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Active NPI 1982123774 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Loretta Louise Hedges , AuD

Audiologist • Decatur, IL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Loretta Hedges, AuD is a certified Audiologist practicing in Decatur, IL. With approximately 11 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Florida College Of Medicine in 2015, Dr. Hedges delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 101 W MCKINLEY AVE.

Dr. Hedges is affiliated with Decatur Memorial Hospital and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test, eardrum testing using ear probe, test for eardrum and muscle function. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

101 W Mckinley Ave

Decatur, IL 625263286

Telephone 2178763682
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Florida College Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2015

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Audiologist in Decatur, IL

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
11 Yrs -5.8 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 16.8 Yrs
State Avg: 17.5 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
8 Specialists

Practicing in Decatur, IL (882 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
79.9% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Hedges (11 Years) 11 Yrs
Decatur Specialty Average (16.8 Years) 16.8 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
92557 Comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test
106 106 $151.57 $29.86
92567 Eardrum testing using ear probe
71 69 $49.13 $10.26
92550 Test for eardrum and muscle function
27 27 $97.56 $19.92

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Audiologist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 231H00000X

State License IL 147-000463

(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.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Decatur Memorial Hospital

241 W Weaver Rd, Forsyth, IL 625359766

Phone: 2178765220

Decatur Memorial Hospital

101 W Mckinley Ave, Decatur, IL 625263286

Phone: 2178763682

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

14 Associated Practitioners
Dr. Bethany Gibson , MD

Allergy & Immunology

NPI 1043278013

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1104883735

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1194247239

Doctor of Audiology

Cassie Briggs , APN

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1194362392

Advanced Practice Nurse

Dr. Edward Murphy , MD

Allergy & Immunology - Allergy

NPI 1518926112

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1528026580

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active September 13, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location September 13, 2017

Registered at 101 W MCKINLEY AVE, DECATUR, IL 625263286 (Tel: (217) 876-3682)

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Updated Business Mailing Address September 13, 2017

Registered at 101 W MCKINLEY AVE, DECATUR, IL 625263286 (Tel: 2178763682)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated September 13, 2017

Recorded as LORETTA HEDGES, AUD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) September 13, 2017

Audiologist (License #147-000463 in IL)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration September 13, 2017

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1982123774
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: September 13, 2017
Last Update: July 21, 2022
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

101 W Mckinley Ave

Decatur, IL 625263286

Phone: 2178763682

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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