOGY PLLC
Audiologist
922 NC HIGHWAY 42 W
CLAYTON, NC 27520
Johnston County (919) 241-7734
DR. MEAGAN BRIANNA THORNTON AU.D
Audiologist
922 NC HIGHWAY 42 W
CLAYTON, NC 27520
Johnston County (919) 241-7734

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 Melissa Palmer's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melissa Palmer is 1255322954. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 2, 2005.

Where is Melissa Palmer located?

Melissa Palmer practices at 922 Nc Highway 42 W, Clayton, NC 27520. The listed phone number is (919) 241-7734.

What is Melissa Palmer's specialty?

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

Is Melissa Palmer enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Melissa Palmer 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 Melissa Palmer accept?

Health plans from AmeriHealth Caritas Next and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC list Melissa Palmer 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 Melissa Palmer was last updated on March 31, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.