Dr. Melissa M. Collins , AuD
Audiologist • Ames, IA
Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary
Dr. Melissa Collins, AuD is a certified Audiologist practicing in Ames, IA. With approximately 27 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 1999, Dr. Collins delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1215 DUFF AVE.
Dr. Collins is affiliated with Mcfarland Clinic Pc and accepts Medicare assignment.
Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include eardrum testing using ear probe, comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test, test for hearing various pitches using earphone and device placed against the bone. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.
Practice Location & Contact Primary Location
1215 Duff Ave
Ames, IA 500105400
Medicare Profile & Education
Other
1999
✓ Accepts Assignment
In-Person Only
Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights
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Practicing in Ames, IA (195 Statewide)
In-Person Office Visits Only
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Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison
Performed Procedures & Service Volume
Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner
| HCPCS Code & Description | Services | Patients | Submitted Charge | Medicare Allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
92567
Eardrum testing using ear probe
|
373 | 338 | $44.95 | $15.05 |
|
92557
Comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test
|
257 | 256 | $107.82 | $33.93 |
|
92553
Test for hearing various pitches using earphone and device placed against the bone
|
30 | 30 | $98.90 | $41.12 |
Medical Specialties & State Licenses
CMS Verified: 2020-12-10NUCC Taxonomy Code: 231H00000X
(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.
NUCC Taxonomy Code: 231H00000X
(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.
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Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations
Mcfarland Clinic Pc
3500 University Blvd, Ames, IA 500103014
Phone: 5152393040
Mcfarland Clinic Pc
1215 Duff Ave, Ames, IA 500105400
Phone: 5152394400
Practice Associates & Co-Workers
Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax
Audiologist
Master of Arts, CCCA
Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Nurse Practitioner
Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Otolaryngology
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Career & Practice History Timeline
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NPI status registered as active in NPPES database
Registered at 1215 DUFF AVE, AMES, IA 500105400 (Tel: 5152394421)
Registered at 1215 DUFF AVE, PO BOX 3014, AMES, IA 500105400 (Tel: 5152394421)
Recorded as MELISSA COLLINS, AUD.
Audiologist (License #00518 in IA)
First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.
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Mailing Address
1215 Duff Ave, Po Box 3014
Ames, IA 500105400
Phone: 5152394421
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