AUDIOLOGY AND SPEECH CENTER
NPI 1326194812
Audiologist in Akron, OH

NPI Status: Active since January 26, 2007

Contact Information

302 BUCHTEL COMMON
AUDIOLOGY AND SPEECH CENTER, POLSKY BLDG. 181
AKRON, OH
ZIP 44325
Phone: (330) 972-6035
Fax: (330) 972-7884

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  • Organization
  • Audiologist
  • Accepts Insurance

About AUDIOLOGY AND SPEECH CENTER

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Audiology And Speech Center, a provider established in Akron, Ohio operating as a Audiologist. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1326194812 assigned on January 2007. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 231H00000X. The provider is registered as an organization and their NPI record was last updated 14 years ago. Audiology And Speech Center operates as a Multi-Specialty Group with one or more individual practitioners, who practice different areas of specialization. The provider's other name is Audiology And Speech Center. The authorized official of this NPI record is William Michael Sherman (Sr. Vp/provost/coo)

NPI
1326194812
Provider Legal Name
THE UNIVERSITY OF AKRON
Other Organization Name
AUDIOLOGY AND SPEECH CENTER
Other Name Type
Other Name (5)
Entity Type
Organization
Location Address
302 BUCHTEL COMMON AUDIOLOGY AND SPEECH CENTER, POLSKY BLDG. 181 AKRON, OH 44325
Location Phone
(330) 972-6035
Location Fax
(330) 972-7884
Mailing Address
302 BUCHTEL COMMON AUDIOLOGY AND SPEECH CENTER, POLSKY BLDG. 181 AKRON, OH 44325
Mailing Phone
(330) 972-6035
Mailing Fax
(330) 972-7884
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Is Organization Subpart?
No
Enumeration Date
01-26-2007
Last Update Date
12-19-2012
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Audiologists like Audiology And Speech Center 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
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)
1235Z00000XSpeech, Language and Hearing Service Providers

Speech-Language Pathologist

 

Group Taxonomy 193200000X MULTI-SPECIALTY GROUP

This provider is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, who practice with different areas of specialization.

Insurance Plans Accepted

According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:

  • Anthem Bronze Pathway 10600 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs) - HMO
  • Anthem Bronze Pathway 10600 Adult Dental/Vision ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs) - HMO
  • Anthem Bronze Pathway 7500 Standard ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs) - HMO
  • Anthem Bronze Pathway 8500 for HSA - HMO
  • Anthem Gold Pathway 2000 Standard ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs) - HMO
  • Anthem Heart Healthy Bronze Pathway 6000 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs) - HMO
  • Anthem Heart Healthy Silver Pathway 5000 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs) - HMO
  • Anthem Silver Pathway 4000 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs) - HMO
  • Anthem Silver Pathway 4000 Adult Dental/Vision ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs) - HMO
  • Anthem Silver Pathway 5500 for HSA - HMO
  • Anthem Silver Pathway 6000 Standard ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs) - HMO
  • SummaCare Bronze 10600 with 3 Free PCP Visits - HMO
  • SummaCare Bronze 10600 with 3 Free PCP Visits + Adult Vision - HMO
  • SummaCare Bronze 8000 - HMO
  • SummaCare Bronze 8000 with Adult Vision Exam - HMO
  • SummaCare Gold 1000 with 3 Free PCP Visits + Adult Vision - HMO
  • SummaCare Gold 2000 with 3 Free PCP Visits - HMO
  • SummaCare Gold 2000 with 3 Free PCP Visits + Adult Vision - HMO
  • SummaCare Silver 3500 with 3 Free PCP Visits + Adult Vision - HMO
  • SummaCare Silver 5000 1000 Rx with 3 Free PCP Visits - HMO
  • SummaCare Silver 6000 with 3 Free PCP Visits + Adult Vision - HMO
  • SummaCare Silver 7000 with 3 Free PCP Visits - HMO
  • SummaCare Standard Bronze - HMO
  • SummaCare Standard Bronze with Adult Vision - HMO
  • SummaCare Standard Gold - HMO
  • SummaCare Standard Gold with Adult Vision - HMO
  • SummaCare Standard Silver - HMO
  • SummaCare Standard Silver with Adult Vision - HMO

*Please verify directly with this provider to make sure your insurance plan is currently accepted.

Authorized Official

The authorized official is the designated individual with the legal authority to make changes to the provider’s official NPI record. For organizations, the authorized official must be a general partner, chairman of the board, CEO, CFO or a direct owner holding at least a 5 percent stake in the medical organization.

Authorized Official Name

WILLIAM MICHAEL SHERMAN

Authorized Official Title
SR. VP/PROVOST/COO
Authorized Official Phone
(330) 972-7593

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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 1326194812, we treat the final digit (2) 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 68. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 68 = 2).

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.

Pos 1
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 2
3
Unchanged
Pos 3
2
Doubled → 4
Pos 4
6
Unchanged
Pos 5
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 6
9
Unchanged
Pos 7
4
Doubled → 8
Pos 8
8
Unchanged
Pos 9
1
Doubled → 2
Check
2
Target digit
Regular digit Doubled digit Check digit

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.

1 → 2 2 → 4 1 → 2 4 → 8 1 → 2

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.

2 + 3 + 4 + 6 + 2 + 9 + 8 + 8 + 2 + 24 = 68

Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10

The next multiple of ten after 68 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 68 = 2
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 2, which matches the last digit of 1326194812.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 2 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Nurse Practitioner
302 BUCHTEL COMMON, STUDENT HEALTH SERVICES, SRWC, SUITE 260
AKRON, OH 44325
Nurse Practitioner
302 BUCHTEL COMMON, THE NURSING CENTER FOR COMMUNITY HEALTH, MGH 116
AKRON, OH 44325

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1326194812, enumerated as an "organization" on January 26, 2007.

The provider is located at 302 BUCHTEL COMMON AUDIOLOGY AND SPEECH CENTER, POLSKY BLDG. 181 AKRON, OH 44325 and the phone number is (330) 972-6035.

Audiologist with taxonomy code 231H00000X.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and SummaCare. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.