DR. JUAN FIGUEROA AU.D.
NPI 1740674449
Audiologist in Aguadilla, PR
NPI Status: Active since March 20, 2015
Contact Information
2022 AVE P A CAMPOS
AGUADILLA, PR
ZIP 00603
Phone: (787) 882-8585
Fax: (787) 882-8590
- Individual
- Male
- Audiologist
- May Accept Medicare Approved Payment
About JUAN FIGUEROA
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Juan Figueroa, a provider established in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico with a medical specialization in Audiologist. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1740674449 assigned on March 2015. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 231H00000X with license number 1003 (PR). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 11 years ago.
- NPI
- 1740674449
- Provider Name
- DR. JUAN FIGUEROA AU.D.
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 2022 AVE P A CAMPOS AGUADILLA, PR 00603
- Location Phone
- (787) 882-8585
- Location Fax
- (787) 882-8590
- Mailing Address
- PO BOX 250057 AUIDOLOGY CLINICS OF PUERTO RICO AGUADILLA, PR 00604
- Mailing Phone
- (787) 882-8585
- Mailing Fax
- (787) 882-8590
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- Yes
- Enumeration Date
- 03-20-2015
- Last Update Date
- 03-20-2015
- Code Navigator
Audiologists like Juan Figueroa 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.
- 1003
- License State
- PR
- 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.
Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status
Juan Figueroa is registered with Medicare but maybe doesn't accept claims assignment. If you are a Medicare beneficiary call and confirm with the provider before seeking any services.
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: 7416261581
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: I20150819008458
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? Maybe
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
Comprehensive hearing test
Placement of ear probe for computerized measurement of repeated sounds with interpretation and report
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 21 times for 21 patientsA comprehensive hearing test assesses how well you can hear different sounds. It involves a series of examinations, including pure-tone tests, speech tests, and physical examinations of the ears. This helps identify any hearing loss and its potential causes. It's a non-painful and straightforward process.
This service was performed 21 times for 21 patientsThis procedure involves placing a probe in your ear to measure how it responds to repeated sounds. The data is then interpreted by a computer to assess your hearing health. The findings are compiled into a report for further evaluation.
This service was performed 21 times for 21 patientsReviews for DR. JUAN FIGUEROA AU.D.
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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 1740674449, we treat the final digit (9) 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 71. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (80 - 71 = 9).
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 71 is 80. The difference is the calculated check digit.
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The following 1 provider is registered at the same or a nearby location.
Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1740674449, enumerated as an "individual" on March 20, 2015.
The provider is located at 2022 AVE P A CAMPOS AGUADILLA, PR 00603 and the phone number is (787) 882-8585.
Audiologist with taxonomy code 231H00000X.
