Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Kimberly Franklin, AU.D.

Audiologist (CMS: Qualified Audiologist) · Audiologist-Hearing Aid Fitter · Hickory, NC

  • NPI 1831365733
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 26 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
336 10Th Ave Ne
Hickory, NC 286013834
(828) 322-4327
fax (828) 304-0540

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2008 — 18 yrs on file
Profile last updated
December 30, 2013
Year of graduation
2000 — 26 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
231H00000X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
North Carolina #2243 · North Carolina #604

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1831365733. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
54
Distinct HCPCS
1
Medicare allowed
$1,912
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
92557 Comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test 54 54 $35

In context: peer comparison

Among 4 peers in Hickory Audiologist, average services per provider: 118. This provider delivers 0.5× the peer median.

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Kimberly Franklin's medical specialty?
Dr. Kimberly Franklin practices Audiologist in Hickory, NC.
Where does Dr. Kimberly Franklin practice?
Dr. Kimberly Franklin practices at 336 10Th Ave Ne, Hickory, NC 286013834. Office phone: 8283224327.
What is Dr. Kimberly Franklin's NPI?
Dr. Kimberly Franklin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1831365733, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Kimberly Franklin accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Kimberly Franklin accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Kimberly Franklin commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test (HCPCS 92557). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.