MS. CATHY S. FLESCHNER M.A.
NPI 1578596623
Audiologist in Frederick, MD

NPI Status: Active since July 09, 2006

Contact Information

27 W 7TH ST
FREDERICK, MD
ZIP 21701
Phone: (301) 694-9111
Fax: (301) 694-5445

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  • Individual
  • Female
  • Years of Experience 19
  • Audiologist
  • Accepts Medicare Approved Payment

About CATHY FLESCHNER

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Cathy Fleschner, a provider established in Frederick, Maryland with a medical specialization in Audiologist and more than 19 years of experience. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1578596623 assigned on July 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 231H00000X with license number 00729 (MD). The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated 18 years ago.

NPI
1578596623
Provider Name
MS. CATHY S. FLESCHNER M.A.
Gender
Female
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
27 W 7TH ST FREDERICK, MD 21701
Location Phone
(301) 694-9111
Location Fax
(301) 694-5445
Mailing Address
10628 OLD BARN RD NEW MARKET, MD 21774
Mailing Phone
(301) 865-8515
Medical School Name
OTHER
Graduation Year
2007
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
07-09-2006
Last Update Date
07-08-2007
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Audiologists like Cathy Fleschner are experts in diagnosing issues related to various parts of the ear, including the outer, middle, and inner ear. They can identify conditions like vertigo, balance issues, hearing loss, and tinnitus, offering treatments based on a patient’s specific condition and severity. These specialists use specialized equipment to assess the cause and extent of hearing impairments, employing tools like audiometers to evaluate the range of frequencies and volumes a person can hear. In addition, audiologists counsel patients and their families, providing advice on managing and adapting to hearing loss.

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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

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Classification

Audiologist

Taxonomy Code
231H00000X
Type
Speech, Language and Hearing Service Providers
License No.
00729
License State
MD
Taxonomy Description
(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.

Insurance Plans Accepted

According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:

Specific plan information not avaialable, please contact the provider to verify if your insurance plan is accepted.

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*Please verify directly with this provider to make sure your insurance plan is currently accepted.

Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
235721MEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIED (04)MD 

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Cathy Fleschner is registered with Medicare and accepts claims assignment, this means the provider accepts the approved amount for the cost of rendered services as full payment. Participating providers may not charge beneficiaries more than the approved amount for their services. Please keep in mind that beneficiaries still have to pay a coinsurance or copayment amount for a visit or service.

What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.

  • PECOS PAC ID: 4183782246

    What is the PECOS Associate Control ID?
    A PAC ID is a unique 10-digit number assigned to an individual or organization healthcare provider in PECOS. The PAC ID is used to link together all the provider information, like tax identification numbers and organizational names. A PAC ID can be connected to multiple Enrollment IDs if an individual or organization has enrolled in PECOS more than once.

  • PECOS Enrollment ID: I20081020000201

    What is the Provider Enrollment ID?
    The Enrollment ID is a unique alphanumeric 15-digit code assigned to each new provider's PECOS enrollment application. The Enrollment ID is used to link together all the provider enrollment information like enrollment type, state, provider specialty, and reassignment of benefits.

  • Accepts Medicare Assignment? Yes

    What does it mean "accepts medicare assignment"?
    When a provider accepts Medicare assignment, the provider agrees to be paid directly by Medicare and to accept the payment amount approved by Medicare. Additionally, the provider agrees to not bill patients for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance amounts.
    A provider who doesn't accept assignment may charge you up to 15% over the Medicare-approved amount. This is known as the limiting charge. You may have to pay this amount, or it may be covered by another insurer.

Areas of Expertise

The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.

Comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test

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.

This service was performed 25 times for 25 patients

Test for ability to detect and repeat spoken words with speech recognition

This is a hearing test where you'll listen to spoken words through headphones and repeat them. It helps evaluate your ability to understand speech. It's a simple, non-invasive procedure that provides valuable information about your hearing health.

This service was performed 14 times for 14 patients

Test for hearing various pitches using earphone

This is a hearing test where earphones are worn to detect different pitch levels. Sounds of various frequencies are played, and you indicate when you hear them. This helps evaluate your hearing ability. It's safe, comfortable, and non-invasive.

This service was performed 14 times for 14 patients

Test to assess middle ear function

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.

