JAMES H MCPHERSON M.S.
NPI 1437138989
Audiologist in Rochester, MN
NPI Status: Active since January 12, 2006
Contact Information
200 1ST ST SW
ROCHESTER, MN
ZIP 55905
Phone: (507) 284-2511
- Individual
- Male
- Audiologist
About JAMES MCPHERSON
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for James Mcpherson, a provider established in Rochester, Minnesota with a medical specialization in Audiologist. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1437138989 assigned on January 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 231H00000X with license number 5846 (MN). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated one year ago.
- NPI
- 1437138989
- Provider Name
- JAMES H MCPHERSON M.S.
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 200 1ST ST SW ROCHESTER, MN 55905
- Location Phone
- (507) 284-2511
- Mailing Address
- 200 1ST ST SW ROCHESTER, MN 55905
- Mailing Phone
- (507) 284-2511
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 01-12-2006
- Last Update Date
- 01-13-2025
- Code Navigator
Audiologists like James Mcpherson 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.
- 5846
- License State
- MN
- 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
Test for abnormal eye movement using 3 positions with recording
Test for abnormal eye movement using a moving target that moves back and forth with recording
Test for abnormal eye movement using a rotating chair
Test for abnormal eye movement with recording
Test for balance and posture
Test to assess balance during warm or cool irrigation in both ears
Test to assess middle ear function
Vemp testing of lower branch of inner ear nerve with interpretation and report
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 50 times for 50 patientsThis test checks for unusual eye movements. You'll be asked to look in three different directions while a device records your eye movements. It helps identify any eye muscle or nerve issues. It's non-invasive and painless.
This service was performed 124 times for 124 patientsThis test examines eye movement by tracking your eyes as they follow a moving target. It helps detect any irregularities in eye motion. A device records your eye movements to provide accurate results. This information assists in diagnosing various eye conditions.
This service was performed 113 times for 113 patientsA rotating chair test helps doctors assess balance issues. You'll sit in a motorized chair that spins at controlled speeds. As the chair moves, your eye movements are monitored to identify any irregularities, which can indicate balance disorders.
This service was performed 86 times for 86 patientsThis procedure checks for unusual eye movement. It involves recording your eye movements while you follow a light or object with your eyes. This helps identify any issues with how your eyes move or focus, aiding in the diagnosis of certain conditions.
This service was performed 124 times for 124 patientsA balance and posture test assesses your ability to maintain steady positioning and coordination. It involves simple tasks like standing on one foot or walking in a straight line. This helps identify any issues with your balance system, which can affect daily activities.
This service was performed 24 times for 24 patientsThis procedure, known as caloric testing, helps evaluate balance. Warm or cool water or air is gently introduced into your ears. This stimulates inner ear sensors, causing eye movements that can indicate balance issues. It's non-invasive and safe.
This service was performed 109 times for 109 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 14 times for 14 patientsVEMP testing is a safe procedure used to evaluate the functioning of your inner ear nerves. It involves playing sounds into your ears and recording the responses from your muscles. This helps detect any abnormalities in your inner ear. The results are then interpreted and reported by a specialist.
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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 1437138989, we treat the final digit (9) 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 71. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (80 - 71 = 9).
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 71 is 80. The difference is the calculated check digit.
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ROCHESTER, MN 55905
Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1437138989, enumerated as an "individual" on January 12, 2006.
The provider is located at 200 1ST ST SW ROCHESTER, MN 55905 and the phone number is (507) 284-2511.
Audiologist with taxonomy code 231H00000X.