DR. KENT J COLLINS AU.D.
NPI 1558564989
Audiologist in Laguna Woods, CA

Q: What is Kent Collins's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kent Collins is 1558564989. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 5, 2007.

Q: What is Kent Collins's specialty?

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

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kent Collins was last updated on May 2, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.

Active since June 05, 2007

24310 MOULTON PKWY STE D, LAGUNA WOODS, CA 92637(949) 830-5330(949) 830-6926 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 2, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 08, 2026.

Record update history: May 2, 2024, Jul 8, 2022, Mar 3, 2021 and 4 more (7 updates tracked since 2017).

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About Dr. Kent J Collins Au.d. NPPES

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

DR. KENT J COLLINS AU.D. (NPI 1558564989) is an individual audiologist in Laguna Woods, California, licensed in California (AU2994) and active in the NPI registry since June 2007. He maintains 3 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1558564989

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy231H00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. KENT J COLLINSCredential: AU.D.

Location Address24310 MOULTON PKWY STE DLaguna Woods, CA 92637-3306

Mailing Address6700 Washington Ave SEden Prairie, MN 55344-3405 · (612) 351-1529 · Fax (952) 914-7931

Phone(949) 830-5330

Fax(949) 830-6926

Sole ProprietorNo

Enumeration DateJune 5, 2007

Last NPPES UpdateMay 2, 20247 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedMay 2, 2024

✔ NPI 1558564989 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 4

★ Primary SpecialtyAudiologistSpeech, Language and Hearing Service Providers

Taxonomy Code231H00000X

License✔ Licensed in CA · AU2994

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 · Assistive Technology PractitionerTaxonomy 231HA2400X

Also ListedAudiologist-Hearing Aid FitterTaxonomy 237600000X · License DA5789 (AZ), 7479 (MN), A206 (NV), 4286 (NM)

Also ListedHearing Instrument SpecialistTaxonomy 237700000X · License 305 DISPENSING (NV)

24310 MOULTON PKWY STE D, Laguna Woods, CA 92637

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Secondary Practice Locations 3

Location 14624 Churchill St., Ste. 201Shoreview, MN 55126 · Phone (952) 486-7428

Location 28800 SE Sunnyside Rd Ste 300NClackamas, OR 97015-5703 · Phone (503) 256-7200 · Fax (503) 653-9125

Location 3200 E Travelers Trl Ste 125Burnsville, MN 55337-4108 · Phone (952) 314-4635 · Fax (855) 493-6906

Other Identifiers 2

Other640000586MN · Medicare

Medicaid927630000MN

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan, Ambetter Health, AmeriHealth Caritas Next and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Kent J Collins Au.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Kent Collins reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Northland Hearing Centers, Inc.

1,510 mi

Hearing and Speech

6700 WASHINGTON AVE S
Eden Prairie, MN 55344

Reassigned Medicare billing, Alaska, California, Florida and Minnesota enrollments

NPI 1225070667 (800) 328-8602

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

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 3

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

ACHINTYA BHOWMIK HIS

Hearing Instrument Specialist

24310 MOULTON PKWY STE D
LAGUNA WOODS, CA 92637

Orange County (949) 830-5330

NORTHLAND HEARING CENTER, INC.

Clinic/Center (Hearing and Speech)

24310 MOULTON PKWY STE D
LAGUNA WOODS, CA 92637

Orange County (949) 830-5330

SARAH SUNA RHEE NBC-HIS

Hearing Instrument Specialist

24310 MOULTON PKWY STE D
LAGUNA WOODS, CA 92637

Orange County (949) 830-5330

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 Kent Collins's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kent Collins is 1558564989. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 5, 2007.

Where is Kent Collins located?

Kent Collins practices at 24310 Moulton Pkwy Ste D, Laguna Woods, CA 92637. The listed phone number is (949) 830-5330.

What is Kent Collins's specialty?

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

Is Kent Collins enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kent Collins is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Kent Collins's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Kent Collins reassigns Medicare benefits to Northland Hearing Centers, Inc. (Eden Prairie, MN). The 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 Kent Collins's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Kent Collins accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan, AmeriHealth Caritas Next, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama and 15 other insurers list Kent Collins 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 Kent Collins was last updated on May 2, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.