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Southwest Hearing and Balance

Durable Medical Equipment & Medical Supplies in Joplin, MO · enumerated 2006 · authorized official Dana Opfer, Presidentdoctor of Audiology.

Data current as of Jul 13, 2026 · sourced from CMS NPPES

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Registry record

Entity type Organization (Type 2)
Legal business name Southwest Hearing and Balance
Practice address 2618 Cunningham Ave, Joplin, MO, 64804
Phone (417) 623-1200
Fax (417) 623-1210
Enumeration date Dec 26, 2006
Last updated in NPPES Sep 11, 2025

Taxonomy & classification

332B00000X Durable Medical Equipment & Medical Supplies Suppliers · License 117042 (MO) Primary
332BC3200X Customized Equipment (DME) Suppliers · License 117042 (MO) Secondary

Authorized official

Name Dana Opfer
Title Presidentdoctor of Audiology
Phone (417) 623-1200

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Frequently asked questions

What type of organization is Southwest Hearing and Balance?
Southwest Hearing and Balance is registered in NPPES as a Durable Medical Equipment & Medical Supplies (its primary provider taxonomy).
What is a Type 2 NPI?
A Type 2 NPI identifies an organization (group practice, hospital, pharmacy, lab), while Type 1 NPIs identify individual providers. Organizations bill under their Type 2 NPI.

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Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2025-09-11.