MRS. VALERIE ANN FITZGIBBONS MA CCCA
NPI 1003955147
Audiologist-Hearing Aid Fitter in Walnut Creek, CA
NPI Status: Active since February 05, 2007
Contact Information
1776 YGNACIO VALLEY ROAD
SUITE 110
WALNUT CREEK, CA
ZIP 94598
Phone: (925) 933-2699
Fax: (925) 933-2797
- Individual
- Female
- Audiologist-Hearing Aid Fitter
About VALERIE FITZGIBBONS
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Valerie Fitzgibbons, a provider established in Walnut Creek, California with a medical specialization in Audiologist-hearing Aid Fitter. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1003955147 assigned on February 2007. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 237600000X with license number HA3674AU1722 (CA). The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated 19 years ago.
- NPI
- 1003955147
- Provider Name
- MRS. VALERIE ANN FITZGIBBONS MA CCCA
- Gender
- Female
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 1776 YGNACIO VALLEY ROAD SUITE 110 WALNUT CREEK, CA 94598
- Location Phone
- (925) 933-2699
- Location Fax
- (925) 933-2797
- Mailing Address
- 1776 YGNACIO VALLEY ROAD SUITE 110 WALNUT CREEK, CA 94598
- Mailing Phone
- (925) 933-2699
- Mailing Fax
- (925) 933-2797
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 02-05-2007
- Last Update Date
- 07-08-2007
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy
The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.
- Classification
Audiologist-Hearing Aid Fitter
- Taxonomy Code
- 237600000X
- Type
- Speech, Language and Hearing Service Providers
- License No.
- HA3674AU1722
- License State
- CA
- Taxonomy Description
- An audiologist/hearing aid fitter is the professional who specializes in evaluating and treating people with hearing loss, conducts a wide variety of tests to determine the exact nature of an individual's hearing problem, presents a variety of treatment options to patients, dispenses and fits hearing aids, administers tests of balance to evaluate dizziness and provides hearing rehabilitation training. This classification should be used where individuals are licensed as audiologist-hearing aid fitters as opposed to states that license individuals as audiologists.
Insurance Plans Accepted
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Additional Identifiers
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| Identifier | Type / Code | Identifier State | Identifier Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZZZ179892 | MEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIED (04) | CA | |
| AU0017220 | OTHER (01) | CA | STATE OF CALIFORNIA |
Areas of Expertise
The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.
Comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test
Evaluation and testing for balance with recording
Evaluation of brain response to sound for diagnosis of nervous system disorders with interpretation and report
Test for hearing various pitches using earphone
Test to assess balance during warm and cool irrigation in both ears
Test to assess middle ear function
A comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test assesses your ability to hear and understand spoken words. It includes hearing tests to check for issues with sound perception and speech tests to evaluate your word recognition. It's a crucial step in identifying any hearing or speech problems.
This service was performed 266 times for 260 patientsThis procedure involves a series of evaluations and tests to analyze your balance. Recordings are made to track your performance, helping identify any issues. This aids in determining the best treatment for any balance disorders you may have.
This service was performed 26 times for 26 patientsThis procedure examines how your brain responds to sound, aiding in the diagnosis of nervous system disorders. It involves playing sounds and monitoring brain activity, followed by an expert interpretation and report.
This service was performed 30 times for 30 patientsThis is a hearing test where earphones are worn to detect different pitch levels. Sounds of various frequencies are played, and you indicate when you hear them. This helps evaluate your hearing ability. It's safe, comfortable, and non-invasive.
This service was performed 20 times for 18 patientsThis is a test called caloric stimulation, used to check your balance function. During this procedure, warm and cool water are gently introduced into your ears. Your eye movements are then observed, as they can indicate issues with balance or inner ear function.
This service was performed 28 times for 28 patientsA test to assess middle ear function, also known as an impedance audiometry, helps evaluate how well your middle ear works. It measures the movement of your eardrum in response to changes in air pressure. This can help identify issues like fluid build-up, ear infections, or eardrum perforations.
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NPI NPI Number Validation
How NPI Validation Works
The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.
To verify the NPI 1003955147, we treat the final digit (7) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 53. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 53 = 7).
Digit-by-digit view
Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.
Step 1: Double every other digit from the right
Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.
Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant
Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.
Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10
The next multiple of ten after 53 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.
Other Providers at the Same Location
The following 2 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.
WALNUT CREEK, CA 94598
WALNUT CREEK, CA 94598
Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1003955147, enumerated as an "individual" on February 05, 2007.
The provider is located at 1776 YGNACIO VALLEY ROAD SUITE 110 WALNUT CREEK, CA 94598 and the phone number is (925) 933-2699.
Audiologist-Hearing Aid Fitter with taxonomy code 237600000X.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Medicare and Medicaid. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
