MEL GRANT AU.D.
NPI 1598768186
Audiologist in West Palm Beach, FL

NPI Status: Active since May 27, 2005

Contact Information

3540 FOREST HILL BLVD
STE 205
WEST PALM BEACH, FL
ZIP 33406
Phone: (561) 649-4006
Fax: (561) 969-6621

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Audiologist

About MEL GRANT

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Mel Grant, a provider established in West Palm Beach, Florida with a medical specialization in Audiologist. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1598768186 assigned on May 2005. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 231H00000X with license number AY151 (FL). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 12 years ago.

NPI
1598768186
Provider Name
MEL GRANT AU.D.
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
3540 FOREST HILL BLVD STE 205 WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33406
Location Phone
(561) 649-4006
Location Fax
(561) 969-6621
Mailing Address
3540 FOREST HILL BLVD STE 205 WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33406
Mailing Phone
(561) 649-4006
Mailing Fax
(561) 969-6621
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
05-27-2005
Last Update Date
12-05-2014
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Audiologists like Mel Grant 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.
AY151
License State
FL
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.

Secondary Taxonomies

The provider has reported to the NPI enumerator additional taxonomy codes. Multiple taxonomy codes may represent subspecialties or other areas of specialization the provider maybe licensed to practice.

No. Taxonomy Code Type Classification /
Specialization
License No. (State)
1237600000XSpeech, Language and Hearing Service Providers

Audiologist-Hearing Aid Fitter

AY 151 (FL)

Insurance Plans Accepted

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
K6335MEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIED (04)FLGROUP
085230900MEDICAID (05)FL 
J0372OTHER (01)FLBCBS
S0526ZMEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIED (04)FL 
S0526OTHER (01)FLBCBS
600037100MEDICAID (05)FL 
640001185OTHER (01)FLRAILROAD MEDICARE
T0938OTHER (01)FLBCBS GROUP

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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 1598768186, 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 74. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (80 - 74 = 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.

Pos 1
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 2
5
Unchanged
Pos 3
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Pos 4
8
Unchanged
Pos 5
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Pos 6
6
Unchanged
Pos 7
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
Pos 8
1
Unchanged
Pos 9
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
Check
6
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 9 → 18 → 9 7 → 14 → 5 8 → 16 → 7 8 → 16 → 7

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 5 + 1 + 8 + 8 + 1 + 4 + 6 + 1 + 6 + 1 + 1 + 6 + 24 = 74

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

The next multiple of ten after 74 is 80. The difference is the calculated check digit.

80 - 74 = 6
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 6, which matches the last digit of 1598768186.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 11 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Audiologist
3540 FOREST HILL BLVD, STE 205
WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33406
Audiologist
3540 FOREST HILL BLVD, STE 205
WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33406
Durable Medical Equipment & Medical Supplies
3540 FOREST HILL BLVD, SUITE 102
WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33406
Audiologist-Hearing Aid Fitter
3540 FOREST HILL BLVD
WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33406
Counselor (Mental Health)
3540 FOREST HILL BLVD, POINCIANA EXECUTIVE SUITE #112
WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33406
Clinic/Center
3540 FOREST HILL BLVD, SUITE 203
WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33406
Chiropractor (Rehabilitation)
3540 FOREST HILL BLVD, SUITE 203
WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33406
Marriage & Family Therapist
3540 FOREST HILL BLVD, SUITE 112
WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33406
Speech-Language Pathologist
3540 FOREST HILL BLVD, SUITE 205
WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33406
Counselor (Professional)
3540 FOREST HILL BLVD, SUITE 112 F
WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33406
Orthopaedic Surgery
3540 FOREST HILL BLVD, SUITE 102
WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33406

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1598768186, enumerated as an "individual" on May 27, 2005.

The provider is located at 3540 FOREST HILL BLVD STE 205 WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33406 and the phone number is (561) 649-4006.

Audiologist with taxonomy code 231H00000X.

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