MELANIE MUHLESTEIN AU.D.
NPI 1679175020
Audiologist in Kennewick, WA

Q: What is Melanie Muhlestein's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melanie Muhlestein is 1679175020. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 11, 2020. The provider is also known as Melanie Ford Ms.

Q: What is Melanie Muhlestein's specialty?

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

Active since November 11, 2020Accepts Medicare Assignment

4015 W CLEARWATER AVE, KENNEWICK, WA 99336(509) 736-4005(509) 737-9525 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 27, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 11, 2021, Nov 11, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

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About Melanie Muhlestein Au.d. NPPES

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

MELANIE MUHLESTEIN AU.D. (NPI 1679175020) is an individual audiologist in Kennewick, Washington, licensed in Washington (LD61508445) and active in the NPI registry since November 2020. She maintains a secondary practice location in Walla Walla and is a graduate of Other (2023).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1679175020

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy231H00000X

Provider Legal NameMELANIE MUHLESTEINCredential: AU.D.

Location Address4015 W CLEARWATER AVEKennewick, WA 99336-2631

Mailing Address4015 W Clearwater AveKennewick, WA 99336-2631 · (509) 736-4005 · Fax (509) 737-9525

Phone(509) 736-4005

Fax(509) 737-9525

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2023

Enumeration DateNovember 11, 2020

Last NPPES UpdateDecember 27, 20232 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedDecember 27, 2023

✔ NPI 1679175020 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyAudiologistSpeech, Language and Hearing Service Providers

Taxonomy Code231H00000X

Licenses✔ Licensed in WA · LD61508445✔ Licensed in ID · AUD-4478

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-Hearing Aid FitterTaxonomy 237600000X · License LD61508445 (WA)

4015 W CLEARWATER AVE, Kennewick, WA 99336

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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Melanie Ford Ms

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1300 S 2nd AveWalla Walla, WA 99362-3035 · Phone (509) 876-4541 · Fax (509) 525-1998

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska, Providence Health Plan.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Melanie Muhlestein Au.d. 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 ID941614143

PECOS Enrollment IDI20240111002203

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 4

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.

Exam of ear using a microscope 92504

An exam of the ear using a microscope allows a detailed view of the ear structures. This non-invasive procedure helps identify issues such as infections, blockages, or ear damage. It's a safe, quick, and painless way to evaluate ear health.

334 services265 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.

164 services164 patients

Test for eardrum and muscle function 92550

This test assesses the health of your eardrum and muscles linked to hearing. A small device is placed in your ear that creates pressure changes and sounds. Your ear's responses are recorded to determine if they are functioning properly.

140 services140 patients

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.

20 services20 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 99336 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

$57.27 typical visit price

range $57.27 – $172.80

Typical copayment $14.31 (range $14.31 – $43.20)

Most-billed visit code 99202

Established Patient

$71.29 typical visit price

range $18.56 – $141.11

Typical copayment $17.82 (range $4.64 – $35.27)

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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 8

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

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