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 weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 20 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.

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: November 01, 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, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

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

Medicare Billing Reassignments

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

Permanente Medical Group Inc

25 mi

Internal Medicine

710 LAWRENCE EXPRESSWAY
Santa Clara, CA 95051

Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
20,078 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1073606299 (408) 851-1000

Bass Medical Group

50 mi

Orthopaedic Surgery

19842 LAKE CHABOT RD
Castro Valley, CA 94546

Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
347 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1093181646 (510) 886-8844

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 5

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.

345 services337 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.

207 services205 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.

141 services138 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.

137 services134 patients

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.

108 services107 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.

DR. RACHEL ERSOFF AUD

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