DR. MICHAEL E DYBKA PH.D.
NPI 1164598314
Audiologist in Worcester, MA
NPI Status: Active since November 28, 2006
Contact Information
123 SUMMER ST
SUITE 300
WORCESTER, MA
ZIP 01608
Phone: (508) 368-3103
Fax: (508) 368-3104
- Individual
- Male
- Audiologist
About MICHAEL DYBKA
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Michael Dybka, a provider established in Worcester, Massachusetts with a medical specialization in Audiologist. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1164598314 assigned on November 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 231H00000X with license number 267 (MA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 10 years ago.
- NPI
- 1164598314
- Provider Name
- DR. MICHAEL E DYBKA PH.D.
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 123 SUMMER ST SUITE 300 WORCESTER, MA 01608
- Location Phone
- (508) 368-3103
- Location Fax
- (508) 368-3104
- Mailing Address
- 630 PLANTATION ST WOT 12TH FL WORCESTER, MA 01605
- Mailing Phone
- (508) 368-5532
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 11-28-2006
- Last Update Date
- 08-31-2016
- Code Navigator
Audiologists like Michael Dybka 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.
- 267
- License State
- MA
- 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.
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
Test for ability to detect and repeat spoken words with speech recognition
Test for hearing various pitches using earphone
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 22 times for 22 patientsThis is a hearing test where you'll listen to spoken words through headphones and repeat them. It helps evaluate your ability to understand speech. It's a simple, non-invasive procedure that provides valuable information about your hearing health.
This service was performed 12 times for 12 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 12 times for 12 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.
This service was performed 34 times for 34 patientsReviews for DR. MICHAEL E DYBKA PH.D.
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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 1164598314, we treat the final digit (4) 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 56. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 56 = 4).
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 56 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 1164598314, enumerated as an "individual" on November 28, 2006.
The provider is located at 123 SUMMER ST SUITE 300 WORCESTER, MA 01608 and the phone number is (508) 368-3103.
Audiologist with taxonomy code 231H00000X.
