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- 121 S China Lake Blvd, Ste. B, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
About Thomas Metz
Thomas J. Metz, MS is an audiologist based in Ridgecrest, CA. Medicare claims data shows Thomas provided 884 services to 870 patients. The services billed most often include comprehensive hearing test, placement of ear probe for computerized measurement of repeated sounds with interpretation and report, and comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1417994567.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (760) 375-9399
- Email not available
Practice Locations
121 S CHINA LAKE BLVD STE. B
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
Conditions Supported and Services
Within Audiology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Earwax buildup
- Hearing loss
- Tinnitus
- Vertigo
Balance & Inner Ear
- Balance Problems and Fall Risk
- Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo
- Ménière's disease
- Motion sickness
- Vestibular neuritis
Brain & Hearing
- Auditory Processing Disorder
Dizziness & Balance
- Land Sickness
- Persistent Dizziness
- Sound-Induced Dizziness
- Vestibular Migraine
- Weak Balance Nerve
Ear & Hearing
- Acoustic Neuroma
- Age-Related Hearing Loss
- Difficulty Hearing in Noise
- Eustachian tube dysfunction
- Fluid in the Ear
- Hearing Loss in One Ear
- Hearing Own Voice Echoing
- Noise-Induced Hearing Damage
- Otosclerosis
- Perforated eardrum
- Sudden Hearing Loss
Ear Conditions
- Cholesteatoma
Ear Pressure
- Airplane Ear
Ear Symptoms
- Ear Canal Itching
- Ear Clicking or Popping
Hearing
- Auditory Neuropathy
- Autoimmune Inner Ear Disease
- Conductive hearing loss
- Hearing Double Pitches
- Hearing Loss from Medications
Infections
Pediatric Hearing
- Newborn Hearing Problems
- Toddler Speech Delay from Hearing
Sound Sensitivity
- Hatred of Specific Sounds
- Hearing Phantom Music
- Pulsing Sound in Ear
- Sensitivity to Normal Sounds
Procedures & services
Hearing Aids
- Hearing Aid Consultation
- Hearing Aid Repair and Cleaning
- Hearing Aid Reprogramming
- Real-Ear Measurement
- Assistive Listening Device Consultation
- Ear Mold Impression
- Hearing Aid Demo and Trial
- Invisible Hearing Aid Fitting
- Over-The-Counter Hearing Aid Check
- Single-Sided Deafness Hearing Aid Fitting
Hearing Protection
- Custom Earplugs
- Musician Earplugs
- Custom Motorcycle Earplugs
- Custom Shooting Earplugs
- Custom Sleep Earplugs
- Custom Swim Plugs
Tinnitus Treatment
- Tinnitus Therapy
Most searched procedures
- Balance testing
- Earwax removal
- Hearing aid fitting
- Hearing test
Balance Testing
- Gait and balance training
- Rotary Chair Balance Test
- VEMP Balance Testing
Balance Treatment
Device Maintenance
- Earmold Replacement
Device Support
- Bluetooth Hearing Aid Pairing
Diagnostic Exams
- Acoustic Reflex Test
- Inner Ear Pressure Test
- Video Otoscopy
Diagnostics
- Auditory Brainstem Response Test
- Auditory Processing Disorder Testing
- Inner Ear Hair Cell Test
- Tympanometry
- VNG Eye Movement Balance Test
Hearing Evaluations
- Bone Conduction Hearing Test
- Pure Tone Hearing Test
- Speech Recognition Hearing Test
Hearing Rehabilitation
- Auditory Training Therapy
Implants
- Bone Anchored Hearing Aid Consultation
- Cochlear Implant Evaluation
- Cochlear Implant Mapping
Pediatric Testing
- Newborn Hearing Screening
Tinnitus Management
- Tinnitus Sound Masking Setup
Workplace Health
- Workplace OSHA Hearing Test
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
884 services · 870 patients · 4 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comprehensive hearing test | Treatment | 92570 |
224 | More than most peers in Audiologist |
| Placement of ear probe for computerized measurement of repeated sounds with interpretation and report | Treatment | 92588 |
222 | More than most peers in Audiologist |
| Comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test | Treatment | 92557 |
221 | More often than most peers in Audiologist |
| Evaluation of hearing ringing in ear | Treatment | 92625 |
217 | More than most peers in Audiologist |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1989 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
More connections — 8 related providers in 1 group
Also performs Comprehensive hearing test 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Thomas J. Metz?
Thomas J. Metz is an audiologist in Ridgecrest, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
What is Thomas J. Metz's address?
Thomas J. Metz is listed at 121 S China Lake Blvd Ste. B, Ridgecrest, CA 93555. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Thomas J. Metz?
The number on file is (760) 375-9399. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Thomas J. Metz?
Thomas J. Metz's National Provider Identifier is 1417994567. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Thomas J. Metz train?
Thomas J. Metz attended Other, graduating in 1989. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Thomas J. Metz have?
Thomas J. Metz has 37 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1989, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Thomas J. Metz perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Thomas J. Metz provides treatments such as comprehensive hearing test and placement of ear probe for computerized measurement of repeated sounds with interpretation and report. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Thomas J. Metz's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Thomas J. Metz. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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