DR. BARBARA R BECK AUD
NPI 1356503106
Audiologist in New Braunfels, TX
NPI Status: Active since July 01, 2008
Contact Information
42 GRUENE PARK DR
NEW BRAUNFELS, TX
ZIP 78130
Phone: (830) 629-5830
- Individual
- Female
- Years of Experience 24
- Audiologist
- May Accept Medicare Approved Payment
About BARBARA BECK
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Barbara Beck, a provider established in New Braunfels, Texas with a medical specialization in Audiologist and more than 24 years of experience. She graduated from At Still Un Of Hlth Sciences, Col Of Osteo Med, Mesa in 2002. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1356503106 assigned on July 2008. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 231H00000X with license number 51495 (TX). The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated 18 years ago.
- NPI
- 1356503106
- Provider Name
- DR. BARBARA R BECK AUD
- Gender
- Female
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 42 GRUENE PARK DR NEW BRAUNFELS, TX 78130
- Location Phone
- (830) 629-5830
- Mailing Address
- 42 GRUENE PARK DR NEW BRAUNFELS, TX 78130
- Mailing Phone
- (830) 629-5830
- Medical School Name
- AT STILL UN OF HLTH SCIENCES, COL OF OSTEO MED, MESA
- Graduation Year
- 2002
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 07-01-2008
- Last Update Date
- 07-01-2008
- Code Navigator
Audiologists like Barbara Beck 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.
- 51495
- 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.
Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status
Barbara Beck is registered with Medicare but maybe doesn't accept claims assignment. If you are a Medicare beneficiary call and confirm with the provider before seeking any services.
What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.
PECOS PAC ID: 8820151897
What is the PECOS Associate Control ID?
A PAC ID is a unique 10-digit number assigned to an individual or organization healthcare provider in PECOS. The PAC ID is used to link together all the provider information, like tax identification numbers and organizational names. A PAC ID can be connected to multiple Enrollment IDs if an individual or organization has enrolled in PECOS more than once.PECOS Enrollment ID: I20240808002291
What is the Provider Enrollment ID?
The Enrollment ID is a unique alphanumeric 15-digit code assigned to each new provider's PECOS enrollment application. The Enrollment ID is used to link together all the provider enrollment information like enrollment type, state, provider specialty, and reassignment of benefits.Accepts Medicare Assignment? Maybe
What does it mean "accepts medicare assignment"?
When a provider accepts Medicare assignment, the provider agrees to be paid directly by Medicare and to accept the payment amount approved by Medicare. Additionally, the provider agrees to not bill patients for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance amounts.
A provider who doesn't accept assignment may charge you up to 15% over the Medicare-approved amount. This is known as the limiting charge. You may have to pay this amount, or it may be covered by another insurer.
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 for hearing various pitches using earphone and device placed against the bone
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 243 times for 232 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 18 times for 18 patientsThis is a hearing test that checks your ability to hear different pitches or frequencies. It involves wearing earphones and placing a device against your bone, usually behind the ear. It helps identify any hearing issues you might have.
This service was performed 20 times for 18 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 175 times for 156 patientsReviews for DR. BARBARA R BECK AUD
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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 1356503106, we treat the final digit (6) 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 44. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (50 - 44 = 6).
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 44 is 50. The difference is the calculated check digit.
Other Providers at the Same Location
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Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1356503106, enumerated as an "individual" on July 01, 2008.
The provider is located at 42 GRUENE PARK DR NEW BRAUNFELS, TX 78130 and the phone number is (830) 629-5830.
Audiologist with taxonomy code 231H00000X.
