LAURA M COSTA M.A., CCC-A
NPI 1972547016
Audiologist-Hearing Aid Fitter in Toledo, OH

NPI Status: Active since June 16, 2006

Contact Information

3450 W CENTRAL AVE
TOLEDO, OH
ZIP 43606
Phone: (419) 534-3111
Fax: (419) 534-3113

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  • Individual
  • Female
  • Audiologist-Hearing Aid Fitter
  • Accepts Insurance

About LAURA COSTA

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Laura Costa, a provider established in Toledo, Ohio with a medical specialization in Audiologist-hearing Aid Fitter. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1972547016 assigned on June 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 237600000X with license number 12009261 (MI). The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated 2 years ago.

NPI
1972547016
Provider Name
LAURA M COSTA M.A., CCC-A
Other Name
LAURA M SCHULTZ
Other Name Type
Former Name (1)
Gender
Female
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
3450 W CENTRAL AVE TOLEDO, OH 43606
Location Phone
(419) 534-3111
Location Fax
(419) 534-3113
Mailing Address
3450 W CENTRAL AVE TOLEDO, OH 43606
Mailing Phone
(419) 534-3111
Mailing Fax
(419) 534-3113
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
06-16-2006
Last Update Date
01-29-2024
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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.
12009261
License State
MI
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

A.02302 (OH)

Insurance Plans Accepted

According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:

  • Bronze $8,300 w/ Adult Dental ON-EX - HMO
  • Bronze $8,300 w/ Virtual & Wellness ON-EX - HMO
  • Bronze HSA $7,300 ON-EX - HMO
  • Bronze Standard w/ Virtual & Wellness - HMO
  • Gold $1,000 w/ Adult Dental ON-EX - HMO
  • Gold $1,000 w/ Virtual & Wellness ON-EX - HMO
  • Gold $500 w/ Virtual & Wellness ON-EX - HMO
  • Gold Standard w/ Virtual & Wellness - HMO
  • Silver $5,000 w/ Adult Dental ON-EX - HMO
  • Silver $5,000 w/ Virtual & Wellness ON-EX - HMO
  • Silver $5,800 w/ Virtual & Wellness ON-EX - HMO
  • Silver Standard w/ Virtual & Wellness - HMO

*Please verify directly with this provider to make sure your insurance plan is currently accepted.

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 52 times for 52 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 38 times for 38 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 1972547016, we treat the final digit (6) 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 54. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 54 = 6).

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
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Pos 4
2
Unchanged
Pos 5
5
Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0
Pos 6
4
Unchanged
Pos 7
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Pos 8
0
Unchanged
Pos 9
1
Doubled → 2
Check
6
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 7 → 14 → 5 5 → 10 → 1 7 → 14 → 5 1 → 2

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 9 + 1 + 4 + 2 + 1 + 0 + 4 + 1 + 4 + 0 + 2 + 24 = 54

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

The next multiple of ten after 54 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.

60 - 54 = 6
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 6, which matches the last digit of 1972547016.

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

Home Health
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Hospice Care, Community Based
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TOLEDO, OH 43606
Audiologist
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TOLEDO, OH 43606
Audiologist
3450 W CENTRAL AVE, 134
TOLEDO, OH 43606
Audiologist
3450 W CENTRAL AVE, STE #134
TOLEDO, OH 43606
Psychologist (Clinical)
3450 W CENTRAL AVE, SUITE 350
TOLEDO, OH 43606
Home Health
3450 W CENTRAL AVE, STE 132
TOLEDO, OH 43606
Speech-Language Pathologist
3450 W CENTRAL AVE, SUITE 336
TOLEDO, OH 43606
Speech-Language Pathologist
3450 W CENTRAL AVE, STE 336
TOLEDO, OH 43606
Speech-Language Pathologist
3450 W CENTRAL AVE, STE 336
TOLEDO, OH 43606
Speech-Language Pathologist
3450 W CENTRAL AVE, SUITE 336
TOLEDO, OH 43606
Speech-Language Pathologist
3450 W CENTRAL AVE, STE
TOLEDO, OH 43606
Chiropractor
3450 W CENTRAL AVE, SUITE 136
TOLEDO, OH 43606
Speech-Language Pathologist
3450 W CENTRAL AVE
TOLEDO, OH 43606
Chiropractor
3450 W CENTRAL AVE, SUITE 136
TOLEDO, OH 43606
Case Manager/Care Coordinator
3450 W CENTRAL AVE
TOLEDO, OH 43606
Audiologist
3450 W CENTRAL AVE, SUITE 134
TOLEDO, OH 43606
Home Health
3450 W CENTRAL AVE, SUITE 230
TOLEDO, OH 43606
Case Manager/Care Coordinator
3450 W CENTRAL AVE
TOLEDO, OH 43606
Case Manager/Care Coordinator
3450 W CENTRAL AVE
TOLEDO, OH 43606

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1972547016, enumerated as an "individual" on June 16, 2006.

The provider is located at 3450 W CENTRAL AVE TOLEDO, OH 43606 and the phone number is (419) 534-3111.

Audiologist-Hearing Aid Fitter with taxonomy code 237600000X.

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