In Rochester, a referral is not necessary to see an audiologist unless Medicare is your primary insurer. Otherwise, almost all insurances cover testing minus a possible co-pay.

Please check with your insurance provider for more information about what your specific healthcare plan covers.

The majority of healthcare plans do not require you have a doctor’s referral for a hearing test in the state of New York. Medicare is one known exception. If you have any questions or concerns about healthcare coverage, please give us a call.

An audiologist is a doctorate-level specialist in hearing anatomy. To work as a hearing aid dispenser, you must be qualified, apply for a license, and have substantial experience with hearing aids. An audiologist must have a doctorate degree in the study of audiology. Before obtaining national certification and a state license, the professional must undergo a supervised externship. An audiologist may be better suited for more medically related services including balance problems, impacted earwax, and noise-induced hearing loss.

Unlike traditional analog hearing aids of the past, digital hearing aids have the capabilities and flexibility of sophisticated computer systems. They are customized for each individual’s hearing loss with the end result creating sound that is crisp and clear regardless of the environment.

Prices of hearing aids vary depending on the brand, technology, and features of the device. Insurance coverage and level of hearing loss are also big determining factors for the cost of a hearing aid.

Earwax is a natural body secretion, but excess production can cause hearing problems. When it comes to removing earwax, the safest way is to let a professional do it. Using cotton buds or swabs may push the earwax deeper into the canal, posing an even bigger problem that may lead to complications. over the counter ear drops may also be used as a “first aid” but the safest and most effective way to rid the ears of excess earwax is through professional earwax removal.