MS. MELISSA ANN FRANKLIN M.A., CCC-A
NPI 1992962286
Audiologist-Hearing Aid Fitter in Charleston, SC

Q: What is Melissa Franklin's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melissa Franklin is 1992962286. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 22, 2008.

Q: What is Melissa Franklin's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Audiologist-Hearing Aid Fitter with taxonomy code 237600000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Melissa Franklin was last updated on April 12, 2011. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 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.

Active since May 22, 2008Accepts Medicare Assignment

78.91/100

CMS Quality Rating

1849 SAVAGE RD, CHARLESTON, SC 29407(843) 766-7103 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 12, 2011. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

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About Ms. Melissa Ann Franklin M.a., Ccc-a NPPES

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

MS. MELISSA ANN FRANKLIN M.A., CCC-A (NPI 1992962286) is an individual audiologist-hearing aid fitter provider in Charleston, South Carolina, licensed in South Carolina (3878) and active in the NPI registry since May 2008. She is a graduate of Memphis Hospital Medical College (2000).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1992962286

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy237600000X

Provider Legal NameMS. MELISSA ANN FRANKLINCredential: M.A., CCC-A

Location Address1849 SAVAGE RDCharleston, SC 29407-4726

Mailing Address1849 Savage RdCharleston, SC 29407-4726 · (843) 766-7103

Phone(843) 766-7103

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSMemphis Hospital Medical CollegeGraduated 2000

Enumeration DateMay 22, 2008

Last NPPES UpdateApril 12, 2011

✔ NPI 1992962286 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAudiologist-Hearing Aid FitterSpeech, Language and Hearing Service Providers

Taxonomy Code237600000X

License✔ Licensed in SC · 3878

Definition

An audiologist/hearing aid fitter is the professional who specializes in evaluating and treating people with hearing loss, conducts a wide variety of tests to determine the exact nature of an individual's hearing problem, presents a variety of treatment options to patients, dispenses and fits hearing aids, administers tests of balance to evaluate dizziness and provides hearing rehabilitation training. This classification should be used where individuals are licensed as audiologist-hearing aid fitters as opposed to states that license individuals as audiologists.

1849 SAVAGE RD, Charleston, SC 29407

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Other Identifiers 1

Medicare PINQ359255449SC

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include First Choice Next, Molina Healthcare.Insurance ›

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

Ms. Melissa Ann Franklin M.a., Ccc-a 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 ID42378333

PECOS Enrollment IDI20081028000099

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.

307 services282 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.

286 services274 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.

28 services28 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.

23 services22 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.

20 services19 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 29407 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

$53.57 typical visit price

range $53.57 – $163.84

Typical copayment $13.39 (range $13.39 – $40.96)

Most-billed visit code 99202

Established Patient

$67.12 typical visit price

range $16.96 – $133.52

Typical copayment $16.78 (range $4.24 – $33.38)

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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

78.91/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored as part of a group practice

Quality

91.45

Promoting Interoperability

Improvement Activities

Cost

47.44

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 15

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

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