Kristen Saale, AUD
NPI 1518576354 · Audiologist · Joplin, MO
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Qualified Audiologist · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kristen Saale, AUD is a Audiologist provider in Joplin, MO (NPI 1518576354).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1518576354
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- AudiologistSpeech, Language and Hearing Service Providers
- Credential
- AUD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
Specialties & taxonomies
Speech, Language and Hearing Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
5 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
550 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Comprehensive Hearing and Speech Recognition Test92557 | 236 | $34 |
| Test to Assess Middle Ear Function92567 | 174 | $15 |
| Test for Hearing Various Pitches Using Earphone92552 | 71 | $34 |
| Test for Ability to Detect and Repeat Spoken Words With Speech Recognition92556 | 69 | $41 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $15–$41 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2020-07-28
- Last updated
- 2025-03-18
- Certified
- 2025-03-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kristen Saale's NPI number?
- Kristen Saale's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518576354, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kristen Saale's specialty?
- Kristen Saale is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Audiologist (Speech, Language and Hearing Service Providers).
- Where is Kristen Saale located?
- Kristen Saale's practice location on file with NPPES is 1617 W 26th St, Joplin, MO 64804-0357.
- What is Kristen Saale's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kristen Saale is (417) 553-2003.
- Does Kristen Saale accept Medicare?
- Kristen Saale is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kristen Saale's NPI active?
- Yes — Kristen Saale's NPI (1518576354) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-03-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.