DR. SAMUEL TIMOTHY JOHNSON AU.D.
NPI 1790455947
Audiologist-Hearing Aid Fitter in Walnut Creek, CA

NPI Status: Active since September 19, 2021

Contact Information

1900 OLYMPIC BLVD STE 202
WALNUT CREEK, CA
ZIP 94596
Phone: (707) 494-4328

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Audiologist-Hearing Aid Fitter

About SAMUEL JOHNSON

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Samuel Johnson, a provider established in Walnut Creek, California with a medical specialization in Audiologist-hearing Aid Fitter. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1790455947 assigned on September 2021. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 237600000X with license number AU3617 (CA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 2 years ago.

NPI
1790455947
Provider Name
DR. SAMUEL TIMOTHY JOHNSON AU.D.
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
1900 OLYMPIC BLVD STE 202 WALNUT CREEK, CA 94596
Location Phone
(707) 494-4328
Mailing Address
1900 OLYMPIC BLVD STE 202 WALNUT CREEK, CA 94596
Mailing Phone
(707) 494-4328
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
09-19-2021
Last Update Date
01-30-2024
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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.
AU3617
License State
CA
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.

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

LD61186783 (WA)

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 223 times for 219 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 23 times for 23 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 21 times for 21 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 227 times for 222 patients

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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 1790455947, we treat the final digit (7) 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 73. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (80 - 73 = 7).

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
7
Unchanged
Pos 3
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Pos 4
0
Unchanged
Pos 5
4
Doubled → 8
Pos 6
5
Unchanged
Pos 7
5
Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0
Pos 8
9
Unchanged
Pos 9
4
Doubled → 8
Check
7
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 4 → 8 5 → 10 → 1 4 → 8

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 7 + 1 + 8 + 0 + 8 + 5 + 1 + 0 + 9 + 8 + 24 = 73

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

The next multiple of ten after 73 is 80. The difference is the calculated check digit.

80 - 73 = 7
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 7, which matches the last digit of 1790455947.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 1 provider is registered at the same or a nearby location.

Audiologist-Hearing Aid Fitter
1900 OLYMPIC BLVD STE 202
WALNUT CREEK, CA 94596

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1790455947, enumerated as an "individual" on September 19, 2021.

The provider is located at 1900 OLYMPIC BLVD STE 202 WALNUT CREEK, CA 94596 and the phone number is (707) 494-4328.

Audiologist-Hearing Aid Fitter with taxonomy code 237600000X.