Medicare Audiologists in Ames, IA - Medicare Status, Address, Contact

Audiologists in Ames, IA Accepting Medicare

3 Audiologists found. Showing 1 - 3

Ms. Nicole M. Vold, MA,CCC-A
Audiologist
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1215 Duff Ave, Ames, IA 50010
Phone: 515-239-4480 Fax: 515-239-4539

Mrs. Judith Ann Smith, CCC A
Audiologist
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 118 E 13th St, Hearing Unlimited, Ames, IA 50010
Phone: 515-233-1367 Fax: 515-233-1012

Melissa M. Collins, AUD.
Audiologist
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1215 Duff Ave, Ames, IA 50010
Phone: 515-239-4421 Fax: 515-239-4539

Medicare Therapists in Ames, IA:

Physical Therapists
Chiropractors
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Audiologists

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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