About Us
Janet A. Thompson, M.A., FAAA
Our Billing policies

Dedicated to improving your hearing & balance wellness

Our staff does much more than fit hearing instruments. We provide complete communication improvement programs. Each program is specially designed for your needs.

This is how we will work with you:

We provide a thorough, state-of-the-art hearing evaluation. This is the first step in overcoming your hearing loss. Your hearing evaluation and consultation will be given in a sound-treated room. We’ll identify the nature and extent of your hearing loss and the degree to which it interferes with your ability to understand speech.

We will provide a diagnostic evaluation if you have recurring dizziness and balance symptoms. This test is performed to help our staff determine what parts of the balance system may be causing the symptoms. We find ways to help reduce the symptoms and increase balance capabilities.

We will refer you to your physician with copies of your evaluation if your test results suggest a medical problem.

If your hearing loss can be helped with hearing instruments, we will discuss the different types of amplification available and help you choose the best system for your hearing loss and lifestyle.

We provide our patients products and strategies aimed at saving the precious gift of hearing.

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Janet A. Thompson, M.A., FAAA
Licensed Clinical and Dispensing Audiologist

Mrs. Thompson, Board Certified Audiologist, has been in private practice in Stillwater since 1986. She has a master’s degree in audiology from Michigan State University and a bachelor of science degree from Purdue University. She has Board Certification in Audiology from the American Academy of Audiology. Janet routinely attends continuing education classes to keep current with changes in the
audiology profession. She served as a clinical audiologist in Minneapolis, Minnesota, for 15 years prior to moving to Stillwater. Her professional memberships include the American Academy of Audiology, the Academy of Dispensing Audiologists, and the American Institute of Balance.

She is involved in several civic and business organizations including the Rotary Youth Exchange Program. Janet was also chosen as Rotarian of the Year and has served as President of her Rotary Club.

Janet’s excellent educational background and many years of experience have helped her to provide the Stillwater community with the absolute best care.

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Our Billing policies...

We recognize the need for a definite understanding between our patients and our office regarding financial arrangements for hearing care services. The responsibility for payment of these fees belongs to the patient at the time of service unless insurance covers the costs.

We will file insurance claims for patients covered by Medicare.

• Medicare

We accept assignment from Medicare upon receiving a referral from your physician. We will submit your bill to Medicare for hearing evaluations only. Medicare will not reimburse for hearing instruments or related services.

• Third Party Reimbursement

Third party reimbursement for hearing instruments is available only under special circumstances. Ask your audiologist.

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