DR. JOHN TONGEN AU.D.
NPI 1083696306
Audiologist in Bismarck, ND
NPI Status: Active since November 14, 2005
Contact Information
401 N 9TH ST
BISMARCK, ND
ZIP 58501
Phone: (701) 530-6094
- Individual
- Male
- Audiologist
About JOHN TONGEN
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for John Tongen, a provider established in Bismarck, North Dakota with a medical specialization in Audiologist. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1083696306 assigned on November 2005. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 231H00000X with license number 206 (ND). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 10 years ago.
- NPI
- 1083696306
- Provider Name
- DR. JOHN TONGEN AU.D.
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 401 N 9TH ST BISMARCK, ND 58501
- Location Phone
- (701) 530-6094
- Mailing Address
- 401 N 9TH ST BISMARCK, ND 58501
- Mailing Phone
- (701) 530-6094
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 11-14-2005
- Last Update Date
- 08-16-2016
- Code Navigator
Audiologists like John Tongen 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.
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy
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- Classification
Audiologist
- Taxonomy Code
- 231H00000X
- Type
- Speech, Language and Hearing Service Providers
- License No.
- 206
- License State
- ND
- 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.
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Additional Identifiers
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| Identifier | Type / Code | Identifier State | Identifier Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19851 | OTHER (01) | ND | BC/BS OF ND |
| P00145195 | MEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIED (04) | ND | RAILROAD MEDICARE |
| 5830282 | MEDICAID (05) | ND | |
| 56439 | MEDICAID (05) | ND | |
| 19851 | MEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIED (04) | ND |
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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 1083696306, we treat the final digit (6) 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 54. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 54 = 6).
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 54 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1083696306, enumerated as an "individual" on November 14, 2005.
The provider is located at 401 N 9TH ST BISMARCK, ND 58501 and the phone number is (701) 530-6094.
Audiologist with taxonomy code 231H00000X.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Blue Cross Blue Shield, Medicare, Medicaid and. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
