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DR. LORETTA LOUISE HEDGES AUD
NPI 1982123774
Audiologist in Decatur, IL

Active since September 13, 2017Accepts Medicare Assignment
101 W MCKINLEY AVE, DECATUR, IL 62526(217) 876-3682 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 21, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 21, 2022, Sep 13, 2017 (2 updates tracked since 2017).

About Dr. Loretta Louise Hedges Aud NPPES

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

DR. LORETTA LOUISE HEDGES AUD (NPI 1982123774) is an individual audiologist in Decatur, Illinois, licensed in Illinois (147-000463) and active in the NPI registry since September 2017. She is affiliated with Decatur Memorial Hospital and is a graduate of University Of Florida College Of Medicine (2015).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1982123774
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy231H00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. LORETTA LOUISE HEDGESCredential: AUD
Location Address101 W MCKINLEY AVEDecatur, IL 62526-3286
Mailing Address101 W Mckinley AveDecatur, IL 62526-3286 · (217) 876-3682
Phone(217) 876-3682
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Florida College Of MedicineGraduated 2015
Enumeration DateSeptember 13, 2017
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 21, 20222 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1982123774 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 IL · 147-000463
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.
101 W MCKINLEY AVE, Decatur, IL 62526
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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

Dr. Loretta Louise Hedges 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 ID3072873546
PECOS Enrollment IDI20180131001657

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 3

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.
106 services106 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.
71 services69 patients
Test for eardrum and muscle function 92550
This test assesses the health of your eardrum and muscles linked to hearing. A small device is placed in your ear that creates pressure changes and sounds. Your ear's responses are recorded to determine if they are functioning properly.
27 services27 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Decatur Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Decatur, IL
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number140135
Location2300 North Edward StreetDecatur, IL 62526 · Macon County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 62526 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
$54.80 typical visit price
range $54.80 – $168.44
Typical copayment $13.70 (range $13.70 – $42.11)
Most-billed visit code 99202
Established Patient
$68.64 typical visit price
range $17.16 – $136.56
Typical copayment $17.16 (range $4.29 – $34.14)
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. BETHANY T GIBSON M.D.
Allergy & Immunology
101 W MCKINLEY AVE, ENTA ALLERGY, HEAD & NECK INSTITUTE
DECATUR, IL 62526
Macon County (217) 876-3682
ASSOCIATED OTOLARYNGOLOGISTS OF DECATUR
Hearing Aid Equipment
101 W MCKINLEY AVE, 101W MCKINLEY AVE
DECATUR, IL 62526
Macon County (217) 876-3372
DR. ALYSSA DALE FITZGERALD AUD
Audiologist
101 W MCKINLEY AVE
DECATUR, IL 62526
Macon County (217) 876-3682
CASSIE N BRIGGS APN
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
101 W MCKINLEY AVE
DECATUR, IL 62526
Macon County (217) 876-3682
DR. EDWARD ELIAS MURPHY III M.D.
Allergy & Immunology (Allergy)
101 W MCKINLEY AVE
DECATUR, IL 62526
Macon County (217) 876-3682
DR. TERENCE R WOODS M.D.
Otolaryngology
101 W MCKINLEY AVE, ENTA ALLERGY, HEAD & NECK INSTITUTE
DECATUR, IL 62526
Macon County (217) 876-3682
DR. JEFFREY MICHAEL ULIS MD
Otolaryngology
101 W MCKINLEY AVE
DECATUR, IL 62526
Macon County (217) 876-3682
DR. STEVEN M SOBOL M.D.
Otolaryngology (Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck)
101 W MCKINLEY AVE, ENTA ALLERGY, HEAD & NECK INSTITUTE
DECATUR, IL 62526
Macon County (217) 876-3682

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 Loretta Hedges's NPI number?

The NPI number for Loretta Hedges is 1982123774. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 13, 2017.

Where is Loretta Hedges located?

Loretta Hedges practices at 101 W Mckinley Ave, Decatur, IL 62526. The listed phone number is (217) 876-3682.

What is Loretta Hedges's specialty?

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

Is Loretta Hedges enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Loretta Hedges 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.

Is Loretta Hedges affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Loretta Hedges is affiliated with Decatur Memorial Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Loretta Hedges was last updated on July 21, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.