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ORL ASSOCIATES
NPI 1437112224
Otolaryngology - Otology & Neurotology in Palmerton, PA

Active since April 11, 2006
217 FRANKLIN AVE, SUITE 5, PALMERTON, PA 18071(610) 824-5050(610) 824-5053 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 22, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Orl Associates NPPES

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

ORL ASSOCIATES (NPI 1437112224) is a healthcare organization registered as an otology & neurotology in Palmerton, Pennsylvania and active in the NPI registry since April 2006. The organization lists Andrew M Wakstein, President, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1437112224
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207YX0901X
Legal Business NameOTORHINOLARYNGOLOGY ASSOCIATES, P.C.
Location Address217 FRANKLIN AVE, SUITE 5Palmerton, PA 18071-1509
Mailing Address217 Franklin Ave, Suite 5Palmerton, PA 18071-1509 · (610) 824-5050 · Fax (610) 824-5053
Phone(610) 824-5050
Fax(610) 824-5053
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialAndrew M WaksteinPresident · (610) 824-5050
Enumeration DateApril 11, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 22, 2020
✔ NPI 1437112224 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOtolaryngology · Otology & NeurotologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207YX0901X
Definition
An otolaryngologist who treats diseases of the ear and temporal bone, including disorders of hearing and balance. The additional training in otology and neurotology emphasizes the study of embryology, anatomy, physiology, epidemiology, pathophysiology, pathology, genetics, immunology, microbiology and the etiology of diseases of the ear and temporal bone.
217 FRANKLIN AVE, Palmerton, PA 18071
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsOrl Associates

Other Identifiers 3

Other03247700PA · Capital Blue Cross
OtherDA0683PA · Railroad Medicare
Other1468418PA · Blue Shield

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 Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Orl Associates is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

3

Medicare enrollment records show 3 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Orl Associates, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 3 practice at this address. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (3)

Kimberly Babbish, M.S.
Qualified Audiologist
NPI 1710934195
217 FRANKLIN AVE
Palmerton, PA 18071
(610) 824-5050
✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Eric Holender, D.O.
Otolaryngology
NPI 1992768543
217 FRANKLIN AVE SUITE 5
Palmerton, PA 18071
(610) 824-5050
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Andrew Wakstein, D.O.
Otolaryngology
NPI 1245292309
217 FRANKLIN AVE SUITE 5
Palmerton, PA 18071
(610) 824-5050
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

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 Otorhinolaryngology Associates, P.C.'s NPI number?

The NPI number for Otorhinolaryngology Associates, P.C. is 1437112224. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on April 11, 2006. The provider is doing business as Orl Associates.

Where is Otorhinolaryngology Associates, P.C. located?

Otorhinolaryngology Associates, P.C. is located at 217 Franklin Ave Suite 5, Palmerton, PA 18071. The listed phone number is (610) 824-5050.

What is Otorhinolaryngology Associates, P.C.'s specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Otolaryngology, specializing in Otology & Neurotology, with taxonomy code 207YX0901X.

Is Otorhinolaryngology Associates, P.C. enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Otorhinolaryngology Associates, P.C. is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Otorhinolaryngology Associates, P.C.?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 3 clinicians reassign their Medicare billing to Otorhinolaryngology Associates, P.C., in Otolaryngology and Qualified Audiologist. 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, 3 practice at this address. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Otorhinolaryngology Associates, P.C. accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware and Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan list Otorhinolaryngology Associates, P.C. 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 Otorhinolaryngology Associates, P.C. 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.