SAN DIEGO HEARING CENTER INC
NPI 1881686905
Audiologist in San Diego, CA

NPI Status: Active since August 16, 2005

Contact Information

4282 GENESEE AVE
SUITE 301
SAN DIEGO, CA
ZIP 92117
Phone: (858) 279-3277
Fax: (858) 279-3281

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About SAN DIEGO HEARING CENTER INC

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for San Diego Hearing Center Inc, a provider established in San Diego, California operating as a Audiologist. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1881686905 assigned on August 2005. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 231H00000X with license number AU1291 (CA). The provider is registered as an organization and their NPI record was last updated one year ago. The authorized official of this NPI record is Ms. Blanche Lyn Blackington Ma (President Owner)

NPI
1881686905
Provider Name
SAN DIEGO HEARING CENTER INC
Entity Type
Organization
Location Address
4282 GENESEE AVE SUITE 301 SAN DIEGO, CA 92117
Location Phone
(858) 279-3277
Location Fax
(858) 279-3281
Mailing Address
4282 GENESEE AVE SUITE 301 SAN DIEGO, CA 92117
Mailing Phone
(858) 279-3277
Mailing Fax
(858) 279-3281
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Is Organization Subpart?
No
Enumeration Date
08-16-2005
Last Update Date
09-11-2025
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Audiologists like San Diego Hearing Center Inc 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.
AU1291
License State
CA
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)
1332S00000XSuppliers

Hearing Aid Equipment

HA2797 (CA)
2332S00000XSuppliers

Hearing Aid Equipment

(CA)

Insurance Plans Accepted

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Authorized Official

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Authorized Official Name

MS. BLANCHE LYN BLACKINGTON MA

Authorized Official Title
PRESIDENT OWNER
Authorized Official Phone
(858) 279-3277

Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
GAU0012910MEDICAID (05)CA 

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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 1881686905, we treat the final digit (5) 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 65. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 65 = 5).

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
8
Unchanged
Pos 3
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
Pos 4
1
Unchanged
Pos 5
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
Pos 6
8
Unchanged
Pos 7
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
Pos 8
9
Unchanged
Pos 9
0
Doubled → 0
Check
5
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 8 → 16 → 7 6 → 12 → 3 6 → 12 → 3 0 → 0

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 8 + 1 + 6 + 1 + 1 + 2 + 8 + 1 + 2 + 9 + 0 + 24 = 65

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

The next multiple of ten after 65 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 65 = 5
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 5, which matches the last digit of 1881686905.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 20 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Obstetrics & Gynecology
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SAN DIEGO, CA 92117
Internal Medicine
4282 GENESEE AVE, SUITE 103
SAN DIEGO, CA 92117
Internal Medicine
4282 GENESEE AVE, #103
SAN DIEGO, CA 92117
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (Pain Medicine)
4282 GENESEE AVE, SUITE 304
SAN DIEGO, CA 92117
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
4282 GENESEE AVE, STE 302
SAN DIEGO, CA 92117
Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
4282 GENESEE AVE, SUITE 103
SAN DIEGO, CA 92117
Non-Pharmacy Dispensing Site
4282 GENESEE AVE, SUITE 103
SAN DIEGO, CA 92117
Obstetrics & Gynecology
4282 GENESEE AVE, SUITE 201
SAN DIEGO, CA 92117
Audiologist-Hearing Aid Fitter
4282 GENESEE AVE, SUITE 301
SAN DIEGO, CA 92117
Non-Pharmacy Dispensing Site
4282 GENESEE AVE, SUITE 102
SAN DIEGO, CA 92117
Nurse Practitioner
4282 GENESEE AVE, SUITE 103
SAN DIEGO, CA 92117
Audiologist
4282 GENESEE AVE, SUITE 301
SAN DIEGO, CA 92117
Non-Pharmacy Dispensing Site
4282 GENESEE AVE, 302
SAN DIEGO, CA 92117
Pain Medicine (Interventional Pain Medicine)
4282 GENESEE AVE, SUITE 304
SAN DIEGO, CA 92117
Internal Medicine
4282 GENESEE AVE, SUITE 102
SAN DIEGO, CA 92117
Clinic/Center (Primary Care)
4282 GENESEE AVE, SUITE 202
SAN DIEGO, CA 92117
General Practice
4282 GENESEE AVE, SUITE 202
SAN DIEGO, CA 92117
Clinic/Center (Multi-Specialty)
4282 GENESEE AVE, SUITE 103
SAN DIEGO, CA 92117
Obstetrics & Gynecology
4282 GENESEE AVE, SUITE 201
SAN DIEGO, CA 92117
Obstetrics & Gynecology
4282 GENESEE AVE, SUITE 201
SAN DIEGO, CA 92117

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1881686905, enumerated as an "organization" on August 16, 2005.

The provider is located at 4282 GENESEE AVE SUITE 301 SAN DIEGO, CA 92117 and the phone number is (858) 279-3277.

Audiologist with taxonomy code 231H00000X.

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