MS. DARCY L. BEALS M.S., CCC-A
NPI 1487829610
Audiologist-Hearing Aid Fitter in Streator, IL

NPI Status: Active since April 29, 2008

Contact Information

205 S PARK ST
STREATOR, IL
ZIP 61364
Phone: (815) 673-2869
Fax: (815) 672-9225

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  • Individual
  • Female
  • Audiologist-Hearing Aid Fitter

About DARCY BEALS

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Darcy Beals, a provider established in Streator, Illinois with a medical specialization in Audiologist-hearing Aid Fitter. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1487829610 assigned on April 2008. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 237600000X with license number 147.000596 (IL). The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated 8 years ago.

NPI
1487829610
Provider Name
MS. DARCY L. BEALS M.S., CCC-A
Gender
Female
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
205 S PARK ST STREATOR, IL 61364
Location Phone
(815) 673-2869
Location Fax
(815) 672-9225
Mailing Address
205 S PARK ST STREATOR, IL 61364
Mailing Phone
(815) 673-2869
Mailing Fax
(815) 672-9225
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
04-29-2008
Last Update Date
06-05-2018
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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-Hearing Aid Fitter

Taxonomy Code
237600000X
Type
Speech, Language and Hearing Service Providers
License No.
147.000596
License State
IL
Taxonomy Description
An audiologist/hearing aid fitter is the professional who specializes in evaluating and treating people with hearing loss, conducts a wide variety of tests to determine the exact nature of an individual's hearing problem, presents a variety of treatment options to patients, dispenses and fits hearing aids, administers tests of balance to evaluate dizziness and provides hearing rehabilitation training. This classification should be used where individuals are licensed as audiologist-hearing aid fitters as opposed to states that license individuals as audiologists.

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.

Test for hearing various pitches using earphone and device placed against the bone

This 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 21 times for 21 patients

Test to assess hearing sensitivity using visual aids

This is a hearing test that uses visual aids to measure your ability to hear sounds at different volumes and pitches. It's a simple, non-invasive procedure that helps identify any hearing issues you may have.

This service was performed 17 times for 16 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 36 times for 35 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 1487829610, we treat the final digit (0) 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 70. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 70 = 0).

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
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
Pos 4
7
Unchanged
Pos 5
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
Pos 6
2
Unchanged
Pos 7
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Pos 8
6
Unchanged
Pos 9
1
Doubled → 2
Check
0
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 8 → 16 → 7 8 → 16 → 7 9 → 18 → 9 1 → 2

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 4 + 1 + 6 + 7 + 1 + 6 + 2 + 1 + 8 + 6 + 2 + 24 = 70

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

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

70 - 70 = 0
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 0, which matches the last digit of 1487829610.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1487829610, enumerated as an "individual" on April 29, 2008.

The provider is located at 205 S PARK ST STREATOR, IL 61364 and the phone number is (815) 673-2869.

Audiologist-Hearing Aid Fitter with taxonomy code 237600000X.