Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Thomas Metz, MS

Audiologist (CMS: Qualified Audiologist) · Ridgecrest, CA

  • NPI 1417994567
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 37 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
121 S China Lake Blvd, Ste. B
Ridgecrest, CA 935554049
(760) 375-9399
fax (760) 375-9399

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
March 29, 2011
Year of graduation
1989 — 37 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
231H00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #AU1278

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1417994567. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
751
Distinct HCPCS
4
Medicare allowed
$33,341
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
92557 Comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test 189 185 $38
92570 Comprehensive hearing test 189 185 $33
92625 Evaluation of hearing ringing in ear 187 185 $71
92588 Placement of ear probe for computerized measurement of repeated sounds with interpretation and report 186 184 $35

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in Ridgecrest Audiologist, average services per provider: 187. This provider delivers 4.0× the peer median.

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Thomas Metz's medical specialty?
Dr. Thomas Metz practices Audiologist in Ridgecrest, CA.
Where does Dr. Thomas Metz practice?
Dr. Thomas Metz practices at 121 S China Lake Blvd, Ridgecrest, CA 935554049. Office phone: 7603759399.
What is Dr. Thomas Metz's NPI?
Dr. Thomas Metz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1417994567, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Thomas Metz accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Thomas Metz accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Thomas Metz commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test (HCPCS 92557); Comprehensive hearing test (HCPCS 92570); Evaluation of hearing ringing in ear (HCPCS 92625). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.