SARA C MORTON M.S. ED.
NPI 1588954846
Audiologist in Austin, TX
NPI Status: Active since April 07, 2011
Contact Information
5750 BALCONES DR
SUITE 200
AUSTIN, TX
ZIP 78731
Phone: (512) 836-8788
Fax: (512) 836-8794
- Individual
- Female
- Audiologist
About SARA MORTON
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Sara Morton, a provider established in Austin, Texas with a medical specialization in Audiologist. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1588954846 assigned on April 2011. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 231H00000X with license number 51556 (TX). The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated 15 years ago.
- NPI
- 1588954846
- Provider Name
- SARA C MORTON M.S. ED.
- Gender
- Female
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 5750 BALCONES DR SUITE 200 AUSTIN, TX 78731
- Location Phone
- (512) 836-8788
- Location Fax
- (512) 836-8794
- Mailing Address
- 5750 BALCONES DR SUITE 200 AUSTIN, TX 78731
- Mailing Phone
- (512) 836-8788
- Mailing Fax
- (512) 836-8794
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 04-07-2011
- Last Update Date
- 05-16-2011
- Code Navigator
Audiologists like Sara Morton 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
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- Classification
Audiologist
- Taxonomy Code
- 231H00000X
- Type
- Speech, Language and Hearing Service Providers
- License No.
- 51556
- License State
- TX
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80727A | OTHER (01) | TX | BCBS - AENT |
| TXB123126 | MEDICARE PIN (08) | TX | |
| 80728A | OTHER (01) | TX | BCBS - HCAENT |
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.
Analysis and programming of inner ear implant (7 years or older)
Analysis and reprogramming of inner ear implant (7 years or older)
Evaluation of hearing function related to surgically implanted hearing device, first hour
Test for ability to detect and repeat spoken words with speech recognition
Test for hearing various pitches using earphone
Analysis and programming of an inner ear implant involves checking the implant's functionality and adjusting its settings for optimal hearing. It's a non-invasive procedure that helps tailor the device to your unique hearing needs, improving your ability to perceive sound.
This service was performed 19 times for 16 patientsAn analysis and reprogramming of an inner ear implant involves checking the device's performance and adjusting its settings for optimal hearing. This non-invasive procedure helps ensure the implant continues to meet the patient's hearing needs.
This service was performed 164 times for 83 patientsThis procedure assesses how well your surgically implanted hearing device is working. It involves a series of tests conducted over an hour to measure your hearing ability and device performance. It's a crucial step in ensuring your hearing health.
This service was performed 39 times for 36 patientsThis is a hearing test where you'll listen to spoken words through headphones and repeat them. It helps evaluate your ability to understand speech. It's a simple, non-invasive procedure that provides valuable information about your hearing health.
This service was performed 31 times for 28 patientsThis is a hearing test where earphones are worn to detect different pitch levels. Sounds of various frequencies are played, and you indicate when you hear them. This helps evaluate your hearing ability. It's safe, comfortable, and non-invasive.
This service was performed 25 times for 22 patientsReviews for SARA C MORTON M.S. ED.
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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 1588954846, we treat the final digit (6) 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 84. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (90 - 84 = 6).
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 84 is 90. The difference is the calculated check digit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1588954846, enumerated as an "individual" on April 07, 2011.
The provider is located at 5750 BALCONES DR SUITE 200 AUSTIN, TX 78731 and the phone number is (512) 836-8788.
Audiologist with taxonomy code 231H00000X.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Blue Cross Blue Shield, Medicare and Medicaid. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
