Audiologists in Jber, AK Accepting Medicare

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Dr. Jessica Duncan, AUD
Audiologist
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 5955 Zeamer Ave, Jber, AK 99506
Phone: 907-580-5804    
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Connie M Converse, AUD.
Audiologist
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 673 Mdg/ Usaf, Jber, AK 99506
Phone: 907-580-0346    
Medicare Therapists in Jber, AK:

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Audiologists: (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.


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Medicare Assignment: Assignment means that your doctor, provider, or supplier agrees (or is required by law) to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services. Most doctors, providers, and suppliers accept assignment, but you should always check to make sure. Participating providers have signed an agreement to accept assignment for all Medicare-covered services.

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