THE HEARING DOCTO
NPI 1598255507
Clinic/Center - Hearing and Speech in Lubbock, TX

Q: What is West Texas Audiology And Hearing Aid Center's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Clinic/Center, specializing in Hearing and Speech, with taxonomy code 261QH0700X.

Active since May 15, 2018

5607 114TH ST, SUITE 100, LUBBOCK, TX 79424(806) 798-3600(806) 798-3601 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 5, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 5, 2021, Oct 8, 2019, Jun 18, 2018 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2018).

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About The Hearing Docto NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

THE HEARING DOCTO (NPI 1598255507) is a healthcare organization registered as a hearing and speech in Lubbock, Texas and active in the NPI registry since May 2018. The organization lists Arica G Black, Manager, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1598255507

Entity TypeOrganization

Primary Taxonomy261QH0700X

Legal Business NameWEST TEXAS AUDIOLOGY AND HEARING AID CENTER

Location Address5607 114TH ST, SUITE 100Lubbock, TX 79424

Mailing Address5607 114th St, Suite 100Lubbock, TX 79424 · (806) 798-3600

Phone(806) 798-3600

Fax(806) 798-3601

Organization SubpartNo

Authorized OfficialArica G BlackManager · (806) 798-3600

Enumeration DateMay 15, 2018

Last NPPES UpdateNovember 5, 20214 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedOctober 19, 2021

✔ NPI 1598255507 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyClinic/Center · Hearing and SpeechAmbulatory Health Care Facilities

Taxonomy Code261QH0700X

Definition

An entity, facility, or distinct part of a facility providing diagnostic, treatment, prescriptive, and therapy services related to congenital and acquired conditions and diseases that affect hearing capacity and speech ability.

Also ListedAudiologistTaxonomy 231H00000X

Also ListedClinic/CenterTaxonomy 261Q00000X

5607 114TH ST, Lubbock, TX 79424

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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsThe Hearing Docto

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include WellPoint.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

The Hearing Docto is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

Medicare enrollment records show 3 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to The Hearing Docto, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 2 practice at this address and 3 within 10 miles. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (3)

Arica Black, AUD

Qualified Audiologist

NPI 1871938639

5607 114TH ST SUITE 100
Lubbock, TX 79424

(806) 798-3600

✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Sage West, AUD

Qualified Audiologist

NPI 1104617976

5607 114TH ST STE 100
Lubbock, TX 79424

(806) 798-3600

✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Kendall Morales, AU.D.

Qualified Audiologist

NPI 1629717616

3601 4TH ST MS 9905
Lubbock, TX 79430

(806) 743-3277

✔ Accepts Medicare7.3 mi

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is West Texas Audiology And Hearing Aid Center's NPI number?

The NPI number for West Texas Audiology And Hearing Aid Center is 1598255507. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on May 15, 2018. The provider is doing business as The Hearing Docto.

Where is West Texas Audiology And Hearing Aid Center located?

West Texas Audiology And Hearing Aid Center is located at 5607 114th St Suite 100, Lubbock, TX 79424. The listed phone number is (806) 798-3600.

What is West Texas Audiology And Hearing Aid Center's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Clinic/Center, specializing in Hearing and Speech, with taxonomy code 261QH0700X.

Is West Texas Audiology And Hearing Aid Center enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. West Texas Audiology And Hearing Aid Center is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through West Texas Audiology And Hearing Aid Center?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 3 clinicians, all in Qualified Audiologist, reassign their Medicare billing to West Texas Audiology And Hearing Aid Center. A reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for the clinician's services. Of these, 2 practice at this address and 3 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does West Texas Audiology And Hearing Aid Center accept?

Health plans from WellPoint list West Texas Audiology And Hearing Aid Center as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for West Texas Audiology And Hearing Aid Center was last updated on November 5, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.