DR. KARI NICOLE HANCHER AUD
NPI 1932766441
Audiologist in Inver Grove Heights, MN

Q: What is Kari Hancher's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kari Hancher is 1932766441. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 21, 2019.

Q: What is Kari Hancher'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 Kari Hancher was last updated on January 10, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 21 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 May 21, 2019Accepts Medicare Assignment

5655 BLAINE AVE E, INVER GROVE HEIGHTS, MN 55076(518) 887-8006 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 10, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 10, 2025, Aug 6, 2024, Mar 20, 2023 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2019).

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About Dr. Kari Nicole Hancher Aud NPPES

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

DR. KARI NICOLE HANCHER AUD (NPI 1932766441) is an individual audiologist in Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota, licensed in Minnesota (529010) and active in the NPI registry since May 2019. She is a graduate of Texas Tech University Health Science Center School Of Medicine (2019).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1932766441

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy231H00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. KARI NICOLE HANCHERCredential: AUD

Location Address5655 BLAINE AVE EInver Grove Heights, MN 55076

Mailing Address5655 Blaine Ave EInver Grove Heights, MN 55076

Phone(518) 887-8006

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSTexas Tech University Health Science Center School Of MedicineGraduated 2019

Enumeration DateMay 21, 2019

Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 10, 20254 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedJanuary 7, 2025

✔ NPI 1932766441 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAudiologistSpeech, Language and Hearing Service Providers

Taxonomy Code231H00000X

Licenses✔ Licensed in MN · 529010✔ Licensed in WI · 694-156

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.

5655 BLAINE AVE E, Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076

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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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Kari Nicole Hancher 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 ID6103157383

PECOS Enrollment IDI20250221001795

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Kari Hancher reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Andros Ent & Sleep Center PA

0.1 mi

Sleep Medicine

5565 BLAINE AVE, SUITE 225
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076

Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
10 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1578807491 (651) 888-7800

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.

90 services88 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.

23 services22 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 55076 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

$56.00 typical visit price

range $56.00 – $168.28

Typical copayment $14.00 (range $14.00 – $42.07)

Most-billed visit code 99202

Established Patient

$69.74 typical visit price

range $18.32 – $138.04

Typical copayment $17.43 (range $4.58 – $34.51)

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.

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 Kari Hancher's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kari Hancher is 1932766441. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 21, 2019.

Where is Kari Hancher located?

Kari Hancher practices at 5655 Blaine Ave E, Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076. The listed phone number is (518) 887-8006.

What is Kari Hancher's specialty?

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

Is Kari Hancher enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kari Hancher 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.

Which organization bills Medicare for Kari Hancher's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Kari Hancher reassigns Medicare benefits to Andros Ent & Sleep Center PA (Inver Grove Heights, MN). The 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 Kari Hancher'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 Kari Hancher was last updated on January 10, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 21 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.