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Hearing Loss in Children: Early Detection and Intervention
Hearing plays a pivotal role in a child's developmental journey, shaping their ability to communicate, learn, and engage with the world around them. Yet, despite its significance, hearing loss in children is more prevalent than often acknowledged. According to...
Understanding Tinnitus: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
While tinnitus can be a persistent challenge, understanding its causes and symptoms is a crucial step toward effective management. Whether through lifestyle adjustments, medical interventions, or therapeutic approaches, there are various treatment options available....
The Shocking Truth About Q-Tips: They’re NOT Made For Ear Cleaning!
If you’ve never been told the truth about Q-tips®, you could be in for a real surprise. But first, it’s important to know exactly what we're talking about. When we say ‘Q-tips®’ in this article, we’re referring to ANY device that has cotton swabs on the end with a...
Can Hearing Aids Slow Cognitive Decline?
Researchers have long been interested in a possible connection between hearing loss and age-related cognitive decline. Could treating hearing loss be an effective measure for reducing someone’s risk of dementia or other cognition changes? And more specifically, could...
Audiology Awareness Month and Healthy Hearing Tips
Did you know that October is National Audiology Awareness Month? Promoted by the American Academy of Audiology and hearing healthcare professionals around the country, this month is dedicated to YOU and your hearing health. What is audiology? Before we get into...
Why You Should Get Professional Hearing Protection
Professional hearing protection provided by an audiologist can be a great choice if you want to protect your hearing for years to come. In fact, many people with noise-induced hearing loss admit they wish they’d known about and used hearing protection before it was...
Importance of Hearing Tests For Back to School Children
Has your child had a hearing screening recently? If not, now is the perfect time to schedule one. Hearing tests are especially important for school children as hearing plays a key role in the learning process. Today, we’ll walk you through some of the top reasons why...
Could Wearing Sony CRE-C10 OTC Hearing Aids Help Prevent Cognitive Decline?
It’s been less than a year since over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids first hit retail store shelves. And among those models that are currently available, the Sony CRE-C10 OTC hearing aids have become a popular option. Here, we’ll take a closer look at what...
New Research Links Hearing Loss and Dementia
A variety of studies in recent years have shown a promising connection between hearing loss and dementia. Not surprisingly, new research from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health has revealed results that are consistent with previous findings. Hearing...
Ear Candling: Is It a Safe and Effective Earwax Removal Method?
Proponents of ear candling claim that this procedure can remove earwax buildups, clear up sinus congestion, improve hearing problems, or even reduce migraines or other headaches. But is there any truth to these claims? And even more importantly, is ear candling safe?...
Happy Patients
Hear Well. Live Well.
“My life is changed forever with my new Phonak Paradise hearing aids. I’m so proud and thankful that I tell everyone I meet how wonderful it is to hear paper rustling and my own footsteps on the floor again. It is a miracle and a blessing. Thank you Adam Dipuccio and doctors at AHG for my new life!!!”
“We want to thank Dr. Johnson and the staff at the South Scottsdale office for their prompt service. When I had a problem with one of my hearing aids, they saw me within an hour of my call to their office, and resolved the problem in a few minutes. We appreciate a business that is so helpful and caring.”
“Dr. Johnson did a wonderful job evaluating what would work for me. He is very pleasant, listens to the needs of the patient, answers all questions, and makes you feel very comfortable. I have been helped with hearing aids for both my tinnitus and hearing loss. Don’t hesitate to go see Dr. Johnson if you are in need… He is the best in the business!”
“I had a hearing aid quit on me. I went into the Mesa location and was greeted by a pleasant young lady and was promptly helped to get my hearing aid working again. And there was no charge !! Great service and pleasant staff. What a great experience !!”
“I have been using AHG for several years and they have been just great to work with. I get the hearing devices I need and they are well taken care of by AHG while I own them. Gary is a great audiologist and the receptionist is always helpful, friendly and available. Try them, you’ll like them.”
“We do not know how to thank you for the amazing professionalism and compassion you demonstrated to our family recently in addressing the hearing loss of my wife. Your kindness far exceeded your obligation as an Audiologist to provide competent professional care and we are very grateful. We were so fortunate to find you.”
Will health insurance cover my hearing aids?
What about ear wax removal?
Insurance covers many hearing & audiology services.
Health insurance companies cover a variety of hearing aids. Since there are often specific requirements, and/or limitations on what or how much is covered, it is important to thoroughly understand what your health plan offers. It is our goal to find the type of hearing aid that is most suitable for your hearing loss. We will also help you understand your treatment options as they relate to your health insurance coverage.
Most insurance typically covers the cost of earwax removal services, with the patient paying only their standard policy deductible. However, the cost of earwax removal is not as expensive as you might think - without going through insurance, the cost of a standard earwax removal is $95.00 for either one ear or two.
We proudly contract with the insurance companies listed below. Our list is constantly growing, so check back often to see if your company is included. Alternatively, you can call us for assistance with your plan’s coverage, or to see if we contract with your insurance.
AARP / AARP Medicare Complete / Banner
ACN Connected Care
Aetna / ALL plans/ Banner
Alaska Care
Arizona Care Network (ACN)
Arizona Complete Health (AHCCCS)
Allwell Commercial / AHCCCS
Ambetter
Ameriben
American Postal Workers Union (APWU)
Arizona Health Care Cost Containment (AHCCCS)
Arizona Medical Network (AMN)
AZ Complete Health Care
Banner Health Network PPO,HMO, Medicare
Banner Medicare Advantage Dual (SNP)
Banner University LTC (AHCCCS)
Banner University Family Care (AHCCCS)
Beech Street
Blue Cross Blue Shield / All Plans / Banner
Cigna / All Plans / Banner
CMDP (AHCCCS)
Cofinity
Core Civic
Coventry
First Health
Fortified Provider Network (HMN)
GEHA
Gilsbar
Golden Rule
Great West Health
Health Choice (AHCCCS)
Health Choice Pathway (SNP)
Health Management Network (HMN)
Healthnet (All Plans)
Health Smart
Humana / All Plans / Banner
ICE Health Services (IHS)
Imperial Insurance
Mail Handlers Benefit Plan (MHBP)
Medicare Part B
Medicare Railroad
Magellan Complete Care
Meritus
Mercy Care Advantage (SNP)
Mercy Care Plan (AHCCCS)
Mercy Care Group Health
Mercy Care RBHA
Mercy Maricopa Integrated
Molina Care (AHCCCS)
Molina Medicare Complete Care
Multiplan/RAN
Oscar Healthcare (Cigna only)
OWCP (Workers Comp.)
Refugee Medical Asst. Program (RMAP)
Southwest Services Administrators
Tricare West Region / HNFS
Triwest / VA Community Care
United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW)
UHC AARP Medicare Complete ( Banner)
UHC Dual Complete (SNP)
UHC Community Plan (AHCCCS)
UMR
United Mine Workers Union (UMWU)
United Healthcare / All Plans / Banner
Wellcare
Washington State Labor of Industry