Compare 285 audiologists in New York, NY. Check ratings, insurance, and availability.
285
Audiologists
100%
Accepting patients
28%
Most common: AU.D.
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New York City is the most medically dense place in America, period. Five medical schools, a dozen major hospital systems, and over 65,000 practicing physicians serve a city of 8.3 million. The flip side of that density is navigating a system where every major hospital runs its own referral network, and choosing the right system matters as much as choosing the right doctor.
New York has 285 audiologists. The most common credential is AU.D. (28%). 100% are currently accepting new patients.
The subway is the backbone of healthcare access in NYC. The Upper East Side medical corridor (Weill Cornell, Lenox Hill, Memorial Sloan Kettering) is reachable from most of Manhattan in under 30 minutes by train. Brooklyn residents rely on NYU Langone Hospital-Brooklyn, Maimonides, and NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist. Queens has Mount Sinai Queens, Elmhurst Hospital, and Northwell's network. Crosstown and cross-borough trips remain the biggest friction point.
Providers practice throughout New York. Upper East Side is home to the greatest concentration of medical specialists in the country, near Weill Cornell, Lenox Hill, and Memorial Sloan Kettering. Upper West Side is mount Sinai West and Columbia-affiliated practices serve this residential Manhattan neighborhood. Midtown Manhattan is nYU Langone's Tisch Hospital and numerous specialist offices line the East Side medical corridor. Greenwich Village is nYU Langone Health anchors healthcare in the Village, with extensive outpatient facilities along the campus.
Nearby hospitals include NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, NYU Langone Health, and Mount Sinai Hospital. Local training programs run through Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons and NYU Grossman School of Medicine. New York City has over 70 hospitals and more than 65,000 practicing physicians, the highest concentration of any US city.
A hearing evaluation lasts 60 to 90 minutes. The audiologist will ask about your hearing concerns, noise exposure history, and medical history. Testing takes place in a soundproof booth and includes pure-tone audiometry (beep test), speech recognition testing, and middle ear function testing (tympanometry). Results are shown on an audiogram. If hearing loss is found, the audiologist will explain the type and degree and discuss options. For hearing aids, a separate fitting appointment (60 minutes) involves selecting devices, taking ear impressions or scans, and programming the aids to your hearing profile.
See an audiologist if you have difficulty hearing conversations (especially in noisy environments), need people to repeat themselves frequently, turn up the TV louder than others prefer, experience ringing or buzzing in your ears (tinnitus), have dizziness or balance problems, or were exposed to a loud noise that affected your hearing. Newborns who do not pass their hospital hearing screening are referred to an audiologist. Adults should have a baseline hearing test by age 50, or earlier if exposed to noise at work or through hobbies.
Hearing evaluation: $0-75 copay (diagnostic) · Hearing aids: $1,000-4,000 per ear · OTC hearing aids: $200-800/pair · Balance evaluation: $50-100 copay · Tinnitus evaluation: $50-100 copay
New York, NY has 285 licensed audiologists. 100% are currently accepting new patients, so finding an available provider should be straightforward.
Yes. 100% of audiologists in New York, NY are currently accepting new patients. You can filter your search on FindClarity to show only providers who are taking new patients.
NYC has one of the most complex insurance markets in the country. Employer plans from UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna, and Empire Blue Cross are common. On the NY State of Health marketplace, Fidelis, MetroPlus, Healthfirst, and Oscar are major players. Medicaid covers a large portion of the city through managed care plans run by Healthfirst, MetroPlus, and Fidelis.
A hearing evaluation copay is $0 to $75 (diagnostic). Hearing aids cost $1,000 to $4,000 per ear. OTC hearing aids cost $200 to $800 per pair. A balance evaluation copay is $50 to $100. Actual costs in New York, NY depend on the provider and your insurance plan. If your plan does not cover hearing aids, ask the audiologist about financing, manufacturer rebates, and charitable programs. Veterans may be eligible for hearing aids through the VA at no cost. Over-the-counter hearing aids are a lower-cost option for mild to moderate hearing loss.
NYC is divided between several major health systems: NewYork-Presbyterian (Columbia/Cornell), NYU Langone, Mount Sinai, Northwell Health, and the NYC Health + Hospitals public system. Most private-practice physicians are affiliated with one of these systems. Your PCP choice determines where you get referred for specialty care, so pick the system, then pick the doctor.
37% of audiologists in New York, NY accept Medicare. Medicare covers diagnostic hearing evaluations ordered by a physician but does not cover routine hearing exams or hearing aids. Medicare Advantage plans may include hearing aid benefits ($500-$2,000+ per ear). You can filter for Medicare-accepting providers on FindClarity.
Some audiologists in New York, NY accept New York Medicaid, the state's Medicaid program. Medicaid covers hearing services for children in all states under EPSDT, including hearing aids. Adult hearing aid coverage varies by state. Diagnostic evaluations are generally covered. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm New York Medicaid participation before scheduling.
NYC Health + Hospitals is the largest public health system in the country. It operates 11 hospitals and more than 70 community health centers across all five boroughs. It serves everyone regardless of insurance status or ability to pay, and it provides the backbone of safety-net care for the city's uninsured and Medicaid population.
Start with geography and insurance. Check which system your plan covers best, then choose a system with facilities near your home and work. NewYork-Presbyterian is strong in cardiology and neurology, NYU Langone in orthopedics and radiology, Mount Sinai in geriatrics, and Memorial Sloan Kettering is the cancer referral destination. For routine primary care, any major system will serve you well.
Yes. NYC Health + Hospitals and federally qualified health centers (like Community Healthcare Network and Ryan Health) provide care on a sliding-scale basis. NYC Care, the city's health access program, guarantees a primary care doctor and pharmacy access for uninsured New Yorkers at NYC Health + Hospitals facilities.
Top accepted carriers in New York, NY include unitedhealthcare, medicare, qhp-17091, qhp-54192, and qhp-44228.
Diagnostic hearing evaluations ordered to investigate a medical complaint (hearing loss, tinnitus, dizziness) are covered by most insurance plans and Medicare. Routine hearing screenings without a medical reason may not be covered. Hearing aid coverage varies widely: some plans include a benefit ($500 to $3,000 per ear every few years), while others exclude hearing aids entirely. Federal employee plans and many state Medicaid programs cover hearing aids. Over-the-counter hearing aids do not require a prescription and are not covered by insurance.