Thomas J Metz , MS
Audiologist • Ridgecrest, CA
Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary
Thomas Metz, MS is a certified Audiologist practicing in Ridgecrest, CA. With approximately 37 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 1989, Thomas Metz delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 121 S CHINA LAKE BLVD.
Thomas Metz accepts Medicare assignment.
Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include detection of middle ear fluid with assessment of eardrum and muscle function, placement of ear probe for computerized measurement of repeated sounds with interpretation and report, comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.
Practice Location & Contact Primary Location
121 S China Lake Blvd
Ste. B
Ridgecrest, CA 935554049
Medicare Profile & Education
Other
1989
✓ Accepts Assignment
In-Person Only
Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights
Comparative analytics for Audiologist in Ridgecrest, CA
Practicing in Ridgecrest, CA (1598 Statewide)
In-Person Office Visits Only
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Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison
Performed Procedures & Service Volume
Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner
| HCPCS Code & Description | Services | Patients | Submitted Charge | Medicare Allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
92570
Detection of middle ear fluid with assessment of eardrum and muscle function
|
224 | 219 | $96.00 | $32.72 |
|
92588
Placement of ear probe for computerized measurement of repeated sounds with interpretation and report
|
222 | 219 | $69.00 | $33.79 |
|
92557
Comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test
|
221 | 218 | $106.00 | $37.24 |
|
92625
Hearing assessment of abnormal sounds
|
217 | 214 | $96.00 | $68.52 |
Medical Specialties & State Licenses
NUCC Taxonomy Code: 231H00000X
(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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NPI status registered as active in NPPES database
Registered at 121 S CHINA LAKE BLVD, STE. B, RIDGECREST, CA 935554049 (Tel: 7603759399)
Registered at 121 S CHINA LAKE BLVD, STE. B, RIDGECREST, CA 935554049 (Tel: 7603759399)
Recorded as THOMAS METZ, MS
Audiologist (License #AU1278 in CA)
First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.
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Mailing Address
121 S China Lake Blvd, Ste. B
Ridgecrest, CA 935554049
Phone: 7603759399
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