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HEARING BY DESIGN, INC
NPI 1174715015
Hearing Aid Equipment in Tacoma, WA

Active since August 14, 2007
1311 S UNION AVE, STE 102, TACOMA, WA 98405(253) 759-3555(253) 759-2988 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 30, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 30, 2026, Feb 2, 2026, Dec 5, 2025 and 3 more (6 updates tracked since 2017).

About Hearing By Design, Inc NPPES

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

HEARING BY DESIGN, INC (NPI 1174715015), doing business as Audionova, is a healthcare organization registered as a hearing aid equipment in Tacoma, Washington and active in the NPI registry since August 2007. The organization maintains 12 additional practice locations and lists Vicki Cole, Cfo, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1174715015
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy332S00000X
Legal Business NameHEARING BY DESIGN, INC
Location Address1311 S UNION AVE, STE 102Tacoma, WA 98405-1959
Mailing Address35 Waterview Blvd Ste 305Parsippany, NJ 07054-7604 · (253) 759-3555 · Fax (253) 759-2988
Phone(253) 759-3555
Fax(253) 759-2988
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialVicki ColeCfo · (973) 588-7266
Enumeration DateAugust 14, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateApril 30, 20266 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 30, 2026
✔ NPI 1174715015 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 4

★ Primary SpecialtyHearing Aid EquipmentSuppliers
Taxonomy Code332S00000X
Definition
The manufacture and/or sale of electronic hearing aids, their component parts, and related products and services on a national basis.
Also ListedAudiologistTaxonomy 231H00000X · License 601691978 (WA)
Also ListedAudiologist-Hearing Aid FitterTaxonomy 237600000X
Also ListedHearing Instrument SpecialistTaxonomy 237700000X
1311 S UNION AVE, Tacoma, WA 98405
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Other Names 2

Doing Business AsAudionova
Doing Business AsPuget Sound Hearing Aid & Audiology

Secondary Practice Locations 12

Location 18830 Tallon Ln NE Ste DLacey, WA 98516-6657 · Phone (360) 869-0422
Location 21833 Auburn Way N Ste MAuburn, WA 98002-3361 · Phone (253) 204-4289
Location 31515 116th Ave NE Ste 300Bellevue, WA 98004-3811 · Phone (800) 500-8243
Location 42981 Griffin AveEnumclaw, WA 98022-2367 · Phone (360) 226-2619
Location 515215 SE 272nd St Ste 104Kent, WA 98042-9918 · Phone (253) 234-9946
Location 621727 76th Ave W Ste AEdmonds, WA 98026-7549 · Phone (425) 286-8178
Location 71820 100th Pl SE Ste AEverett, WA 98208-3868 · Phone (425) 286-8481
Location 8118 SW 330th St Ste 303Federal Way, WA 98023-6185 · Phone (253) 517-8867
Location 912623 Meridian E Ste B1APuyallup, WA 98373-3475 · Phone (253) 256-2321
Location 102611 NE 125th St Ste 238Seattle, WA 98125-4357 · Phone (206) 526-5411
Location 1110513 Silverdale Way NW Ste 109Silverdale, WA 98383-9499 · Phone (360) 558-3929
Location 1214900 Interurban Ave S Ste 185Tukwila, WA 98168-4687 · Phone (206) 207-7461

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provider is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, who practice with different areas of specialization.193200000X MULTI-SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter Health, 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)

Hearing By Design, Inc is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

5

Medicare enrollment records show 5 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Hearing By Design, Inc, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 1 practice at this address. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (5)

Patricia Petermann, AUD
Qualified Audiologist
NPI 1124219787
1311 S UNION AVE STE 102
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 759-3555
Same address
Chayse Cope, AUD
Qualified Audiologist
NPI 1992683841
15215 SE 272ND ST STE 104
Kent, WA 98042
(253) 520-7786
18 mi
Skyler Mumford, AU.D
Qualified Audiologist
NPI 1417807868
1515 116TH AVE NE STE 300
Bellevue, WA 98004
(425) 462-2537
29 mi
Kaitlyn Gervais, AUD
Qualified Audiologist
NPI 1134868532
1940 116TH AVE NE STE 103
Bellevue, WA 98004
(800) 500-8243
30 mi
Mary Silva, AUD
Qualified Audiologist
NPI 1619184090
2611 NE 125TH ST STE 238
Seattle, WA 98125
(206) 526-2411
34 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 Hearing By Design, Inc's NPI number?

The NPI number for Hearing By Design, Inc is 1174715015. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on August 14, 2007. The provider is doing business as AudioNova and Puget Sound Hearing Aid & Audiology.

Where is Hearing By Design, Inc located?

Hearing By Design, Inc is located at 1311 S Union Ave Ste 102, Tacoma, WA 98405. The listed phone number is (253) 759-3555.

What is Hearing By Design, Inc's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hearing Aid Equipment with taxonomy code 332S00000X.

Is Hearing By Design, Inc enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Hearing By Design, Inc is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Hearing By Design, Inc?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 5 clinicians, all in Qualified Audiologist, reassign their Medicare billing to Hearing By Design, Inc. 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, 1 practice at this address. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Hearing By Design, Inc accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health and Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska list Hearing By Design, Inc 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 Hearing By Design, Inc was last updated on April 30, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 months 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.