Melissa M Collins, AUD - Medicare Audiologist in Ames, IA

Melissa M Collins, AUD is a medicare enrolled "Audiologist" provider in Ames, Iowa. She graduated from medical school in 1999 and has 25 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Qualified Audiologist. She is a member of the group practice Mcfarland Clinic Pc and her current practice location is 1215 Duff Ave, Ames, Iowa. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (515) 239-4421.

Melissa M Collins is licensed to practice in Iowa (license number 00518) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1992978266.

Contact Information

Melissa M Collins, AUD
1215 Duff Ave,
Ames, IA 50010-5400
(515) 239-4421
(515) 239-4539

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameMelissa M Collins
GenderFemale
SpecialityQualified Audiologist
Experience25 Years
Location1215 Duff Ave, Ames, Iowa
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Melissa M Collins graduated from medical school in 1999
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1992978266
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/08/2008
  • Last Update Date: 12/10/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3173694700
  • Enrollment ID: I20080625000227

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Melissa M Collins such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1992978266NPI-NPPES
00783OtherIALICENSE

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
231H00000XAudiologist 00783 (Iowa)Secondary
231H00000XAudiologist 00518 (Iowa)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Mcfarland Clinic Pc1254244239314

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Melissa M Collins allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Provider NameMcfarland Clinic Pc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1639135643
PECOS PAC ID: 1254244239
Enrollment ID: O20031106000338

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Melissa M Collins is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Melissa M Collins, AUD
1215 Duff Ave, Po Box 3014,
Ames, IA 50010-5400

Ph: (515) 239-4421
Melissa M Collins, AUD
1215 Duff Ave,
Ames, IA 50010-5400

Ph: (515) 239-4421

Reviews and Comments


Audiologist in Ames, IA

Ms. Nicole M. Vold, MA,CCC-A
Audiologist
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1215 Duff Ave, Ames, IA 50010
Phone: 515-239-4480    Fax: 515-239-4539
Mrs. Judith Ann Smith, CCC A
Audiologist
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 118 E 13th St, Hearing Unlimited, Ames, IA 50010
Phone: 515-233-1367    Fax: 515-233-1012

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