Quick answers
- Does Heidi C. Alteneder accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Heidi C. Alteneder accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Heidi C. Alteneder see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 155 Original Medicare patients and 306 services for Heidi C. Alteneder. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Heidi C. Alteneder's NPI number?
- 1346297579. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Heidi C. Alteneder, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 155 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 306 |
| Different services or procedures | 4 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test (92557)150 services
- Test to assess middle ear function (92567)134 services
- Test for eardrum and muscle function (92550)21 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis55%
- Diabetes34%
- Ischemic heart disease32%
- Anxiety25%
Practice locations
Addresses where Heidi C. Alteneder is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 5500 Ming Ave, Suite 100Bakersfield, CA 93309 (662) 218‑4766
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Heidi C. Alteneder as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Your Hearing Connection An Audiology Corporation3 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Qualified Audiologistprimary
Other audiologists in Bakersfield
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Bakersfield, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Your Hearing Connection An Audiology Corporation
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | AU |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1998 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1346297579 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians