DR. RITA MCWILLIAMS AU.D.
NPI 1952466948
Audiologist-Hearing Aid Fitter in Redding, CA

NPI Status: Active since December 27, 2006

Contact Information

3328 CHURN CREEK RD STE A
REDDING, CA
ZIP 96002
Phone: (530) 221-7380
Fax: (530) 221-7319

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  • Individual
  • Female
  • Audiologist-Hearing Aid Fitter

About RITA MCWILLIAMS

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Rita Mcwilliams, a provider established in Redding, California with a medical specialization in Audiologist-hearing Aid Fitter. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1952466948 assigned on December 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 237600000X with license number AU789 (CA). The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated 12 years ago.

NPI
1952466948
Provider Name
DR. RITA MCWILLIAMS AU.D.
Gender
Female
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
3328 CHURN CREEK RD STE A REDDING, CA 96002
Location Phone
(530) 221-7380
Location Fax
(530) 221-7319
Mailing Address
3328 CHURN CREEK RD STE A REDDING, CA 96002
Mailing Phone
(530) 221-7380
Mailing Fax
(530) 221-7319
Is Sole Proprietor?
Yes
Enumeration Date
12-27-2006
Last Update Date
09-04-2014
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

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Classification

Audiologist-Hearing Aid Fitter

Taxonomy Code
237600000X
Type
Speech, Language and Hearing Service Providers
License No.
AU789
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)
1231H00000XSpeech, Language and Hearing Service Providers

Audiologist

AU789 (CA)

Insurance Plans Accepted

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
ZZZ95535ZMEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIED (04)CAMEDICARE
AU0007890MEDICAID (05)CA 
4963612MEDICARE UPIN (02)CA 

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 62 times for 61 patients

Placement of ear probe for computerized measurement of repeated sounds with interpretation and report

This 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 55 times for 54 patients

Test for eardrum and muscle function

This test assesses the health of your eardrum and muscles linked to hearing. A small device is placed in your ear that creates pressure changes and sounds. Your ear's responses are recorded to determine if they are functioning properly.

This service was performed 58 times for 57 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 1952466948, we treat the final digit (8) 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 72. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (80 - 72 = 8).

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
9
Unchanged
Pos 3
5
Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0
Pos 4
2
Unchanged
Pos 5
4
Doubled → 8
Pos 6
6
Unchanged
Pos 7
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
Pos 8
9
Unchanged
Pos 9
4
Doubled → 8
Check
8
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 5 → 10 → 1 4 → 8 6 → 12 → 3 4 → 8

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 9 + 1 + 0 + 2 + 8 + 6 + 1 + 2 + 9 + 8 + 24 = 72

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

The next multiple of ten after 72 is 80. The difference is the calculated check digit.

80 - 72 = 8
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 8, which matches the last digit of 1952466948.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 4 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Hearing Instrument Specialist
3328 CHURN CREEK RD STE A
REDDING, CA 96002
Audiologist
3328 CHURN CREEK RD STE A
REDDING, CA 96002
Audiologist-Hearing Aid Fitter
3328 CHURN CREEK RD STE A
REDDING, CA 96002
Hearing Instrument Specialist
3328 CHURN CREEK RD STE A
REDDING, CA 96002

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1952466948, enumerated as an "individual" on December 27, 2006.

The provider is located at 3328 CHURN CREEK RD STE A REDDING, CA 96002 and the phone number is (530) 221-7380.

Audiologist-Hearing Aid Fitter with taxonomy code 237600000X.

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