Quick answers
- Does Hayes V. Giddens accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Hayes V. Giddens 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 Hayes V. Giddens see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 120 Original Medicare patients and 291 services for Hayes V. Giddens. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Hayes V. Giddens's NPI number?
- 1548991490. 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 Hayes V. Giddens, 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 | 120 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 291 |
| Different services or procedures | 12 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Test to assess middle ear function (92567)110 services
- Comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test (92557)108 services
- Placement of ear probe for computerized measurement of repeated sounds with interpretation and report (92588)16 services
- Evaluation and testing for balance with recording (92540)14 services
- Test to assess balance during warm and cool irrigation in both ears (92537)13 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 pressure68%
- High cholesterol64%
- Arthritis48%
- Diabetes34%
- Chronic kidney disease28%
- Anxiety25%
Practice locations
Addresses where Hayes V. Giddens is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2424 Double Churches RdColumbus, GA 31909
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Hayes V. Giddens as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Columbus Speech and Hearing Center9 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Qualified Audiologistprimary
Other audiologists in Columbus
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Columbus, GA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Columbus Speech and Hearing Center
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | AU |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2022 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1548991490 |
| 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