MS. SAMANTHA LYNN BRADEN AUD
NPI 1538896774
Audiologist in Swansea, IL

NPI Status: Active since August 08, 2022

Contact Information

19 WOLF CREEK DR
DEPT OTOLARYNGOLOGY
SWANSEA, IL
ZIP 62226
Phone: (618) 235-3687
Fax: (618) 239-9429

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  • Individual
  • Female
  • Audiologist
  • Accepts Insurance

About SAMANTHA BRADEN

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Samantha Braden, a provider established in Swansea, Illinois with a medical specialization in Audiologist. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1538896774 assigned on August 2022. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 231H00000X with license number 147012286 (IL). The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated February 2026.

NPI
1538896774
Provider Name
MS. SAMANTHA LYNN BRADEN AUD
Gender
Female
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
19 WOLF CREEK DR DEPT OTOLARYNGOLOGY SWANSEA, IL 62226
Location Phone
(618) 235-3687
Location Fax
(618) 239-9429
Mailing Address
PO BOX 7412011 CHICAGO, IL 60674
Mailing Phone
(618) 235-3687
Mailing Fax
(618) 239-9429
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
08-08-2022
Last Update Date
02-20-2026
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Audiologists like Samantha Braden 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.
147012286
License State
IL
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

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

  • Balance by Medica Bronze $0 Copay PCP Visits - EPO
  • Balance by Medica Bronze $0 Copay PCP Visits - PPO
  • Balance by Medica Bronze Premier - EPO
  • Balance by Medica Bronze Premier - PPO
  • Balance by Medica Expanded Bronze Standard - EPO
  • Balance by Medica Expanded Bronze Standard - PPO
  • Balance by Medica Gold $0 Copay PCP Visits - EPO
  • Balance by Medica Gold $0 Copay PCP Visits - PPO
  • Balance by Medica Gold Share - EPO
  • Balance by Medica Gold Share - PPO
  • Balance by Medica Gold Standard - EPO
  • Balance by Medica Gold Standard - PPO
  • Balance by Medica Silver $0 Copay PCP Visits - EPO
  • Balance by Medica Silver $0 Copay PCP Visits - PPO
  • Balance by Medica Silver Share - EPO
  • Balance by Medica Silver Share - PPO
  • Balance by Medica Silver Standard - EPO
  • Balance by Medica Silver Standard - PPO
  • UHC Bronze Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) - EPO
  • UHC Bronze Essential (No Referrals) - EPO
  • UHC Bronze Standard (No Referrals) - EPO
  • UHC Bronze Standard+ (Dental + Vision, No Referrals) - EPO
  • UHC Gold Advantage ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) - EPO
  • UHC Gold Advantage+ ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) - EPO
  • UHC Gold Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $8 Tier 2 Rx, No Referrals) - EPO
  • UHC Gold Standard (No Referrals) - EPO
  • UHC Silver Advantage ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) - EPO
  • UHC Silver Advantage+ ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) - EPO
  • UHC Silver Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) - EPO
  • UHC Silver Standard (No Referrals) - EPO
  • UHC Silver Standard+ (Dental + Vision, No Referrals) - EPO

Specific plan information not avaialable, please contact the provider to verify if your insurance plan is accepted.

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
330113440MEDICAID (05)MO 

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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 1538896774, we treat the final digit (4) 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 76. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (80 - 76 = 4).

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
5
Unchanged
Pos 3
3
Doubled → 6
Pos 4
8
Unchanged
Pos 5
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
Pos 6
9
Unchanged
Pos 7
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
Pos 8
7
Unchanged
Pos 9
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Check
4
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 3 → 6 8 → 16 → 7 6 → 12 → 3 7 → 14 → 5

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 5 + 6 + 8 + 1 + 6 + 9 + 1 + 2 + 7 + 1 + 4 + 24 = 76

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

The next multiple of ten after 76 is 80. The difference is the calculated check digit.

80 - 76 = 4
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 4, which matches the last digit of 1538896774.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 10 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Audiologist
19 WOLF CREEK DR
SWANSEA, IL 62226
Audiologist
19 WOLF CREEK DR
SWANSEA, IL 62226
Otolaryngology
19 WOLF CREEK DR
SWANSEA, IL 62226
Audiologist
19 WOLF CREEK DR
SWANSEA, IL 62226
Audiologist
19 WOLF CREEK DR, DEPT OTOLARYNGOLOGY
SWANSEA, IL 62226
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
19 WOLF CREEK DR, DEPT OTOLARYNGOLOGY
SWANSEA, IL 62226
Otolaryngology
19 WOLF CREEK DR, DEPT OTOLARYNGOLOGY
SWANSEA, IL 62226
Audiologist
19 WOLF CREEK DR, DEPT OTOLARYNGOLOGY
SWANSEA, IL 62226
Clinic/Center (Multi-Specialty)
19 WOLF CREEK DR
SWANSEA, IL 62226
Otolaryngology
19 WOLF CREEK DR, DEPT OTOLARYNGOLOGY
SWANSEA, IL 62226

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1538896774, enumerated as an "individual" on August 08, 2022.

The provider is located at 19 WOLF CREEK DR DEPT OTOLARYNGOLOGY SWANSEA, IL 62226 and the phone number is (618) 235-3687.

Audiologist with taxonomy code 231H00000X.

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