DR. KWAME A CURTIS CCC-A
NPI 1194719153
Audiologist in Offutt Afb, NE
NPI Status: Active since September 07, 2005
Contact Information
2501 CAPEHART RD
OFFUTT AFB, NE
ZIP 68113
Phone: (402) 294-7376
Fax: (402) 294-9984
- Individual
- Male
- Audiologist
About KWAME CURTIS
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Kwame Curtis, a provider established in Offutt Afb, Nebraska with a medical specialization in Audiologist. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1194719153 assigned on September 2005. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 231H00000X with license number 51577 (TX). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 6 years ago.
- NPI
- 1194719153
- Provider Name
- DR. KWAME A CURTIS CCC-A
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 2501 CAPEHART RD OFFUTT AFB, NE 68113
- Location Phone
- (402) 294-7376
- Location Fax
- (402) 294-9984
- Mailing Address
- 81 MDG/AMDS 303 FISHER ST, BLDG 468 KEESLER AFB, MS 39534
- Mailing Phone
- (228) 376-0420
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 09-07-2005
- Last Update Date
- 09-02-2020
- Code Navigator
Audiologists like Kwame Curtis 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.
- 51577
- License State
- TX
- 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
Comprehensive hearing test
Placement of ear probe for computerized measurement of sound with interpretation and report
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 40 times for 39 patientsA comprehensive hearing test assesses how well you can hear different sounds. It involves a series of examinations, including pure-tone tests, speech tests, and physical examinations of the ears. This helps identify any hearing loss and its potential causes. It's a non-painful and straightforward process.
This service was performed 13 times for 13 patientsThis procedure involves placing a small probe in your ear to measure sounds. It's a painless process that helps doctors understand your hearing ability. The results will be interpreted and a report will be provided for further assessment.
This service was performed 31 times for 30 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 29 times for 29 patientsReviews for DR. KWAME A CURTIS CCC-A
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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 1194719153, we treat the final digit (3) 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 57. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 57 = 3).
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 57 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 1194719153, enumerated as an "individual" on September 07, 2005.
The provider is located at 2501 CAPEHART RD OFFUTT AFB, NE 68113 and the phone number is (402) 294-7376.
Audiologist with taxonomy code 231H00000X.
