Melanie Muhlestein, AU.D.
NPI 1679175020 · Audiologist · Kennewick, WA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Qualified Audiologist · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melanie Muhlestein, AU.D. is a Audiologist provider in Kennewick, WA (NPI 1679175020).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1679175020
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- AudiologistSpeech, Language and Hearing Service Providers
- Credential
- AU.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- LD61508445 (WA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Speech, Language and Hearing Service Providers
Speech, Language and Hearing Service Providers
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
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
658 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Exam of Ear Using a Microscope92504 | 334 | $26 |
| Comprehensive Hearing and Speech Recognition Test92557 | 164 | $36 |
| Test for Eardrum and Muscle Function92550 | 140 | $22 |
| Test to Assess Middle Ear Function92567 | 20 | $16 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $16–$36 (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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 300 S 2nd AveWalla Walla, WA 99362-3035Phone: (509) 876-4541Fax: (509) 525-1998
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2020-11-11
- Last updated
- 2023-12-27
- Certified
- 2023-12-27
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melanie Muhlestein's NPI number?
- Melanie Muhlestein's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679175020, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melanie Muhlestein's specialty?
- Melanie Muhlestein is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Audiologist (Speech, Language and Hearing Service Providers).
- Where is Melanie Muhlestein located?
- Melanie Muhlestein's practice location on file with NPPES is 4015 W Clearwater Ave, Kennewick, WA 99336-2631.
- What is Melanie Muhlestein's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melanie Muhlestein is (509) 736-4005.
- Does Melanie Muhlestein accept Medicare?
- Melanie Muhlestein is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melanie Muhlestein's NPI active?
- Yes — Melanie Muhlestein's NPI (1679175020) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-12-27.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.