MRS. RENEE T FISHER M.C.D, CCC-A
NPI 1578728622
Audiologist-Hearing Aid Fitter in Metairie, LA

NPI Status: Active since July 28, 2008

Contact Information

4228 HOUMA BLVD
STE. 110
METAIRIE, LA
ZIP 70006
Phone: (504) 455-3434
Fax: (504) 455-5477

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  • Individual
  • Female
  • Years of Experience 24
  • Audiologist-Hearing Aid Fitter
  • Accepts Medicare Approved Payment

About RENEE FISHER

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Renee Fisher, a provider established in Metairie, Louisiana with a medical specialization in Audiologist-hearing Aid Fitter and more than 24 years of experience. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1578728622 assigned on July 2008. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 237600000X with license number 5203 (LA). The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated 18 years ago.

NPI
1578728622
Provider Name
MRS. RENEE T FISHER M.C.D, CCC-A
Gender
Female
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
4228 HOUMA BLVD STE. 110 METAIRIE, LA 70006
Location Phone
(504) 455-3434
Location Fax
(504) 455-5477
Mailing Address
4228 HOUMA BLVD STE. 110 METAIRIE, LA 70006
Mailing Phone
(504) 455-3434
Mailing Fax
(504) 455-5477
Medical School Name
OTHER
Graduation Year
2002
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
07-28-2008
Last Update Date
07-29-2008
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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.
5203
License State
LA
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.

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Renee Fisher is registered with Medicare and accepts claims assignment, this means the provider accepts the approved amount for the cost of rendered services as full payment. Participating providers may not charge beneficiaries more than the approved amount for their services. Please keep in mind that beneficiaries still have to pay a coinsurance or copayment amount for a visit or service.

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: 6406924992

    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: I20081010000392

    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? Yes

    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

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 152 times for 152 patients

Evaluation and testing for balance with recording

This procedure involves a series of evaluations and tests to analyze your balance. Recordings are made to track your performance, helping identify any issues. This aids in determining the best treatment for any balance disorders you may have.

This service was performed 30 times for 30 patients

Test for eardrum and muscle function

This 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 38 times for 38 patients

Test to assess balance during warm and cool irrigation in both ears

This is a test called caloric stimulation, used to check your balance function. During this procedure, warm and cool water are gently introduced into your ears. Your eye movements are then observed, as they can indicate issues with balance or inner ear function.

This service was performed 27 times for 27 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 126 times for 123 patients

Use of electrodes during balance testing

Balance testing with electrodes involves attaching small sensors to your skin. These sensors record your body's responses to various balance tests. They help in assessing your balance and coordination by measuring your body's electrical activity as you perform specific tasks.

This service was performed 30 times for 30 patients

Physician Visit Costs



The typical physician office visit costs for Medicare beneficiaries in this area are: $13.87 for a new patient copayment and $17.36 for an established patient copayment.

The pricing information below displays the copayment minimum, maximum and average amount that patients under Medicare are charged when visiting this provider as a new or established patient. Please keep in mind that these prices are just for reference purposes, and the actual prices charged by the provider might be different.

For patients covered under private health plans the prices below are also useful as healthcare pricing for private insurance is usually established as a function of Medicare prices. Private insurance covered patients should check their individual plans to determine the exact pricing.

The prices below reflect the costs for new and established patients in the 70006 ZIP code area.

New Patients Visit Costs *

The most utilized procedure code for new patients office visits is 99202

  • Average New Patient Price $55.5
  • Minimum New Patient Price $55.5
  • Maximum New Patient Price $170.3
  • Average New Patient Copayment $13.87
  • Minimum New Patient Copayment $13.87
  • Maximum New Patient Copayment $42.57

Established Patients Visit Costs *

The most utilized procedure code for established patients office visits is 99213

  • Average Established Patient Price $69.44
  • Minimum Established Patient Price $17.42
  • Maximum Established Patient Price $138.03
  • Average Established Patient Copayment $17.36
  • Minimum Established Patient Copayment $4.35
  • Maximum Established Patient Copayment $34.5

* The physician office visit costs information is generated by statistical analysis of similar providers in the same geographical area. The pricing information above IS NOT the amount charged by this provider.

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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 1578728622, 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
5
Unchanged
Pos 3
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Pos 4
8
Unchanged
Pos 5
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Pos 6
2
Unchanged
Pos 7
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
Pos 8
6
Unchanged
Pos 9
2
Doubled → 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 7 → 14 → 5 8 → 16 → 7 2 → 4

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 5 + 1 + 4 + 8 + 1 + 4 + 2 + 1 + 6 + 6 + 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 1578728622.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1578728622, enumerated as an "individual" on July 28, 2008.

The provider is located at 4228 HOUMA BLVD STE. 110 METAIRIE, LA 70006 and the phone number is (504) 455-3434.

Audiologist-Hearing Aid Fitter with taxonomy code 237600000X.