MRS. TARA BECKER MCCARTY MCD
NPI 1477569572
Audiologist in West Columbia, SC

NPI Status: Active since July 31, 2006

Contact Information

146 N HOSPITAL DR
STE120
WEST COLUMBIA, SC
ZIP 29169
Phone: (803) 936-7530
Fax: (803) 936-7532

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  • Individual
  • Female
  • Audiologist

About TARA MCCARTY

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Tara Mccarty, a provider established in West Columbia, South Carolina with a medical specialization in Audiologist. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1477569572 assigned on July 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 231H00000X with license number 3401 (SC). The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated 6 years ago.

NPI
1477569572
Provider Name
MRS. TARA BECKER MCCARTY MCD
Other Name
TARA ELIZABETH BECKER MCD
Other Name Type
Former Name (1)
Gender
Female
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
146 N HOSPITAL DR STE120 WEST COLUMBIA, SC 29169
Location Phone
(803) 936-7530
Location Fax
(803) 936-7532
Mailing Address
PO BOX 6069 WEST COLUMBIA, SC 29171
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
07-31-2006
Last Update Date
11-09-2020
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Audiologists like Tara Mccarty 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.
3401
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.

Insurance Plans Accepted

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
SA0761MEDICAID (05)SC 
GP4644OTHER (01)SCMEDICAID GROUP NUMBER

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

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 133 times for 133 patients

Comprehensive hearing test

A comprehensive hearing test assesses how well you can hear different sounds. It involves a series of examinations, including pure-tone tests, speech tests, and physical examinations of the ears. This helps identify any hearing loss and its potential causes. It's a non-painful and straightforward process.

This service was performed 12 times for 12 patients

Test to assess middle ear function

A 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 99 times for 99 patients

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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 1477569572, 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
4
Unchanged
Pos 3
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Pos 4
7
Unchanged
Pos 5
5
Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0
Pos 6
6
Unchanged
Pos 7
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Pos 8
5
Unchanged
Pos 9
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
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 7 → 14 → 5 5 → 10 → 1 9 → 18 → 9 7 → 14 → 5

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 4 + 1 + 4 + 7 + 1 + 0 + 6 + 1 + 8 + 5 + 1 + 4 + 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 1477569572.

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The following 6 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

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Orthopaedic Surgery (Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery)
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Audiologist
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Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1477569572, enumerated as an "individual" on July 31, 2006.

The provider is located at 146 N HOSPITAL DR STE120 WEST COLUMBIA, SC 29169 and the phone number is (803) 936-7530.

Audiologist with taxonomy code 231H00000X.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: Medicare and Medicaid. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.