Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Ruth Kaspar, AUD

Audiologist (CMS: Qualified Audiologist) · Santa Cruz, CA

  • NPI 1871631853
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 20 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
550 Water St Ste A
Santa Cruz, CA 950604126
(831) 476-4414
fax (831) 476-0264

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
February 2007 — 19 yrs on file
Profile last updated
February 11, 2025
Year of graduation
2006 — 20 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
231H00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #AU2125

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1871631853. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,236
Distinct HCPCS
7
Medicare allowed
$43,639
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
92567 Test to assess middle ear function 457 441 $18
92557 Comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test 240 238 $41
92552 Test for hearing various pitches using earphone 224 217 $42
92556 Test for ability to detect and repeat spoken words with speech recognition 220 214 $51
92588 Placement of ear probe for computerized measurement of repeated sounds with interpretation and report 68 67 $37
92540 Evaluation and testing for balance with recording 14 14 $121
92537 Test to assess balance during warm and cool irrigation in both ears 13 13 $44

In context: peer comparison

Among 2 peers in Santa Cruz Audiologist, average services per provider: 133. This provider delivers 9.3× the peer median.

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Ruth Kaspar's medical specialty?
Dr. Ruth Kaspar practices Audiologist in Santa Cruz, CA.
Where does Dr. Ruth Kaspar practice?
Dr. Ruth Kaspar practices at 550 Water St Ste A, Santa Cruz, CA 950604126. Office phone: 8314764414.
What is Dr. Ruth Kaspar's NPI?
Dr. Ruth Kaspar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871631853, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Ruth Kaspar accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Ruth Kaspar accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Ruth Kaspar commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Test to assess middle ear function (HCPCS 92567); Comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test (HCPCS 92557); Test for hearing various pitches using earphone (HCPCS 92552). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.