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CLAIRE ELIZABETH DUFRENE AU.D.
NPI 1710506837
Audiologist in Hammond, LA

Active since April 09, 2020Accepts Medicare Assignment
16038 DOCTORS BLVD, HAMMOND, LA 70403(985) 419-8080(985) 542-0282 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 6, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 6, 2025, Apr 9, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

About Claire Elizabeth Dufrene Au.d. NPPES

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

CLAIRE ELIZABETH DUFRENE AU.D. (NPI 1710506837) is an individual audiologist in Hammond, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (8534) and active in the NPI registry since April 2020. She maintains a secondary practice location in Mandeville and is a graduate of Other (2020).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1710506837
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy231H00000X
Provider Legal NameCLAIRE ELIZABETH DUFRENECredential: AU.D.
Location Address16038 DOCTORS BLVDHammond, LA 70403-1478
Mailing Address16038 Doctors BlvdHammond, LA 70403-1478 · (985) 419-8080 · Fax (985) 542-0282
Phone(985) 419-8080
Fax(985) 542-0282
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2020
Enumeration DateApril 9, 2020
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 6, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 6, 2025
✔ NPI 1710506837 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyAudiologistSpeech, Language and Hearing Service Providers
Taxonomy Code231H00000X
License✔ Licensed in LA · 8534
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 8534 (LA)
16038 DOCTORS BLVD, Hammond, LA 70403
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11327 W Causeway ApproachMandeville, LA 70471-3043 · Phone (985) 419-8080 · Fax (985) 542-0282

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, HMO Louisiana.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

Claire Elizabeth Dufrene 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 ID2264862770
PECOS Enrollment IDI20200424001321

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 3

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.

Placement of ear probe for computerized measurement of repeated sounds with interpretation and report 92588
This procedure involves placing a probe in your ear to measure how it responds to repeated sounds. The data is then interpreted by a computer to assess your hearing health. The findings are compiled into a report for further evaluation.
20 services19 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.
18 services17 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.
17 services16 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 70403 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
$53.43 typical visit price
range $53.43 – $164.73
Typical copayment $13.35 (range $13.35 – $41.18)
Most-billed visit code 99202
Established Patient
$67.06 typical visit price
range $16.64 – $133.62
Typical copayment $16.76 (range $4.16 – $33.40)
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 6

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

DR. JENI ABRAMS DUNNINGTON AU.D.
Audiologist
16038 DOCTORS BLVD
HAMMOND, LA 70403
Tangipahoa Parish (985) 419-8080
PREMIER HEARING AND BALANCE, LLC
Audiologist
16038 DOCTORS BLVD
HAMMOND, LA 70403
Tangipahoa Parish (985) 419-8080
BARTELS & ASSOCIATES, INC
Audiologist
16038 DOCTORS BLVD
HAMMOND, LA 70403
Tangipahoa Parish (985) 419-8080
DR. MARY MILLER PHD, CCC-A
Audiologist
16038 DOCTORS BLVD
HAMMOND, LA 70403
Tangipahoa Parish (985) 419-8080
BARTELS & ASSOCIATES, INC.
Audiologist
16038 DOCTORS BLVD
HAMMOND, LA 70403
Tangipahoa Parish (985) 429-9877
SARA ELIZABETH POHLMAN AU.D.
Audiologist
16038 DOCTORS BLVD
HAMMOND, LA 70403
Tangipahoa Parish (985) 401-4360

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 Claire Dufrene's NPI number?

The NPI number for Claire Dufrene is 1710506837. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 9, 2020.

Where is Claire Dufrene located?

Claire Dufrene practices at 16038 Doctors Blvd, Hammond, LA 70403. The listed phone number is (985) 419-8080.

What is Claire Dufrene's specialty?

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

Is Claire Dufrene enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Claire Dufrene 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 Claire Dufrene accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana and HMO Louisiana list Claire Dufrene 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 Claire Dufrene was last updated on March 6, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 17 months 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.