KATHLEEN AMY ROMERO AU.D
NPI 1528201431
Audiologist-Hearing Aid Fitter in Albuquerque, NM

NPI Status: Active since April 08, 2009

Contact Information

8300 CARMEL AVE NE STE 104
ALBUQUERQUE, NM
ZIP 87122
Phone: (505) 842-5810
Fax: (505) 213-0938

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  • Individual
  • Female
  • Years of Experience 17
  • Audiologist-Hearing Aid Fitter
  • Accepts Medicare Approved Payment

About KATHLEEN ROMERO

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Kathleen Romero, a provider established in Albuquerque, New Mexico with a medical specialization in Audiologist-hearing Aid Fitter and more than 17 years of experience. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1528201431 assigned on April 2009. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 237600000X with license number 4554 (NM). The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated 4 years ago.

NPI
1528201431
Provider Name
KATHLEEN AMY ROMERO AU.D
Other Name
KATHLEEN AMY ROMERO-JONES
Other Name Type
Former Name (1)
Gender
Female
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
8300 CARMEL AVE NE STE 104 ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87122
Location Phone
(505) 842-5810
Location Fax
(505) 213-0938
Mailing Address
8300 CARMEL AVE NE STE 104 ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87122
Mailing Phone
(505) 842-5810
Mailing Fax
(505) 213-0938
Medical School Name
OTHER
Graduation Year
2009
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
04-08-2009
Last Update Date
05-17-2022
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.

Classification

Audiologist-Hearing Aid Fitter

Taxonomy Code
237600000X
Type
Speech, Language and Hearing Service Providers
License No.
4554
License State
NM
Taxonomy Description
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.

Secondary Taxonomies

The provider has reported to the NPI enumerator additional taxonomy codes. Multiple taxonomy codes may represent subspecialties or other areas of specialization the provider maybe licensed to practice.

No. Taxonomy Code Type Classification /
Specialization
License No. (State)
1237600000XSpeech, Language and Hearing Service Providers

Audiologist-Hearing Aid Fitter

 

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Kathleen Romero is registered with Medicare and accepts claims assignment, this means the provider accepts the approved amount for the cost of rendered services as full payment. Participating providers may not charge beneficiaries more than the approved amount for their services. Please keep in mind that beneficiaries still have to pay a coinsurance or copayment amount for a visit or service.

What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.

  • PECOS PAC ID: 4385797810

    What is the PECOS Associate Control ID?
    A PAC ID is a unique 10-digit number assigned to an individual or organization healthcare provider in PECOS. The PAC ID is used to link together all the provider information, like tax identification numbers and organizational names. A PAC ID can be connected to multiple Enrollment IDs if an individual or organization has enrolled in PECOS more than once.

  • PECOS Enrollment ID: I20090731000357

    What is the Provider Enrollment ID?
    The Enrollment ID is a unique alphanumeric 15-digit code assigned to each new provider's PECOS enrollment application. The Enrollment ID is used to link together all the provider enrollment information like enrollment type, state, provider specialty, and reassignment of benefits.

  • Accepts Medicare Assignment? Yes

    What does it mean "accepts medicare assignment"?
    When a provider accepts Medicare assignment, the provider agrees to be paid directly by Medicare and to accept the payment amount approved by Medicare. Additionally, the provider agrees to not bill patients for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance amounts.
    A provider who doesn't accept assignment may charge you up to 15% over the Medicare-approved amount. This is known as the limiting charge. You may have to pay this amount, or it may be covered by another insurer.

Areas of Expertise

The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.

Analysis and reprogramming of inner ear implant (7 years or older)

An analysis and reprogramming of an inner ear implant involves checking the device's performance and adjusting its settings for optimal hearing. This non-invasive procedure helps ensure the implant continues to meet the patient's hearing needs.

This service was performed 24 times for 13 patients

Comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test

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.

This service was performed 221 times for 218 patients

Test for ability to detect and repeat spoken words with speech recognition

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.

