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LAURA LEE RITCHIE M.S. AUD
NPI 1386925741
Audiologist in Houston, TX

Active since August 30, 2011Accepts Medicare Assignment
85.88/100
CMS Quality Rating
2727 W HOLCOMBE BLVD, HOUSTON, TX 77025(713) 442-0000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 9, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 9, 2021, Jun 15, 2021, Apr 21, 2021 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2021).

About Laura Lee Ritchie M.s. Aud NPPES

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

LAURA LEE RITCHIE M.S. AUD (NPI 1386925741) is an individual audiologist in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (80441) and active in the NPI registry since August 2011. She maintains a secondary practice location in Houston and is a graduate of Other (1996).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1386925741
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy231H00000X
Provider Legal NameLAURA LEE RITCHIECredential: M.S. AUD
Location Address2727 W HOLCOMBE BLVDHouston, TX 77025-2527
Mailing Address11511 Shadow Creek Parkway Hr/credentialing ServicesPearland, TX 77584-7298 · (713) 442-0000
Phone(713) 442-0000
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1996
Enumeration DateAugust 30, 2011
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 9, 20215 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 9, 2021
✔ NPI 1386925741 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 TX · 80441
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 ListedAudiologist-Hearing Aid FitterTaxonomy 237600000X · License 80441 (TX)
2727 W HOLCOMBE BLVD, Houston, TX 77025
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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Laura Lee Skipper M.s.

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1915 Gessner Rd, STE 225Houston, TX 77024-2527 · Phone (713) 467-5787 · Fax (713) 467-0965

Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid418065502TX
Medicaid418065503TX

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas.Insurance ›

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

Laura Lee Ritchie M.s. Aud 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 ID244404358
PECOS Enrollment IDI20111129000162

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.

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.
129 services129 patients
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.
122 services122 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77025 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
$58.24 typical visit price
range $58.24 – $176.98
Typical copayment $14.56 (range $14.56 – $44.24)
Most-billed visit code 99202
Established Patient
$72.62 typical visit price
range $18.60 – $143.93
Typical copayment $18.15 (range $4.65 – $35.98)
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.

85.88/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality75.42
Promoting Interoperability98
Improvement Activities40

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

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

JOSHUA E LEIF O.D.
Optometrist
2727 W HOLCOMBE BLVD, 4TH FLOOR, OPTOMETRY
HOUSTON, TX 77025
Harris County (713) 442-0000
MAHER DAAS MD
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
2727 W HOLCOMBE BLVD
HOUSTON, TX 77025
Harris County (713) 442-0000
MIGUEL ERNESTO VELEZ M.D.
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
2727 W HOLCOMBE BLVD
HOUSTON, TX 77025
Harris County (713) 442-0000
JIMMY DAVID GEORGE PA-C
Physician Assistant (Surgical)
2727 W HOLCOMBE BLVD
HOUSTON, TX 77025
Harris County (713) 442-0000
CHRISTINA ANDREA RAPPAZZO SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
2727 W HOLCOMBE BLVD
HOUSTON, TX 77025
Harris County (713) 442-0000
KELSEY-SEYBOLD MEDICAL GROUP, PLLC
Clinic/Center (Multi-Specialty)
2727 W HOLCOMBE BLVD
HOUSTON, TX 77025
Harris County (713) 442-0000
MARIANNA KARPINOS MD
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
2727 W HOLCOMBE BLVD
HOUSTON, TX 77025
Harris County (713) 442-0000
JENNIFER DIANE KIMBERLY MA-CCC-A
Audiologist
2727 W HOLCOMBE BLVD
HOUSTON, TX 77025
Harris County (713) 442-0000

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 Laura Ritchie's NPI number?

The NPI number for Laura Ritchie is 1386925741. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 30, 2011. The provider is also known as Laura Lee Skipper M.S..

Where is Laura Ritchie located?

Laura Ritchie practices at 2727 W Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77025. The listed phone number is (713) 442-0000.

What is Laura Ritchie's specialty?

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

Is Laura Ritchie enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Laura Ritchie 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 Laura Ritchie accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas list Laura Ritchie 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 Laura Ritchie was last updated on August 9, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.