Active NPI 1003369760 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Sara C Mooney , AuD

Audiologist • Hickory, NC

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Sara Mooney, AuD is a certified Audiologist practicing in Hickory, NC. With approximately 10 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2016, Dr. Mooney delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 304 10TH AVE NE.

Dr. Mooney is affiliated with Carolina Ear Nose And Throat-Sinus And Allergy Center Pa and accepts Medicare assignment.

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

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

304 10th Ave Ne

Hickory, NC 28601

Telephone 8283222183

Fax 8283222389

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Carolina Ear, Nose & Throat-Sinus And Allergy Center Pa Facility NPI 1831151539

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2016

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Audiologist in Hickory, NC

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

10 Yrs -3.7 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 13.7 Yrs

State Avg: 15.0 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

18 Specialists

Practicing in Hickory, NC (820 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

66.8% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Mooney (10 Years) 10 Yrs

Hickory Specialty Average (13.7 Years) 13.7 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92557 Comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test	229	227	$103.26	$34.32
92567 Eardrum testing using ear probe	206	204	$46.00	$15.25
92540 Evaluation and testing for balance with recording	11	11	$302.27	$100.21

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92557 Comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test	214	207	$111.02	$35.58
92567 Eardrum testing using ear probe	196	189	$48.57	$15.66
92537 Test to assess balance during warm and cool irrigation in both ears	24	23	$118.97	$38.82
92540 Evaluation and testing for balance with recording	24	23	$321.22	$104.59

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92557 Comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test	218	205	$134.10	$37.00
92567 Eardrum testing using ear probe	205	193	$62.40	$16.20
92540 Evaluation and testing for balance with recording	23	23	$385.06	$109.26
92537 Test to assess balance during warm and cool irrigation in both ears	23	23	$127.75	$40.54

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92557 Comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test	88	87	$119.70	$37.30
92567 Eardrum testing using ear probe	84	83	$71.40	$15.70
92540 Evaluation and testing for balance with recording	23	23	$341.90	$107.52
92537 Test to assess balance during warm and cool irrigation in both ears	22	22	$77.18	$40.94
92547 Use of electrodes during balance testing	20	20	$110.25	$9.39

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92557 Comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test	135	134	$119.70	$37.04
92567 Eardrum testing using ear probe	130	129	$71.40	$15.37
92547 Use of electrodes during balance testing	17	17	$110.25	$8.01
92540 Evaluation and testing for balance with recording	17	17	$341.90	$104.85
92537 Test to assess balance during warm and cool irrigation in both ears	17	17	$77.18	$40.77

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92557 Comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test	216	205	$117.97	$36.67
92567 Eardrum testing using ear probe	202	193	$70.34	$14.60
92540 Evaluation and testing for balance with recording	61	59	$341.90	$94.95
92537 Test to assess balance during warm and cool irrigation in both ears	60	59	$77.18	$37.42
92547 Use of electrodes during balance testing	41	40	$110.25	$6.94

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92557 Comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test	252	239	$119.70	$36.29
92567 Eardrum testing using ear probe	250	236	$71.40	$13.88
92537 Test to assess balance during warm and cool irrigation in both ears	41	39	$77.18	$36.06
92540 Evaluation and testing for balance with recording	41	39	$341.90	$91.62
92547 Use of electrodes during balance testing	14	14	$110.25	$5.61

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92557 Comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test	311	294	$119.70	$36.42
92567 Eardrum testing using ear probe	306	289	$71.40	$13.88
92537 Test to assess balance during warm and cool irrigation in both ears	31	31	$77.18	$35.22
92540 Evaluation and testing for balance with recording	31	31	$341.90	$89.00

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Audiologist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 231H00000X

State License MI 1601000738

(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

Carolina Ear Nose And Throat-Sinus And Allergy Center Pa

304 10th Ave Ne, Hickory, NC 286013883

Phone: 8283222183266

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

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Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events

✅

NPI Profile Active August 08, 2016

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location August 08, 2016

Registered at 304 10TH AVE NE, HICKORY, NC 28601 (Tel: 8283222183)

📍

Updated Business Mailing Address August 08, 2016

Registered at 256-C 10TH AVE NE, HICKORY, NC 28601 (Tel: 8283222183)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated August 08, 2016

Recorded as SARA MOONEY, AUD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 08, 2016

Audiologist (License #1601000738 in MI)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration July 29, 2016

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1003369760

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: July 29, 2016

Last Update: August 08, 2016

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

256-C 10th Ave Ne

Hickory, NC 28601

Phone: 8283222183

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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