DR. MEREDITH LEA DUFFY AU.D.
NPI 1285914044
Audiologist in Charleston, SC
NPI Status: Active since August 25, 2011
Contact Information
171 ASHLEY AVE
CHARLESTON, SC
ZIP 29425
Phone: (843) 792-1414
- Individual
- Female
- Audiologist
- Accepts Insurance
About MEREDITH DUFFY
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Meredith Duffy, a provider established in Charleston, South Carolina with a medical specialization in Audiologist. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1285914044 assigned on August 2011. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 231H00000X with license number 4092 (SC). The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated 8 years ago.
- NPI
- 1285914044
- Provider Name
- DR. MEREDITH LEA DUFFY AU.D.
- Other Name
- MEREDITH LEA FETCH AUD
- Other Name Type
- Former Name (1)
- Gender
- Female
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 171 ASHLEY AVE CHARLESTON, SC 29425
- Location Phone
- (843) 792-1414
- Mailing Address
- PO BOX 751461 CHARLOTTE, NC 28275
- Mailing Phone
- (843) 792-6200
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 08-25-2011
- Last Update Date
- 10-16-2018
- Code Navigator
Audiologists like Meredith Duffy 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.
- 4092
- License State
- SC
- 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.
Secondary Taxonomies
The provider has reported to the NPI enumerator additional taxonomy codes. Multiple taxonomy codes may represent subspecialties or other areas of specialization the provider maybe licensed to practice.
| No. | Taxonomy Code | Type | Classification / Specialization |
License No. (State) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 231H00000X | Speech, Language and Hearing Service Providers | Audiologist | 002365-1 (NY) |
Insurance Plans Accepted
According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:
- First Choice Next Bronze Essential - HMO
- First Choice Next Bronze Premier - HMO
- First Choice Next Bronze Signature - HMO
- First Choice Next Gold Premier - HMO
- First Choice Next Gold Signature - HMO
- First Choice Next Silver Essential - HMO
- First Choice Next Silver Premier - HMO
- First Choice Next Silver Signature - 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
Test for eardrum and muscle function
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 159 times for 158 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 14 times for 14 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 66 times for 66 patientsReviews for DR. MEREDITH LEA DUFFY AU.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 1285914044, 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 66. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 66 = 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 66 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 1285914044, enumerated as an "individual" on August 25, 2011.
The provider is located at 171 ASHLEY AVE CHARLESTON, SC 29425 and the phone number is (843) 792-1414.
Audiologist with taxonomy code 231H00000X.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: First Choice Next. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
