Quick answers
- Does Hannah K. Deford accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Hannah K. Deford 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 Hannah K. Deford see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 96 Original Medicare patients and 469 services for Hannah K. Deford. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Hannah K. Deford's NPI number?
- 1427739135. 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 Hannah K. Deford, 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 | 96 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 469 |
| Different services or procedures | 11 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test (92557)109 services
- Placement of ear probe for computerized measurement of repeated sounds with interpretation and report (92588)109 services
- Evaluation of brain response to sound for determination of hearing threshold with interpretation and report (92652)108 services
- Comprehensive hearing test (92570)91 services
- Test for eardrum and muscle function (92550)15 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 cholesterol74%
- High blood pressure69%
- Arthritis53%
- Diabetes28%
- Ischemic heart disease28%
- Anxiety26%
Practice locations
Addresses where Hannah K. Deford is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1065 Hendersonville RdAsheville, NC 28803 (828) 254‑3517
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Hannah K. Deford as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Asheville Ear Nose and Throat Surgeons, PA17 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Qualified Audiologistprimary
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Other audiologists in Asheville
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Asheville, NC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Asheville Ear Nose and Throat Surgeons, PA
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | AU |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2023 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1427739135 |
| 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