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NORTHWEST HEARING & TINNITUS
NPI 1104303791
Audiologist in Seattle, WA

Active since July 26, 2018
9730 3RD AVE NE STE 201, SEATTLE, WA 98115(206) 367-1345(206) 367-1366 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 27, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: May 11, 2022, Apr 8, 2022, Sep 4, 2020 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2018).

About Northwest Hearing & Tinnitus NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

NORTHWEST HEARING & TINNITUS (NPI 1104303791) is a healthcare organization registered as an audiologist in Seattle, Washington and active in the NPI registry since July 2018. The organization maintains 3 additional practice locations and lists Melanie Hecker, Owner/audiologist, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1104303791
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy231H00000X
Legal Business NamePNW AUDIOLOGY SPECIALTY GROUP PLLC
Location Address9730 3RD AVE NE STE 201Seattle, WA 98115-2023
Mailing Address9730 3rd Ave Ne Ste 201Seattle, WA 98115-2023 · (206) 367-1345 · Fax (206) 367-1366
Phone(206) 367-1345
Fax(206) 367-1366
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialMelanie HeckerOwner/audiologist · (206) 367-1345
Enumeration DateJuly 26, 2018
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 27, 20245 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 27, 2024
✔ NPI 1104303791 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyAudiologistSpeech, Language and Hearing Service Providers
Taxonomy Code231H00000X
Definition
(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.
Also ListedClinic/Center · Hearing and SpeechTaxonomy 261QH0700X
Also ListedHearing Aid EquipmentTaxonomy 332S00000X
9730 3RD AVE NE STE 201, Seattle, WA 98115
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsNorthwest Hearing & Tinnitus

Secondary Practice Locations 3

Location 1500 Columbia St NW Ste 108Olympia, WA 98501 · Phone (360) 745-0305 · Fax (360) 596-9304
Location 22601 Cherry Ave Ste 206Bremerton, WA 98310-4208 · Phone (360) 373-1250
Location 35775 Soundview Dr Ste C204Gig Harbor, WA 98335-2212 · Phone (253) 514-8224

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Northwest Hearing & Tinnitus is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

9

Medicare enrollment records show 9 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Northwest Hearing & Tinnitus, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 5 practice at this address and 6 within 10 miles. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (9)

Melanie Hecker, AU.D.
Qualified Audiologist
NPI 1144538463
9730 3RD AVE NE STE 201
Seattle, WA 98115
(206) 367-1345
Same address
Leah Martin, AUD
Qualified Audiologist
NPI 1861131609
9730 3RD AVE NE STE 201
Seattle, WA 98115
(206) 367-1345
✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Gary Miyasaki, AU.D.
Qualified Audiologist
NPI 1811256282
9730 3RD AVE NE STE 201
Seattle, WA 98115
(206) 367-1345
✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Chloe Sinz, AUD
Qualified Audiologist
NPI 1619854049
9730 3RD AVE NE STE 201
Seattle, WA 98115
(206) 367-1345
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Kindra Veith, AUD
Qualified Audiologist
NPI 1154979045
9730 3RD AVE NE STE 201
Seattle, WA 98115
(206) 367-1345
✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Tyler Ellis
Qualified Audiologist
NPI 1699392381
21907 64TH AVE W STE 100
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043
(206) 880-7333
6.9 mi
Deanna Iff, AU.D.
Qualified Audiologist
NPI 1942681903
5775 SOUNDVIEW DR STE 204C
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
(253) 514-8224
✔ Accepts Medicare29 mi
Mary Shannon, AU.D., CCC-A
Qualified Audiologist
NPI 1467799189
5775 SOUNDVIEW DR STE C204
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
(253) 514-8224
✔ Accepts Medicare29 mi
Rachel Spelz, AU.D.
Qualified Audiologist
NPI 1003592338
500 COLUMBIA ST NW STE 108
Olympia, WA 98501
(360) 754-0305
✔ Accepts Medicare53 mi

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Pnw Audiology Specialty Group PLLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Pnw Audiology Specialty Group PLLC is 1104303791. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on July 26, 2018. The provider is doing business as Northwest Hearing & Tinnitus.

Where is Pnw Audiology Specialty Group PLLC located?

Pnw Audiology Specialty Group PLLC is located at 9730 3rd Ave NE Ste 201, Seattle, WA 98115. The listed phone number is (206) 367-1345.

What is Pnw Audiology Specialty Group PLLC's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Audiologist with taxonomy code 231H00000X.

Is Pnw Audiology Specialty Group PLLC enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Pnw Audiology Specialty Group PLLC is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Pnw Audiology Specialty Group PLLC?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 9 clinicians, all in Qualified Audiologist, reassign their Medicare billing to Pnw Audiology Specialty Group PLLC. A reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for the clinician's services. Of these, 5 practice at this address and 6 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Pnw Audiology Specialty Group PLLC accept?

Health plans from Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska list Pnw Audiology Specialty Group PLLC as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Pnw Audiology Specialty Group PLLC was last updated on August 27, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.