MICHELLE L MONTES AUD
NPI 1881771616
Audiologist in Philadelphia, PA

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Michelle Montes 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: 840358628

  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: I20081023000017

  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.

Analysis and reprogramming of inner ear implant (7 years or older)

An analysis and reprogramming of an inner ear implant involves checking the device's performance and adjusting its settings for optimal hearing. This non-invasive procedure helps ensure the implant continues to meet the patient's hearing needs.

This service was performed 26 times for 22 patients

Analysis and reprogramming of inner ear implant (7 years or older)

An analysis and reprogramming of an inner ear implant involves checking the device's performance and adjusting its settings for optimal hearing. This non-invasive procedure helps ensure the implant continues to meet the patient's hearing needs.

This service was performed 70 times for 52 patients

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 85 times for 84 patients

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 165 times for 162 patients

Evaluation of hearing function related to surgically implanted hearing device, first hour

This procedure assesses how well your surgically implanted hearing device is working. It involves a series of tests conducted over an hour to measure your hearing ability and device performance. It's a crucial step in ensuring your hearing health.

This service was performed 25 times for 21 patients

Test for abnormal eye movement using 3 positions with recording

This test checks for unusual eye movements. You'll be asked to look in three different directions while a device records your eye movements. It helps identify any eye muscle or nerve issues. It's non-invasive and painless.

This service was performed 42 times for 42 patients

Test for abnormal eye movement using a moving target that moves back and forth with recording

This test examines eye movement by tracking your eyes as they follow a moving target. It helps detect any irregularities in eye motion. A device records your eye movements to provide accurate results. This information assists in diagnosing various eye conditions.

This service was performed 49 times for 49 patients

Test for abnormal eye movement using a rotating chair

A rotating chair test helps doctors assess balance issues. You'll sit in a motorized chair that spins at controlled speeds. As the chair moves, your eye movements are monitored to identify any irregularities, which can indicate balance disorders.

This service was performed 45 times for 45 patients

Test for abnormal eye movement with recording

This procedure checks for unusual eye movement. It involves recording your eye movements while you follow a light or object with your eyes. This helps identify any issues with how your eyes move or focus, aiding in the diagnosis of certain conditions.

This service was performed 51 times for 51 patients

Test for balance and posture

A balance and posture test assesses your ability to maintain steady positioning and coordination. It involves simple tasks like standing on one foot or walking in a straight line. This helps identify any issues with your balance system, which can affect daily activities.

This service was performed 20 times for 20 patients

Test for eardrum and muscle function

This test assesses the health of your eardrum and muscles linked to hearing. A small device is placed in your ear that creates pressure changes and sounds. Your ear's responses are recorded to determine if they are functioning properly.

This service was performed 44 times for 43 patients

Test for eardrum and muscle function

This test assesses the health of your eardrum and muscles linked to hearing. A small device is placed in your ear that creates pressure changes and sounds. Your ear's responses are recorded to determine if they are functioning properly.

This service was performed 47 times for 47 patients

Test to assess balance during warm and cool irrigation in both ears

This is a test called caloric stimulation, used to check your balance function. During this procedure, warm and cool water are gently introduced into your ears. Your eye movements are then observed, as they can indicate issues with balance or inner ear function.

This service was performed 27 times for 27 patients

Test to assess balance during warm or cool irrigation in both ears

This procedure, known as caloric testing, helps evaluate balance. Warm or cool water or air is gently introduced into your ears. This stimulates inner ear sensors, causing eye movements that can indicate balance issues. It's non-invasive and safe.

This service was performed 19 times for 19 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 16 times for 16 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 37 patients

Physician Visit Costs

The typical physician office visit costs for Medicare beneficiaries in this area are: $14.97 for a new patient copayment and $18.61 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 19104 ZIP code area.

* 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.

Overall MIPS Quality Performance

The provider participated in CMS Quality Payment Program under the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) and has an overall final score of 79.27, based on four performance areas: quality, improvement activities, promoting interoperability, and cost. The purpose of this information is to help people with Medicare make informed decisions and incentivize doctors and clinicians to maximize performance.

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) is a way providers could use to participate in CMS Quality Payment Program (QPP). The MIPS program affects clinician reimbursement for Part B covered professional services and also rewards them for improving the quality of patient care and outcomes.

• Final Score: 79.27 out of 100

  The MIPS program evaluates providers across multiple categories with a specific weight for each category resulting a in a MIPS final score that ranges from 0 to 100 points. The MIPS Final Score determines whether providers receive a negative, neutral or positive MIPS payment adjustment.
  
  

• Quality Score: 73.57

  The Quality category assesses providers performance on clinical practices and patient outcomes under the traditional MIPS program. The quality measures help identify the quality of healthcare processes, outcomes, and patient experiences. The Quality measure category compromises 40% providers final MPIS scores.
  
  There are six collection types for MIPS quality measures: Electronic Clinical Quality Measures (eCQMs), MIPS Clinical Quality Measures (CQMs), Qualified Clinical Data Registry (QCDR) Measures, Medicare Part B claims measures, CMS Web Interface measures and The Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (CAHPS) for MIPS Survey.
  
  

• Promoting Interoperability Score: 100

  The Interoperability category measures the providers ability to use technology to exchange and make use of healthcare information in a way that is less burdensome and improves outcomes. The Interoperability measure category compromises 25% providers final MPIS scores.
  
  The MIPS Interoperability measure focuses on the use of certified electronic health record technology (CEHRT) to improve patient access health information, the exchange of information between clinicians and pharmacies and the systematic collection, analysis, and interpretation of healthcare data.

• Improvement Activities Score: 40

  The Improvement Activities performance category evaluates the providers participation in clinical activities that support the improvement of clinical practice, care delivery, and outcomes. Providers have the option to choose 2 to 4 activities from an inventory of over 100 improvement activities. Providers typically choose the activities that best fit their needs. The improvement activities measure category compromises 15% providers final MPIS scores.
  
  The Improvement measures aim to better patient engagement, patient safety and other areas of patient care. The Improvement Activities category compromises 15% of providers final MPIS scores.

• Cost Score: 57.35

  The Cost performance category asses the amount and types of services provided and how clinicians coordinate care and seek improvement of health outcomes by ensuring patients receive the appropriate services.
  
  Although providers don't determine the price of healthcare services they are important in delivering high-quality care at a reasonable cost. The Cost measures category compromises 20% of providers final MPIS scores.

• Cost Score: 57.35

  The Cost performance category asses the amount and types of services provided and how clinicians coordinate care and seek improvement of health outcomes by ensuring patients receive the appropriate services.
  
  Although providers don't determine the price of healthcare services they are important in delivering high-quality care at a reasonable cost. The Cost measures category compromises 20% of providers final MPIS scores.

Find Provider Hospital Affiliations - Privileges

Doctors and physicians must apply for hospital privileges to treat patients at hospitals. Find out if your doctor has privileges to practice at your preferred hospital by using the hospital affiliation information below based on recent medical claims.

Hospital affiliation is identified through self-reporting data, inpatient, outpatient, physician and ancillary service claims linked by the medical claims NPI number and place of service code. Additionally, to further determine provider hospital affiliation the clinician must have provided services to at least three patients on three different dates in the last 12 months. Michelle Montes is affiliated with the following medical facilities:

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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.

The NPI number 1881771616 is valid because the calculated check digit 6 using the Luhn validation algorithm matches the last digit of the original NPI number.

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