MELISSA M. COLLINS AUD.
NPI 1992978266
Audiologist in Ames, IA

Q: What is Melissa Collins's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melissa Collins is 1992978266. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 8, 2008. The provider is also known as Melissa M. Pearson.

Q: What is Melissa Collins'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 Melissa Collins was last updated on December 10, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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 April 08, 2008Accepts Medicare Assignment

1215 DUFF AVE, AMES, IA 50010(515) 239-4421(515) 239-4539 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 10, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

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About Melissa M. Collins Aud. NPPES

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

MELISSA M. COLLINS AUD. (NPI 1992978266) is an individual audiologist in Ames, Iowa, licensed in Iowa (00518) and active in the NPI registry since April 2008. She is a graduate of Other (1999).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1992978266

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy231H00000X

Provider Legal NameMELISSA M. COLLINSCredential: AUD.

Location Address1215 DUFF AVEAmes, IA 50010-5400

Mailing Address1215 Duff Ave, Po Box 3014Ames, IA 50010-5400 · (515) 239-4421 · Fax (515) 239-4539

Phone(515) 239-4421

Fax(515) 239-4539

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1999

Enumeration DateApril 8, 2008

Last NPPES UpdateDecember 10, 2020

NPPES CertifiedDecember 10, 2020

✔ NPI 1992978266 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 IA · 00518✔ Licensed in IA · 00783

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.

1215 DUFF AVE, Ames, IA 50010

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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Melissa M. Pearson

Other Identifiers 1

Other00783IA · 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

Melissa M. Collins 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 ID3173694700

PECOS Enrollment IDI20080625000227

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.

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.

373 services338 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.

257 services256 patients

Test for hearing various pitches using earphone and device placed against the bone 92553

This is a hearing test that checks your ability to hear different pitches or frequencies. It involves wearing earphones and placing a device against your bone, usually behind the ear. It helps identify any hearing issues you might have.

30 services30 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 50010 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

$52.96 typical visit price

range $52.96 – $161.40

Typical copayment $13.24 (range $13.24 – $40.35)

Most-billed visit code 99202

Established Patient

$66.36 typical visit price

range $16.91 – $131.98

Typical copayment $16.59 (range $4.22 – $32.99)

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 20

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

KARL HAMOUCHE

Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)

1215 DUFF AVE
AMES, IA 50010

Story County (515) 239-4456

MARK R. MORRIS PA-C

Physician Assistant (Medical)

1215 DUFF AVE, MCFARLAND CLINIC, PC
AMES, IA 50010

Story County (515) 239-4496

NICHOLAS LELAND SKIBBA PHARMD

Pharmacist (Ambulatory Care)

1215 DUFF AVE
AMES, IA 50010

Story County (515) 239-4400

TROY MICHAEL MCDONOUGH M.S.P.T.

Physical Therapist

1215 DUFF AVE
AMES, IA 50010

Story County (515) 956-4095

BRIAN O'TOOL

Physical Therapist

1215 DUFF AVE
AMES, IA 50010

Story County (515) 956-4095

MATIAS ALBERTO GERSTNER MD

Internal Medicine

1215 DUFF AVE
AMES, IA 50010

Story County (515) 239-4431

DR. JUSTIN WADE RASH PHARMD

Pharmacist

1215 DUFF AVE
AMES, IA 50010

Story County (515) 232-7315

NATALIE NELSON

Physician Assistant

1215 DUFF AVE
AMES, IA 50010

Story County (515) 239-4475

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 Melissa Collins's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melissa Collins is 1992978266. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 8, 2008. The provider is also known as Melissa M. Pearson.

Where is Melissa Collins located?

Melissa Collins practices at 1215 Duff Ave, Ames, IA 50010. The listed phone number is (515) 239-4421.

What is Melissa Collins's specialty?

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

Is Melissa Collins enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Melissa Collins 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Melissa Collins was last updated on December 10, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.