SHARON MELROY KIPPENBROCK M.S., CCC-A
NPI 1649431396
Audiologist in Carbondale, IL

Q: What is Sharon Kippenbrock's NPI number?

The NPI number for Sharon Kippenbrock is 1649431396. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 24, 2008.

Q: What is Sharon Kippenbrock's specialty?

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

Active since June 24, 2008Accepts Medicare Assignment

75.73/100

CMS Quality Rating

2601 W MAIN ST, CARBONDALE, IL 62901(618) 549-5361(618) 351-4878 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 28, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 28, 2020, Nov 3, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

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About Sharon Melroy Kippenbrock M.s., Ccc-a NPPES

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

SHARON MELROY KIPPENBROCK M.S., CCC-A (NPI 1649431396) is an individual audiologist in Carbondale, Illinois, licensed in Illinois (147000590) and active in the NPI registry since June 2008. She is a graduate of Other (1991).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1649431396

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy231H00000X

Provider Legal NameSHARON MELROY KIPPENBROCKCredential: M.S., CCC-A

Location Address2601 W MAIN STCarbondale, IL 62901-1031

Mailing AddressPo Box 3988Carbondale, IL 62902-3988 · (618) 457-5200

Phone(618) 549-5361

Fax(618) 351-4878

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1991

Enumeration DateJune 24, 2008

Last NPPES UpdateDecember 28, 20202 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedDecember 28, 2020

✔ NPI 1649431396 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAudiologistSpeech, Language and Hearing Service Providers

Taxonomy Code231H00000X

License✔ Licensed in IL · 147000590

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.

2601 W MAIN ST, Carbondale, IL 62901

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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

Sharon Melroy Kippenbrock M.s., Ccc-a 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 ID2961650569

PECOS Enrollment IDI20120924000028

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 5

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.

281 services275 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.

209 services209 patients

Test for hearing various pitches using earphone and device placed against the bone 92553

This is a hearing test that checks your ability to hear different pitches or frequencies. It involves wearing earphones and placing a device against your bone, usually behind the ear. It helps identify any hearing issues you might have.

39 services39 patients

Test for hearing various pitches using earphone 92552

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.

14 services14 patients

Placement of ear probe for computerized measurement of sound with interpretation and report 92587

This procedure involves placing a small probe in your ear to measure sounds. It's a painless process that helps doctors understand your hearing ability. The results will be interpreted and a report will be provided for further assessment.

13 services13 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 62901 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

$54.80 typical visit price

range $54.80 – $168.44

Typical copayment $13.70 (range $13.70 – $42.11)

Most-billed visit code 99202

Established Patient

$68.64 typical visit price

range $17.16 – $136.56

Typical copayment $17.16 (range $4.29 – $34.14)

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.

75.73/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored as part of a group practice

Quality

63.09

Promoting Interoperability

100

Improvement Activities

Cost

45.26

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