WEST NEWTON HEARING CENTER, LLC
NPI 1972540748
Audiologist in West Newton, MA

Q: What is West Newton Hearing Center, LLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for West Newton Hearing Center, LLC is 1972540748. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on June 1, 2006. The provider was formerly known as West Newton Hearing Center.

Q: What is West Newton Hearing Center, LLC's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Audiologist with taxonomy code 231H00000X.

Active since June 01, 2006

1298 WASHINGTON ST, WEST NEWTON, MA 02465(617) 332-7244(617) 630-8244 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 3, 2015. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 3, 2015, Nov 19, 2015 (2 updates tracked since 2015).

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About West Newton Hearing Center, Llc NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

WEST NEWTON HEARING CENTER, LLC (NPI 1972540748), doing business as West Newton Hearing Center, is a healthcare organization registered as an audiologist in West Newton, Massachusetts and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. The organization lists Rhonda Ruby, Owner/audiologist, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1972540748

Entity TypeOrganization

Primary Taxonomy231H00000X

Legal Business NameWEST NEWTON HEARING CENTER, LLC

Location Address1298 WASHINGTON STWest Newton, MA 02465

Mailing Address1298 Washington StreetWest Newton, MA 02465 · (617) 332-7244 · Fax (617) 630-8244

Phone(617) 332-7244

Fax(617) 630-8244

Organization SubpartNo

Authorized OfficialRhonda RubyOwner/audiologist · (617) 332-7244

Enumeration DateJune 1, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateDecember 3, 20152 updates tracked since enumeration

✔ NPI 1972540748 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAudiologistSpeech, Language and Hearing Service Providers

Taxonomy Code231H00000X

Definition

(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.

1298 WASHINGTON ST, West Newton, MA 02465

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Other Names 1

Former Legal Business NameWest Newton Hearing Center

Other Identifiers 4

OtherAG0002Blue Cross Blue Shield

Other605850Hchp

Other702568Tufts

Medicare UPIN003664MA

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provider is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, who practice with different areas of specialization.193200000X MULTI-SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

West Newton Hearing Center, Llc is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

Medicare enrollment records show 2 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to West Newton Hearing Center, LLC, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 2 practice at this address. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (2)

Kevin Mahaffey, M.A.

Qualified Audiologist

NPI 1033533708

1298 WASHINGTON ST
West Newton, MA 02465

(617) 332-7244

✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Melissa Pacey Mahaffey, AU.D.

Qualified Audiologist

NPI 1073879540

1298 WASHINGTON ST
West Newton, MA 02465

(617) 332-7244

✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is West Newton Hearing Center, LLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for West Newton Hearing Center, LLC is 1972540748. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on June 1, 2006. The provider was formerly known as West Newton Hearing Center.

Where is West Newton Hearing Center, LLC located?

West Newton Hearing Center, LLC is located at 1298 Washington St, West Newton, MA 02465. The listed phone number is (617) 332-7244.

What is West Newton Hearing Center, LLC's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Audiologist with taxonomy code 231H00000X.

Is West Newton Hearing Center, LLC enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. West Newton Hearing Center, LLC is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through West Newton Hearing Center, LLC?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 2 clinicians, all in Qualified Audiologist, reassign their Medicare billing to West Newton Hearing Center, LLC. A reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for the clinician's services. Of these, 2 practice at this address. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does West Newton Hearing Center, LLC accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield list West Newton Hearing Center, LLC as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for West Newton Hearing Center, LLC was last updated on December 3, 2015. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.