I have dealt with them for several years and have always had a positive experience. Caring,…read moreinformative and extremely knowledgeable.

From the owner: Diagnostic Testing, Tinnitus Evaluation and Treatment, Dispensing of Digital Hearing Technology,…read moreHearing System Checks and Servicing, Assistive Listening Devices and Hearing Screening for Infants (2 yrs old +).

On April 14, 2026, my son (14 years) had an appointment with Dr. Luke Pickar for a routine hearing…read moreexam. With my insurance, Regence, this should have been a covered in full as one routine hearing exam is covered per year. We went to the exam and the doctor asked why we were there and I stated to get a routine hearing exam to get a baseline for my kid because he wears headphones quite a bit. The exam was completed in less than 15-20 minutes and the doctor stated everything looked fine and there were not any issues. The problem arose when I received the bill. The routine hearing exam was not covered in full. None of my charges were covered in full as it actually was not charged as a routine hearing exam. I had four charges totaling $211.72. This is my cost after insurance pays their portion. The first charge was for an office visit for $200 (allowed amount $150.68). The code was 99203 which is new patient office visit 30-44 minutes. I disagree that there should be an office visit charge for a routine hearing exam but in this situation the code should be 99202 which is a new patient office visit from 15-29 minutes. After speaking to Regence, the billing would be ($98.01 allowable) for a visit lasting between 15-29 minutes. My appointment was at 7:30 am (the time they open so I could not have arrived and started appointment early) and after checking my Blink camera to verify what time my son and I arrived home, I verified that we arrived home at 8:04 am. We live 4.7 miles away and it takes 10 minutes. We couldn't have been there more than 24 minutes including check-in. The next two codes are 92557 (comprehensive audiometry threshold evaluation combined with speech recognition testing) charged at $120 (allowable $38.29) and 92567 (tympanometry, a diagnostic test that evaluates middle ear function by measuring eardrum movement in response to varying air pressure) charged at $60.00 (allowable $16.91). The final code is 92628 (covers the evaluation of a patient's candidacy for hearing aids, including assessment, counseling, and review of test results). This was charged at $500.00 (allowable $250.00). The review of the test results, which should probably be pretty standard, consisted of the doctor saying that everything was normal. When I first saw the bill, I assumed that there must be an issue that could be easily resolved so I called the billing department at Complete Hearing and Balance and spoke with Winter. She went over the charges and explained that the office visit charge is standard and that is how the doctors get paid for their time. I questioned the fact that a routing hearing exam was covered by my insurance and an office visit charge should have been disclosed but she reiterated that it was standard practice. She stated that you could get a hearing exam at Costco for free. I thought to myself that I didn't see that Costco took my insurance. The charge for code 92628 she said would be taken off and must have been added by mistake because many customers need hearing aids. I ended the call feeling that I need to ask medical providers billing codes and bill estimates prior to any appointment because my assumption that the covered services would be covered was incorrect. This morning, after sleeping on this a couple more days, I decided to call Regence to ask them if there are any providers that do routine hearing exams that are fully covered without an office visit charge. I had checked the list of providers on the regence website, and I only noticed similar audiology providers similar to Complete Hearing and Balance. The agent was not able to tell me if there were any providers that do not charge for an office visit in addition to a hearing exam. During this conversation, I got the billing codes and thought I might have a billing code for a routine hearing exam. I was encouraged by the agent to call Complete Hearing and Balance and ask for explanation or an audit of my bill. I spoke again with Winter. I gave her a code Z01.10 thinking that applied as a routine hearing exam. She said that it did not and explained that they do not do routine hearing exams and that they only do comprehensive hearing exams. I questioned why when they are an approved provider for my insurance that covers a routine hearing exam yearly and I believe what she stated was that insurance doesn't dictate the exam that they provide. She also told me that she contacted the provider and they will not be removing the $500.00 charge as this exam required the doctor's expertise as I stated I wanted to get a baseline because my son wears headphones quite often. To be clear, my son has never had any medical issues of any kind, did not complain of headaches, ear pain or anything. The test proved to be normal without any issues. We never spoke of ear care, the prospect of hearing aids or any pending issues. Be careful with this place. Make sure you get your billing squared away prior to your appointment. I wouldn't trust them again.

