DR. RICHARD CHARLES HOBEN AU.D.
NPI 1801040571
Audiologist in Acton, MA

Q: What is Richard Hoben's NPI number?

The NPI number for Richard Hoben is 1801040571. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 7, 2008.

Q: What is Richard Hoben's specialty?

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

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Richard Hoben was last updated on September 10, 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.

Active since November 07, 2008

525 MAIN ST, SUITE 3, ACTON, MA 01720(978) 264-4300 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 10, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

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About Dr. Richard Charles Hoben Au.d. NPPES

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

DR. RICHARD CHARLES HOBEN AU.D. (NPI 1801040571) is an individual audiologist in Acton, Massachusetts, licensed in Virginia (2201 001382) and active in the NPI registry since November 2008.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1801040571

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy231H00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. RICHARD CHARLES HOBENCredential: AU.D.

Location Address525 MAIN ST, SUITE 3Acton, MA 01720-3955

Mailing Address20820 Route 19 Ste ACranberry Twp, PA 16066-6006 · (724) 779-4444 · Fax (724) 304-0155

Phone(978) 264-4300

Sole ProprietorNo

Enumeration DateNovember 7, 2008

Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 10, 2020

NPPES CertifiedSeptember 10, 2020

✔ NPI 1801040571 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 VA · 2201 001382

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.

525 MAIN ST, Acton, MA 01720

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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)

Dr. Richard Charles Hoben Au.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Medicare Billing Reassignments

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

Ericj Furst MD PC

395 mi

Otolaryngology

5504 BACKLICK RD
Springfield, VA 22151

Reassigned Medicare billing, District of Columbia enrollment
Medicare enrollment name: Eric J Furst MD PC
2 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1720272461 (703) 941-9552

Cranberry Hearing And Balance Center, LLC

466 mi

Audiologist-Hearing Aid Fitter

20820 ROUTE 19 STE A
Cranberry Township, PA 16066

Reassigned Medicare billing, District of Columbia enrollment
3 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1821260548 (724) 779-4444

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

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.

200 services196 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.

97 services96 patients

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 5

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

HOWARD H. ZUBICK, PH.D.

Clinic/Center (Hearing and Speech)

525 MAIN ST
ACTON, MA 01720

Middlesex County (978) 264-4300

MS. KELLI LYNNE KIRSHTEIN MSW

Social Worker (Clinical)

525 MAIN ST
ACTON, MA 01720

Middlesex County (978) 264-4003

KRISTIN ELIZABETH KEMOS H.I.S.

Hearing Instrument Specialist

525 MAIN ST
ACTON, MA 01720

Middlesex County (978) 264-4300

MRS. LINDA R. MERCHANT M.ED. CCC-A

Audiologist

525 MAIN ST
ACTON, MA 01720

Middlesex County (978) 264-4300

DR. HOWARD HENRY ZUBICK PH.D.

Audiologist

525 MAIN ST
ACTON, MA 01720

Middlesex County (978) 264-4300

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 Richard Hoben's NPI number?

The NPI number for Richard Hoben is 1801040571. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 7, 2008.

Where is Richard Hoben located?

Richard Hoben practices at 525 Main St Suite 3, Acton, MA 01720. The listed phone number is (978) 264-4300.

What is Richard Hoben's specialty?

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

Is Richard Hoben enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Richard Hoben is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Richard Hoben's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Richard Hoben reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Ericj Furst MD PC (Springfield, VA) and Cranberry Hearing And Balance Center, LLC (Cranberry Township, 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 Richard Hoben's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Richard Hoben was last updated on September 10, 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.