CENTER FOR HEARING, LTD.
NPI 1417941709
Audiologist-Hearing Aid Fitter in Fort Smith, AR

Q: What is Center For Hearing, Ltd.'s NPI number?

The NPI number for Center For Hearing, Ltd. is 1417941709. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on September 1, 2005.

Q: What is Center For Hearing, Ltd.'s specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Audiologist-Hearing Aid Fitter with taxonomy code 237600000X.

Active since September 01, 2005

4300 ROGERS AVE, SUITE 42, FORT SMITH, AR 72903(479) 785-3277(479) 785-3278 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 22, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

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About Center For Hearing, Ltd. NPPES

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

CENTER FOR HEARING, LTD. (NPI 1417941709) is a healthcare organization registered as an audiologist-hearing aid fitter in Fort Smith, Arkansas and active in the NPI registry since September 2005. The organization lists Kelley R Machan, President, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1417941709

Entity TypeOrganization

Primary Taxonomy237600000X

Legal Business NameCENTER FOR HEARING, LTD.

Location Address4300 ROGERS AVE, SUITE 42Fort Smith, AR 72903-3143

Mailing Address4300 Rogers Ave, Suite 42Fort Smith, AR 72903-3143 · (479) 785-3277 · Fax (479) 785-3278

Phone(479) 785-3277

Fax(479) 785-3278

Organization SubpartNo

Authorized OfficialKelley R MachanPresident · (479) 785-3277

Enumeration DateSeptember 1, 2005

Last NPPES UpdateAugust 22, 2020

✔ NPI 1417941709 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAudiologist-Hearing Aid FitterSpeech, Language and Hearing Service Providers

Taxonomy Code237600000X

Definition

An audiologist/hearing aid fitter is the professional who specializes in evaluating and treating people with hearing loss, conducts a wide variety of tests to determine the exact nature of an individual's hearing problem, presents a variety of treatment options to patients, dispenses and fits hearing aids, administers tests of balance to evaluate dizziness and provides hearing rehabilitation training. This classification should be used where individuals are licensed as audiologist-hearing aid fitters as opposed to states that license individuals as audiologists.

4300 ROGERS AVE, Fort Smith, AR 72903

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Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, revalidation and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Center For Hearing, Ltd. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Medicare Revalidation Due Date

Revalidation due by December 31, 2026

Medicare-enrolled providers and suppliers confirm their enrollment information with CMS on a set cycle, every 5 years for most and every 3 years for medical equipment suppliers. CMS sets the due date for each enrollment.

StateEnrollment IDDue date

StateArkansasEnrollment IDO20091109000216Non-DME Part B · Clinic/Group PracticeDue dateDecember 31, 2026

Source: CMS Revalidation Due Date List, October 2026 release.

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

Medicare enrollment records show 4 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Center For Hearing, Ltd., which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 1 practice at this address and 4 within 10 miles. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (4)

Lora Boyd, AUDIOLOGIST

Qualified Audiologist

NPI 1679688584

4300 ROGERS AVE STE 15
Fort Smith, AR 72903

(479) 785-3277

✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Tracy Cash, AUD

Qualified Audiologist

NPI 1083914147

4300 ROGERS AVE SUITE 15
Fort Smith, AR 72903

(479) 785-3277

✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Kelley Linton, AU.D.

Qualified Audiologist

NPI 1255323002

4300 ROGERS AVE SUITE 15
Fort Smith, AR 72903

(479) 785-3277

✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Kailey Thompson, AU.D.

Qualified Audiologist

NPI 1487331500

7200 CAMERON PARK DR
Fort Smith, AR 72903

(479) 785-3277

✔ Accepts Medicare2.3 mi

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

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 Center For Hearing, Ltd.'s NPI number?

The NPI number for Center For Hearing, Ltd. is 1417941709. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on September 1, 2005.

Where is Center For Hearing, Ltd. located?

Center For Hearing, Ltd. is located at 4300 Rogers Ave Suite 42, Fort Smith, AR 72903. The listed phone number is (479) 785-3277.

What is Center For Hearing, Ltd.'s specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Audiologist-Hearing Aid Fitter with taxonomy code 237600000X.

Is Center For Hearing, Ltd. enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Center For Hearing, Ltd. is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

When is Center For Hearing, Ltd.'s Medicare revalidation due?

According to the CMS Revalidation Due Date List (October 2026 release), the Medicare Non-DME Part B enrollment for this organization (Arkansas, Clinic/Group Practice) is due for revalidation by December 31, 2026. Medicare providers and suppliers revalidate their enrollment every 5 years, and medical equipment suppliers every 3 years. Confirm current requirements with your Medicare Administrative Contractor.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Center For Hearing, Ltd.?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 4 clinicians, all in Qualified Audiologist, reassign their Medicare billing to Center For Hearing, Ltd.. A 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 the clinician's services. Of these, 1 practice at this address and 4 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Center For Hearing, Ltd. accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Ambetter of Oklahoma and 1 other insurer list Center For Hearing, Ltd. 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 Center For Hearing, Ltd. was last updated on August 22, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.