BRENDA MCDOWELL M.S. CCC-A
NPI 1114317302
Audiologist in Huntington Woods, MI
NPI Status: Active since January 27, 2015
Contact Information
12733 NADINE AVE
HUNTINGTON WOODS, MI
ZIP 48070
Phone: (586) 634-4914
- Individual
- Female
- Audiologist
- Accepts Insurance
- Medicare Quality Reporting
About BRENDA MCDOWELL
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Brenda Mcdowell, a provider established in Huntington Woods, Michigan with a medical specialization in Audiologist. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1114317302 assigned on January 2015. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 231H00000X with license number 1601000147 (MI). The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated 11 years ago.
- NPI
- 1114317302
- Provider Name
- BRENDA MCDOWELL M.S. CCC-A
- Gender
- Female
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 12733 NADINE AVE HUNTINGTON WOODS, MI 48070
- Location Phone
- (586) 634-4914
- Mailing Address
- 12733 NADINE AVE HUNTINGTON WOODS, MI 48070
- Mailing Phone
- (586) 634-4914
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- Yes
- Enumeration Date
- 01-27-2015
- Last Update Date
- 01-27-2015
- Code Navigator
Audiologists like Brenda Mcdowell 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
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.
- 1601000147
- License State
- MI
- 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.
Insurance Plans Accepted
According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:
- MyPriority Balanced Silver - HMO
- MyPriority Balanced Silver Southeast Michigan Network - HMO
- MyPriority Balanced Silver Trinity Health East Network - HMO
- MyPriority Enhanced Gold Southeast Michigan Network - HMO
- MyPriority Enhanced Gold Trinity Health East Network - HMO
- MyPriority Premier Silver - HMO
- MyPriority Premier Silver Trinity Health East Network - HMO
- MyPriority Standard Bronze - HMO
- MyPriority Standard Bronze - Southeast Michigan Network - HMO
- MyPriority Standard Bronze - Travel - HMO
- MyPriority Standard Bronze - Trinity Health East Network - HMO
- MyPriority Standard Gold - HMO
- MyPriority Standard Gold Southeast Michigan Network - HMO
- MyPriority Standard Gold Trinity Health East Network - HMO
- MyPriority Standard Silver - HMO
- MyPriority Standard Silver - Southeast Michigan Network - HMO
- MyPriority Standard Silver - Travel - HMO
- MyPriority Standard Silver - Trinity Health East Network - HMO
- MyPriority Value Bronze - HMO
- MyPriority Value Bronze HSA - HMO
*Please verify directly with this provider to make sure your insurance plan is currently accepted.
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
Comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test
Exam of ear using a microscope
Exam of ear using a microscope
Placement of ear probe for computerized measurement of repeated sounds with interpretation and report
Placement of ear probe for computerized measurement of repeated sounds with interpretation and report
Test for eardrum and muscle function
Test for eardrum and muscle 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 44 times for 44 patientsA 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 14 times for 14 patientsAn exam of the ear using a microscope allows a detailed view of the ear structures. This non-invasive procedure helps identify issues such as infections, blockages, or ear damage. It's a safe, quick, and painless way to evaluate ear health.
This service was performed 143 times for 112 patientsAn exam of the ear using a microscope allows a detailed view of the ear structures. This non-invasive procedure helps identify issues such as infections, blockages, or ear damage. It's a safe, quick, and painless way to evaluate ear health.
This service was performed 26 times for 25 patientsThis procedure involves placing a probe in your ear to measure how it responds to repeated sounds. The data is then interpreted by a computer to assess your hearing health. The findings are compiled into a report for further evaluation.
This service was performed 107 times for 105 patientsThis procedure involves placing a probe in your ear to measure how it responds to repeated sounds. The data is then interpreted by a computer to assess your hearing health. The findings are compiled into a report for further evaluation.
This service was performed 23 times for 23 patientsThis test assesses the health of your eardrum and muscles linked to hearing. A small device is placed in your ear that creates pressure changes and sounds. Your ear's responses are recorded to determine if they are functioning properly.
This service was performed 135 times for 106 patientsThis test assesses the health of your eardrum and muscles linked to hearing. A small device is placed in your ear that creates pressure changes and sounds. Your ear's responses are recorded to determine if they are functioning properly.
This service was performed 26 times for 25 patientsQuality Reporting
The provider participated in CMS Quality Payment Program. The Quality Payment Program aims to improve population health, reduce costs and improve the care received by Medicare beneficiaries. The following quality measures meet Medicare's statistical reporting standards. Not all providers report the same information, because not all providers give the same services to patients. The quality information is just a snapshot of some the care providers give to their patients. Reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality.
| Quality Measure | Performance | Number of Patients |
|---|---|---|
| Engagement of New Medicaid Patients and Follow-up | Yes | N/A |
| Seeing new and follow-up Medicaid patients in a timely manner, including individuals dually eligible for Medicaid and Medicare. A timely manner is defined as within 10 business days for this activity. | ||
| Provide 24/7 Access to MIPS Eligible Clinicians or Groups Who Have Real-Time Access to Patient's Medical Record | Yes | N/A |
| • Provide 24/7 access to MIPS eligible clinicians, groups, or care teams for advice about urgent and emergent care (e.g., MIPS eligible clinician and care team access to medical record, cross-coverage with access to medical record, or protocol-driven nurse line with access to medical record) that could include one or more of the following: • Expanded hours in evenings and weekends with access to the patient medical record (e.g., coordinate with small practices to provide alternate hour office visits and urgent care); • Use of alternatives to increase access to care team by MIPS eligible clinicians and groups, such as e-visits, phone visits, group visits, home visits and alternate locations (e.g., senior centers and assisted living centers); and/or Provision of same-day or next-day access to a consistent MIPS eligible clinician, group or care team when needed for urgent care or transition management. | ||
| Regularly assess the patient experience of care through surveys, advisory councils and/or other mechanisms. | Yes | N/A |
| Regularly assess the patient experience of care through surveys, advisory councils and/or other mechanisms. | ||
| Use group visits for common chronic conditions (e.g., diabetes). | Yes | N/A |
| Use group visits for common chronic conditions (e.g., diabetes). | ||
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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 1114317302, we treat the final digit (2) 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 48. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (50 - 48 = 2).
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 48 is 50. The difference is the calculated check digit.
Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1114317302, enumerated as an "individual" on January 27, 2015.
The provider is located at 12733 NADINE AVE HUNTINGTON WOODS, MI 48070 and the phone number is (586) 634-4914.
Audiologist with taxonomy code 231H00000X.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Priority Health. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
