RUTH H KASPAR AUD
NPI 1871631853
Audiologist in Santa Cruz, CA

Q: What is Ruth Kaspar's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ruth Kaspar is 1871631853. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 2, 2007.

Q: What is Ruth Kaspar'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 Ruth Kaspar was last updated on February 11, 2025. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.

Active since February 02, 2007Accepts Medicare Assignment

550 WATER ST STE A, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95060(831) 476-4414(831) 476-0264 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 11, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 19, 2026.

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About Ruth H Kaspar Aud NPPES

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

RUTH H KASPAR AUD (NPI 1871631853) is an individual audiologist in Santa Cruz, California, licensed in California (AU2125) and active in the NPI registry since February 2007. She is a graduate of Other (2006).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1871631853

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy231H00000X

Provider Legal NameRUTH H KASPARCredential: AUD

Location Address550 WATER ST STE ASanta Cruz, CA 95060-4126

Mailing Address550 Water St Ste ASanta Cruz, CA 95060-4126 · (831) 476-4414 · Fax (831) 476-0264

Phone(831) 476-4414

Fax(831) 476-0264

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2006

Enumeration DateFebruary 2, 2007

Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 11, 2025

NPPES CertifiedFebruary 11, 2025

✔ NPI 1871631853 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 CA · AU2125

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.

550 WATER ST STE A, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

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Other Identifiers 1

OtherAU2125CA · Audiology License

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

Ruth H Kaspar Aud 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 ID5294894077

PECOS Enrollment IDI20081107000626

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 6

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.

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.

423 services404 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.

391 services380 patients

Test for hearing various pitches using earphone 92552

This is a hearing test where earphones are worn to detect different pitch levels. Sounds of various frequencies are played, and you indicate when you hear them. This helps evaluate your hearing ability. It's safe, comfortable, and non-invasive.

34 services32 patients

Test for ability to detect and repeat spoken words with speech recognition 92556

This is a hearing test where you'll listen to spoken words through headphones and repeat them. It helps evaluate your ability to understand speech. It's a simple, non-invasive procedure that provides valuable information about your hearing health.

29 services28 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.

18 services18 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.

17 services17 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 95060 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

$62.97 typical visit price

range $62.97 – $186.69

Typical copayment $15.74 (range $15.74 – $46.67)

Most-billed visit code 99202

Established Patient

$77.84 typical visit price

range $21.02 – $153.16

Typical copayment $19.46 (range $5.25 – $38.29)

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 13

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

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