This service was performed 38 times for 38 patients

Physician Visit Costs



The typical physician office visit costs for Medicare beneficiaries in this area are: $14.49 for a new patient copayment and $18.05 for an established patient copayment.

The pricing information below displays the copayment minimum, maximum and average amount that patients under Medicare are charged when visiting this provider as a new or established patient. Please keep in mind that these prices are just for reference purposes, and the actual prices charged by the provider might be different.

For patients covered under private health plans the prices below are also useful as healthcare pricing for private insurance is usually established as a function of Medicare prices. Private insurance covered patients should check their individual plans to determine the exact pricing.

The prices below reflect the costs for new and established patients in the 21701 ZIP code area.

New Patients Visit Costs *

The most utilized procedure code for new patients office visits is 99202

  • Average New Patient Price $57.99
  • Minimum New Patient Price $57.99
  • Maximum New Patient Price $175.57
  • Average New Patient Copayment $14.49
  • Minimum New Patient Copayment $14.49
  • Maximum New Patient Copayment $43.89

Established Patients Visit Costs *

The most utilized procedure code for established patients office visits is 99213

  • Average Established Patient Price $72.23
  • Minimum Established Patient Price $18.66
  • Maximum Established Patient Price $143.02
  • Average Established Patient Copayment $18.05
  • Minimum Established Patient Copayment $4.66
  • Maximum Established Patient Copayment $35.75

* The physician office visit costs information is generated by statistical analysis of similar providers in the same geographical area. The pricing information above IS NOT the amount charged by this provider.

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NPI Validation Check Digit Calculation


The following table explains the step by step NPI number validation process using the ISO standard Luhn algorithm.

Start with the original NPI number, the last digit is the check digit and is not used in the calculation.
1578596623
Step 1: Double the value of the alternate digits, beginning with the rightmost digit.
251481091264
Step 2: Add all the doubled and unaffected individual digits from step 1 plus the constant number 24.
2 + 5 + 1 + 4 + 8 + 1 + 0 + 9 + 1 + 2 + 6 + 4 + 24 = 67
Step 3: Subtract the total obtained in step 2 from the next higher number ending in zero, the result is the check digit.
70 - 67 = 33

The NPI number 1578596623 is valid because the calculated check digit 3 using the Luhn validation algorithm matches the last digit of the original NPI number.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 5 providers are registered at the same or nearby location.

NPI Name / Type Taxonomy Address
1922291921GERALD M REED, D.O.P.A.
Organization
Otolaryngology27 W 7TH ST
FREDERICK, MD 21701
(301) 694-9111
1215395298 TERRY JANE AUSTIN
Individual
Clinic/Center (Rehabilitation, Substance Use Disorder)27 W 7TH ST
FREDERICK, MD 21701
(301) 674-5299
1316324023 DIAMOND DANIEL P.A.-C
Individual
Physician Assistant27 W 7TH ST
FREDERICK, MD 21701
(240) 457-4151
1922466630AUSTIN ADDICTION & MENTAL HEALTH CENTER
Organization
Community/Behavioral Health27 W 7TH ST
FREDERICK, MD 21701
(301) 674-5299
1184176943 DEBRA SUE PHEBUS
Individual
Counselor (Mental Health)27 W 7TH ST
FREDERICK, MD 21701
(240) 457-4151

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1578596623, enumerated in the NPI registry as an "individual" on July 09, 2006

The provider is located at 27 W 7th St Frederick, Md 21701 and the phone number is (301) 694-9111

The provider's speciality is Audiologist with taxonomy code 231H00000X

The provider has more than 19 years of experience.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: Medicare and Medicaid. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to make sure your health plan is currently accepted.

Medicare beneficiaries should expect a typical cost of $57.99 with an average copayment of $14.49 for new patient appointments. Established patients should expect a typical charge of $72.23 and an average copayment of 18.05. Please review your insurance plan or contact the provider directly to determine your specific costs.

The most common procedures or services performed by this practitioner are: Comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test, Test for ability to detect and repeat spoken words with speech recognition, Test for hearing various pitches using earphone and Test to assess middle ear function.

This NPI record was last updated on July 09, 2006. To officially update your NPI information contact the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES) at 1-800-465-3203 (NPI Toll-Free) or by email at [email protected].
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