DR. PETER MICHAEL FAIN AU.D., M.B.A.
NPI 1245457431
Audiologist in Houston, TX
NPI Status: Active since April 19, 2007
Contact Information
1509B W 18TH ST
HOUSTON, TX
ZIP 77008
Phone: (832) 618-1010
Fax: (832) 838-4232
- Individual
- Male
- Audiologist
About PETER FAIN
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Peter Fain, a provider established in Houston, Texas with a medical specialization in Audiologist. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1245457431 assigned on April 2007. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 231H00000X with license number 51161 (TX). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 18 years ago.
- NPI
- 1245457431
- Provider Name
- DR. PETER MICHAEL FAIN AU.D., M.B.A.
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 1509B W 18TH ST HOUSTON, TX 77008
- Location Phone
- (832) 618-1010
- Location Fax
- (832) 838-4232
- Mailing Address
- 1509B W 18TH ST HOUSTON, TX 77008
- Mailing Phone
- (832) 618-1010
- Mailing Fax
- (832) 838-4232
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 04-19-2007
- Last Update Date
- 05-12-2008
- Code Navigator
Audiologists like Peter Fain 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
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- Classification
Audiologist
- Taxonomy Code
- 231H00000X
- Type
- Speech, Language and Hearing Service Providers
- License No.
- 51161
- 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.
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Additional Identifiers
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| Identifier | Type / Code | Identifier State | Identifier Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 036847402 | MEDICAID (05) | TX | |
| 11317745 | OTHER (01) | TX | CAQH |
| 531239 | OTHER (01) | TX | BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD |
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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 1245457431, we treat the final digit (1) 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 69. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 69 = 1).
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 69 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1245457431, enumerated as an "individual" on April 19, 2007.
The provider is located at 1509B W 18TH ST HOUSTON, TX 77008 and the phone number is (832) 618-1010.
Audiologist with taxonomy code 231H00000X.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Medicare, Medicaid and Blue Cross Blue Shield. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
