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RURAL AUDIOLOGY SERVICES, INC.
NPI 1841496403
Audiologist in Waupaca, WI

Active since June 21, 2007
800 RIVERSIDE DR, WAUPACA, WI 54981(715) 258-1119(715) 258-1130 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 22, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Rural Audiology Services, Inc. NPPES

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

RURAL AUDIOLOGY SERVICES, INC. (NPI 1841496403) is a healthcare organization registered as an audiologist in Waupaca, Wisconsin and active in the NPI registry since June 2007. The organization lists Becky Lynn Franz, Audiologist, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1841496403
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy231H00000X
Legal Business NameRURAL AUDIOLOGY SERVICES, INC.
Location Address800 RIVERSIDE DRWaupaca, WI 54981-1943
Mailing Address1030 7th StPlover, WI 54467-2564 · (715) 345-2148 · Fax (715) 346-0082
Phone(715) 258-1119
Fax(715) 258-1130
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialBecky Lynn FranzAudiologist · (715) 345-2148
Enumeration DateJune 21, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 22, 2020
✔ NPI 1841496403 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ 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.
800 RIVERSIDE DR, Waupaca, WI 54981
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Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Rural Audiology Services, Inc. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

2

Medicare enrollment records show 2 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Rural Audiology Services, Inc., which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 1 practice at this address and 2 within 10 miles. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (2)

Cari Kramer, AUD
Qualified Audiologist
NPI 1902928369
800 RIVERSIDE DR
Waupaca, WI 54981
(715) 258-1121
✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Becky Franz, M.S. CCC-A
Qualified Audiologist
NPI 1831210764
N3063 CTY HWY QQ
Waupaca, WI 54981
(715) 602-4046
✔ Accepts Medicare2.2 mi

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 Rural Audiology Services, Inc.'s NPI number?

The NPI number for Rural Audiology Services, Inc. is 1841496403. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on June 21, 2007.

Where is Rural Audiology Services, Inc. located?

Rural Audiology Services, Inc. is located at 800 Riverside Dr, Waupaca, WI 54981. The listed phone number is (715) 258-1119.

What is Rural Audiology Services, Inc.'s specialty?

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

Is Rural Audiology Services, Inc. enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Rural Audiology Services, Inc. is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Rural Audiology Services, Inc.?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 2 clinicians, all in Qualified Audiologist, reassign their Medicare billing to Rural Audiology Services, Inc.. A 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 the clinician's services. Of these, 1 practice at this address and 2 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Rural Audiology Services, Inc. accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield list Rural Audiology Services, Inc. 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 Rural Audiology Services, Inc. was last updated on August 22, 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.