MRS. MELISSA ATTKISSON WHEAT M.S., CCC-A
NPI 1063619047
Audiologist in Hattiesburg, MS
NPI Status: Active since July 02, 2007
Contact Information
107 MILLSAPS DR
HATTIESBURG, MS
ZIP 39402
Phone: (228) 222-4337
Fax: (228) 222-4337
- Individual
- Female
- Audiologist
- Accepts Insurance
About MELISSA WHEAT
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Melissa Wheat, a provider established in Hattiesburg, Mississippi with a medical specialization in Audiologist. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1063619047 assigned on July 2007. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 231H00000X with license number A2309 (MS). The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated 3 years ago.
- NPI
- 1063619047
- Provider Name
- MRS. MELISSA ATTKISSON WHEAT M.S., CCC-A
- Gender
- Female
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 107 MILLSAPS DR HATTIESBURG, MS 39402
- Location Phone
- (228) 222-4337
- Location Fax
- (228) 222-4337
- Mailing Address
- 107 MILLSAPS DR HATTIESBURG, MS 39402
- Mailing Phone
- (228) 222-4337
- Mailing Fax
- (228) 222-4337
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 07-02-2007
- Last Update Date
- 11-28-2023
- Code Navigator
Audiologists like Melissa Wheat are experts in diagnosing issues related to various parts of the ear, including the outer, middle, and inner ear. They can identify conditions like vertigo, balance issues, hearing loss, and tinnitus, offering treatments based on a patient’s specific condition and severity. These specialists use specialized equipment to assess the cause and extent of hearing impairments, employing tools like audiometers to evaluate the range of frequencies and volumes a person can hear. In addition, audiologists counsel patients and their families, providing advice on managing and adapting to hearing loss.
Location Map
Secondary Locations
- 4540 Shepherd Sq
Diamondhead, MS 39525
(228) 220-5200
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
- Taxonomy Code
- 231H00000X
- Type
- Speech, Language and Hearing Service Providers
- License No.
- A2309
- License State
- MS
- Taxonomy Description
- (1) A specialist in evaluation, habilitation and rehabilitation of those whose communication disorders center in whole or in part in hearing function. Audiologists are autonomous professionals who identify, assess, and manage disorders of the auditory, balance and other neural systems. Audiologists provide audiological (aural) rehabilitation to children and adults across the entire age span. Audiologists select, fit and dispense amplification systems such as hearing aids and related devices. (2) An audiologist is a person qualified by a master's degree in audiology, licensed by the state, where applicable, and practicing within the scope of that license. Audiologists evaluate and treat patients with impaired hearing. They plan, direct and conduct rehabilitative programs with audiotry substitutional devises (hearing aids) and other therapy.
Secondary Taxonomies
The provider has reported to the NPI enumerator additional taxonomy codes. Multiple taxonomy codes may represent subspecialties or other areas of specialization the provider maybe licensed to practice.
| No. | Taxonomy Code | Type | Classification / Specialization |
License No. (State) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 231H00000X | Speech, Language and Hearing Service Providers | Audiologist | 51625 (TX) |
| 2 | 237600000X | Speech, Language and Hearing Service Providers | Audiologist-Hearing Aid Fitter | 6553 (LA) |
Insurance Plans Accepted
According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:
- Blue HSA Bronze - PPO
- Blue Protect - PPO
- Blue Saver Bronze - PPO
- Blue Standardized Statewide Silver EPO - EPO
- Blue Statewide Silver EPO - EPO
- Blue Value Gold - PPO
- Blue Value Silver - PPO
- Blue Access Gold for Business - PPO
- Blue Choice Platinum for Business - PPO
- Blue HSA Silver for Business - PPO
- Blue Saver Bronze for Business - PPO
- Blue Saver Gold for Business - PPO
- Blue Secure Gold for Business - PPO
- Blue Secure Silver for Business - PPO
*Please verify directly with this provider to make sure your insurance plan is currently accepted.
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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 1063619047, 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.
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The following 11 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1063619047, enumerated as an "individual" on July 02, 2007.
The provider is located at 107 MILLSAPS DR HATTIESBURG, MS 39402 and the phone number is (228) 222-4337.
Audiologist with taxonomy code 231H00000X.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