The person at the desk was not helpful and did not understand what is or is not covered by…read moreMedicare. They wanted to charge me $150 for something that should be free of charge under Medicare. They also insisted on a doctor's referral when that should not be required. They also did not accept my supplemental insurance so everything would be out of pocket for me. They seemed more interested in making money than in serving patients.

My daughter had recently been a patient of Dr. Jung's and I cannot express enough how grateful I am…read morefor his exceptional care. From the moment we walked into his office, I was greeted with warmth and kindness, making me feel at ease during a potentially stressful time. Dr. Jung was not only incredibly knowledgeable but also took the time to explain every step of the procedure in a way that was easy to understand. His ability to connect with patients on a personal level truly sets him apart. He listened attentively to my concerns and answered all my questions with patience and clarity. This had been the first surgery for my daughter and within his great sense of humor and ability to connect made this an experience one to mention. The surgery went smoothly, and I felt supported throughout the entire process. I highly recommend Dr. Jung and his team to anyone in need of ENT treatment/surgical care. His expertise and compassionate approach make him an outstanding surgeon! Thank you, Dr. Jung for your dedication and skill.

they refer you out to another office before they even see you, without reason!! When I called they…read morejust kept passing the buck. I explained I was having trouble breathing from a fall to the face and they just did seem to care!!

Everyone has been very helpful, efficient, knowledgeable and personable from the first visit. I…read morebrought our 94 year old Veteran neighbor in and he was fitted for hearing aids and treated wonderfully. Today I had a concern with part of my hearing aid left in my ear. Even though I'm not their patient, they fit me in and removed the piece of my hearing aid stuck in my ear. They weren't going to charge me until I insisted. ENT Associates, where I purchased the hearing aid wouldn't fit me in or see me today! We are taking all our present and future ear care to Northwest Hearing and Tinnitus! They are the best!

I've been accompanying my 92-year-old father to his appointments at NW Hearing + Tinnitus for the…read morepast 3 years or so. Office staff has been first class. Friendly, efficient, and professional. We've had the opportunity to work with both Dr. Moran and Dr. Speltz. They both mirror the excellence of their front office staff. They are very patient with my father and go out of their way to make sure he understands what's going on and explain everything clearly and speak at just the right volume when he has his hearing aids in or out. I highly recommend them.

Someone from my hearing came to the retirement home where I live and offered free cleaning and she…read moreseemed to be thorough. But since then I cannot hear as well and my hearing aids never beep when they should. I have a Roger and now when I use it it does work but it no longer beeps when I turn it off. I am trying to get an appointment with my regular audiologist in hope she can fix it.

I visited the My Hearing Center on 6th in Olympia in December. Before I ordered the hearing aids…read morethe woman there who is a RN looked in my ears and I specifically told her that I had to have the type of hearing aids that used a tube, not the kind with the device fitting in the ear canal. She ordered the wrong type so had to order the type that fits behind the ear with only a tube going into the ear canal. Well, after 4 weeks the right type of aids have apparently arrived but she doesn't have the fitting that connects the tube to the hearing aid so that now has to be ordered. I hope to have something that actually will fit into my ears next week (5 weeks after I signed to buy the aids). I now have to start making payments on the hearing aids although I do not have them. If you get your hearing aids here, make sure that they understand your specific needs when they order something so that you don't end up paying for something that you may never get. The whole mess is a matter of someone thinking they know what is best when they don't understand the problem.

Cancelled my appointment after weeks of waiting for new hearing aids. Why schedule an appointment…read morewhen they are not in yet? Very difficult to reach anyone on the phone if you press 2 for existing patients but better if you press 1 for new patient.

