Hearing aids are working appropriately but are in need of a cleaning.

Appointment for removal of wax (cerumen) from patient's ear canals. Most all insurances do not cover the cost of this service when performed by an audiologist but often will cover the cost of this service when performed by the patient's primary care physician (PCP) or an Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) physician. Cost of service at our facility is a $75 flat fee out of pocket.

Patient has a recent audiogram (hearing test) from another facility and would like to discuss hearing aid treatment options and/or obtain a second opinion regarding recommendations given elsewhere. It is requested patient bring a copy of their most recent audiogram (hearing test) with them to the appointment for reference.

This testing is a free test to determine if there is evidence of hearing loss or not. It does not reveal degree or type of hearing loss and is not a full hearing test. Complete diagnostic hearing evaluations are covered by most insurance companies.

Existing patient needing their hearing retested.

This appointment is for patients needing a hearing evaluation due to a suspected change in hearing or hearing loss. This appointment is often covered by insurance. Medicare does require orders from patient's primary care physician (PCP) in order to cover the cost of this testing. Orders can be faxed to our office at 615-443-4070. Please send us all insurance information prior to your appointment so your specific insurance benefits can be verified prior to your appointment.

Patient has never had a hearing test in our office.