This service was performed 27 times for 27 patients

Test for abnormal eye movement using 3 positions with recording

This test checks for unusual eye movements. You'll be asked to look in three different directions while a device records your eye movements. It helps identify any eye muscle or nerve issues. It's non-invasive and painless.

This service was performed 21 times for 18 patients

Test for abnormal eye movement using a moving target that moves back and forth with recording

This test examines eye movement by tracking your eyes as they follow a moving target. It helps detect any irregularities in eye motion. A device records your eye movements to provide accurate results. This information assists in diagnosing various eye conditions.

This service was performed 17 times for 17 patients

Test for abnormal eye movement using a moving target with recording

This test involves following a moving target with your eyes while a device records your eye movements. It helps identify any irregularities in eye movement, which can indicate certain health conditions. The procedure is non-invasive and painless.

This service was performed 17 times for 17 patients

Test for abnormal eye movement with recording

This procedure checks for unusual eye movement. It involves recording your eye movements while you follow a light or object with your eyes. This helps identify any issues with how your eyes move or focus, aiding in the diagnosis of certain conditions.

This service was performed 17 times for 17 patients

Test for hearing various pitches using earphone

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.

This service was performed 160 times for 160 patients

Test to assess balance during warm and cool irrigation in both ears

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.

This service was performed 17 times for 17 patients

Test to assess middle ear function

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.

This service was performed 349 times for 343 patients

Physician Visit Costs



The typical physician office visit costs for Medicare beneficiaries in this area are: $13.56 for a new patient copayment and $17 for an established patient copayment.

The pricing information below displays the copayment minimum, maximum and average amount that patients under Medicare are charged when visiting this provider as a new or established patient. Please keep in mind that these prices are just for reference purposes, and the actual prices charged by the provider might be different.

For patients covered under private health plans the prices below are also useful as healthcare pricing for private insurance is usually established as a function of Medicare prices. Private insurance covered patients should check their individual plans to determine the exact pricing.

The prices below reflect the costs for new and established patients in the 87122 ZIP code area.

New Patients Visit Costs *

The most utilized procedure code for new patients office visits is 99202

  • Average New Patient Price $54.26
  • Minimum New Patient Price $54.26
  • Maximum New Patient Price $166.8
  • Average New Patient Copayment $13.56
  • Minimum New Patient Copayment $13.56
  • Maximum New Patient Copayment $41.7

Established Patients Visit Costs *

The most utilized procedure code for established patients office visits is 99213

  • Average Established Patient Price $68
  • Minimum Established Patient Price $17
  • Maximum Established Patient Price $135.35
  • Average Established Patient Copayment $17
  • Minimum Established Patient Copayment $4.25
  • Maximum Established Patient Copayment $33.83

* The physician office visit costs information is generated by statistical analysis of similar providers in the same geographical area. The pricing information above IS NOT the amount charged by this provider.

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NPI NPI Number Validation

How NPI Validation Works

The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.

To verify the NPI 1528201431, we treat the final digit (1) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 59. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 59 = 1).

Digit-by-digit view

Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.

Pos 1
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 2
5
Unchanged
Pos 3
2
Doubled → 4
Pos 4
8
Unchanged
Pos 5
2
Doubled → 4
Pos 6
0
Unchanged
Pos 7
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 8
4
Unchanged
Pos 9
3
Doubled → 6
Check
1
Target digit
Regular digit Doubled digit Check digit

Step 1: Double every other digit from the right

Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.

1 → 2 2 → 4 2 → 4 1 → 2 3 → 6

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.

2 + 5 + 4 + 8 + 4 + 0 + 2 + 4 + 6 + 24 = 59

Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10

The next multiple of ten after 59 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.

60 - 59 = 1
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 1, which matches the last digit of 1528201431.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 2 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Audiologist
8300 CARMEL AVE NE STE 104
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87122
Audiologist
8300 CARMEL AVE NE STE 104
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87122

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1528201431, enumerated as an "individual" on April 08, 2009.

The provider is located at 8300 CARMEL AVE NE STE 104 ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87122 and the phone number is (505) 842-5810.

Audiologist-Hearing Aid Fitter with taxonomy code 237600000X.