MARGARET M KOST M.A.
NPI 1710141908
Audiologist in Painesville, OH

Active since July 16, 2008Accepts Medicare Assignment
90.9/100
CMS Quality Rating
7580 AUBURN ROAD, #103, PAINESVILLE, OH 44077(440) 352-1474(440) 352-2662 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 5, 2010. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Margaret M Kost M.a. NPPES

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

MARGARET M KOST M.A. (NPI 1710141908) is an individual audiologist in Painesville, Ohio and active in the NPI registry since July 2008. She is a graduate of Other (1989).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1710141908
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy231H00000X
Provider Legal NameMARGARET M KOSTCredential: M.A.
Location Address7580 AUBURN ROAD, #103Painesville, OH 44077
Mailing Address7580 Auburn Road, #103Painesville, OH 44077 · (440) 352-1474 · Fax (440) 352-2662
Fax(440) 352-2662
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1989
Enumeration DateJuly 16, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateApril 5, 2010
NPI 1710141908 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyAudiologistSpeech, Language and Hearing Service Providers
Taxonomy Code231H00000X
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 A-0751 (OH)
7580 AUBURN ROAD, Painesville, OH 44077

Other Identifiers 1

Medicare PINKO4247651

Accepted Insurance

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

Margaret M Kost M.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 ID8325107162
PECOS Enrollment IDI20081107000317

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 7

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.

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.
231 services224 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.
173 services173 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.
163 services162 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.
70 services68 patients
Evaluation and testing for balance with recording 92540
This procedure involves a series of evaluations and tests to analyze your balance. Recordings are made to track your performance, helping identify any issues. This aids in determining the best treatment for any balance disorders you may have.
35 services35 patients
Test to assess balance during warm and cool irrigation in both ears 92537
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.
32 services32 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 44077 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
$54.34 typical visit price
range $54.34 – $166.65
Typical copayment $13.58 (range $13.58 – $41.66)
Most-billed visit code 99202
Established Patient
$68.07 typical visit price
range $17.10 – $135.40
Typical copayment $17.01 (range $4.27 – $33.85)
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.

90.9/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality81.8
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 17

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

Family Medicine
7580 AUBURN ROAD, SUITE 202
CONCORD TWP, OH 44077
Otolaryngology
7580 AUBURN ROAD, #103
PAINESVILLE, OH 44077
Audiologist
7580 AUBURN ROAD, #103
PAINESVILLE, OH 44077
Dermatology
7580 AUBURN ROAD, STE. 301
CONCORD TOWNSHIP, OH 44077
Audiologist-Hearing Aid Fitter
7580 AUBURN ROAD, #103
PAINESVILLE, OH 44077
Pain Medicine (Interventional Pain Medicine)
7580 AUBURN ROAD, SUITE 102
PAINESVILLE, OH 44077
Specialist
7580 AUBURN ROAD, #103
PAINESVILLE, OH 44077
Audiologist
7580 AUBURN ROAD, #103
PAINESVILLE, OH 44077

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 Margaret Kost's NPI number?

The NPI number for Margaret Kost is 1710141908. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 16, 2008.

Where is Margaret Kost located?

Margaret Kost practices at 7580 Auburn Road #103, Painesville, OH 44077. The listed phone number is (440) 352-1474.

What is Margaret Kost's specialty?

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

Is Margaret Kost enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Margaret Kost is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Margaret Kost accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, Antidote Health Plan of Ohio, Inc. and CareSource and 1 other insurer list Margaret Kost 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 Margaret Kost was last updated on April 5, 2010. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 16 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.