FRANCIS X. BAUR AU.D.
NPI 1659546737
Audiologist in Hershey, PA

Active since April 29, 2008
500 UNVERSITY DRIVE, HERSHEY, PA 17033(800) 243-1455 Get Directions Write a Review

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

About Francis X. Baur Au.d. NPPES

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

FRANCIS X. BAUR AU.D. (NPI 1659546737) is an individual audiologist in Hershey, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (AT006066) and active in the NPI registry since April 2008.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1659546737
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy231H00000X
Provider Legal NameFRANCIS X. BAURCredential: AU.D.
Location Address500 UNVERSITY DRIVEHershey, PA 17033-0858
Mailing AddressPo Box 858, Mc A410Hershey, PA 17033-0858 · (800) 243-1455
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateApril 29, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateJune 18, 2020
NPPES CertifiedJune 18, 2020
✔ NPI 1659546737 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 PA · AT006066
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.
500 UNVERSITY DRIVE, Hershey, PA 17033

Accepted 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)

Francis X. Baur Au.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Medicare Billing Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Francis Baur reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Critical Care Medicine
500 UNIVERSITY DR
Hershey, PA 17033
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Pennsylvania enrollment
  • 2,216 clinicians in this Medicare group
Audiologist
54 W END RD
Hanover Twp, PA 18706
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Pennsylvania enrollment

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 Francis Baur's NPI number?

The NPI number for Francis Baur is 1659546737. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 29, 2008.

Where is Francis Baur located?

Francis Baur practices at 500 Unversity Drive, Hershey, PA 17033. The listed phone number is (800) 243-1455.

What is Francis Baur's specialty?

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

Is Francis Baur enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Francis Baur is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Francis Baur's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Francis Baur reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: The Milton S Hershey Medical Center Physicians Group (Hershey, PA) and Amplified Hearing LLC (Hanover Twp, PA). Each 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 Francis Baur's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Francis Baur accept?

Health plans from Oscar Health Plan, Inc. and Oscar Insurance Company list Francis Baur 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 Francis Baur was last updated on June 18, 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.