From the owner: AudioNova Lacey is part of a nationwide chain of convenient neighborhood hearing care centers. We…read moreare open and accepting appointments for current and new patients. We offer hearing exams, hearing loss and tinnitus consultation and the latest in hearing aid technology. Contact us today to schedule an appointment.

I had previous experience with DR. Vega, her Practice was recommended by the NRA and she was very…read moreProfessional and earned my trust and respect. I was referred to Ascent by a Dr. at the Capital Hospital in Olympia; I was welcomed by Natascha with a warm friendly smile, I was very pleased the way they handled all the paper work and scheduling future visits, all the Ascent Team is nice and friendly and eager to help the patients. The parking area is ample and convenient specially for Disabled persons like me. At Ascent Audiology & Hearing, Natascha & the rest of the Team are Awesome, their Dedication, Hard work is well Acknowledged and..., IT SHOWS...! With much appreciation from a very Satisfied Patient, David D.

On April 14, 2026, my son (14 years) had an appointment with Dr. Luke Pickar for a routine hearing…read moreexam. With my insurance, Regence, this should have been a covered in full as one routine hearing exam is covered per year. We went to the exam and the doctor asked why we were there and I stated to get a routine hearing exam to get a baseline for my kid because he wears headphones quite a bit. The exam was completed in less than 15-20 minutes and the doctor stated everything looked fine and there were not any issues. The problem arose when I received the bill. The routing hearing exam was not covered in full. None of my charges were covered in full as it actually was not charged as a routine hearing exam. I had four charges totaling $211.72. This is my cost after insurance pays their portion. The first charge was for an office visit for $200 (allowed amount $150.68). The code was 99203 which is new patient office visit 30-44 minutes. I disagree that there should be an office visit charge for a routine hearing exam but in this situation the code should be 99202 which is a new patient office visit from 15-29 minutes. After speaking to Regence, the billing would be ($98.01 allowable) for a visit lasting between 15-29 minutes. My appointment was at 7:30 am (the time they open so I could not have arrived and started appointment early) and after checking my Blink camera to verify what time my son and I arrived home, I verified that we arrived home at 8:04 am. We live 4.7 miles away and it takes 10 minutes without any traffic. At that time of morning there is traffic. The next two codes are 92557 (comprehensive audiometry threshold evaluation combined with speech recognition testing) charged at $120 (allowable $38.29) and 92567 (tympanometry, a diagnostic test that evaluates middle ear function by measuring eardrum movement in response to varying air pressure) charged at $60.00 (allowable $16.91). The final code is 92628 (covers the evaluation of a patient's candidacy for hearing aids, including assessment, counseling, and review of test results). This was charged at $500.00 (allowable $250.00). The review of the test results, which should probably be pretty standard, consisted of the doctor saying that everything was normal. When I first saw the bill, I assumed that there must be an issue that could be easily resolved so I called the billing department at Complete Hearing and Balance and spoke with Winter. She went over the charges and explained that the office visit charge is standard and that is how the doctors get paid for their time. I questioned the fact that a routing hearing exam was covered by my insurance and an office visit charge should have been disclosed but she reiterated that it was standard practice. She stated that you could get a hearing exam at Costco for free. I thought to myself that I didn't see that Costco took my insurance. The charge for code 92628 she said would be taken off and must have been added by mistake because many customers need hearing aids. I ended the call feeling that I need to ask medical providers billing codes and bill estimates prior to any appointment because my assumption that the covered services would be covered was incorrect. This morning, after sleeping on this a couple more days, I decided to call Regence to ask them if there are any providers that do routine hearing exams that are fully covered without an office visit charge. I had checked the list of providers on the regence website, and I only noticed similar audiology providers similar to Complete Hearing and Balance. The agent was not able to tell me if there were any providers that do not charge for an office visit in addition to a hearing exam. During this conversation, I got the billing codes and thought I might have a billing code for a routine hearing exam. I was encouraged by the agent to call Complete Hearing and Balance and ask for explanation or an audit of my bill. I spoke again with Winter. I gave her a code Z01.10 thinking that applied as a routine hearing exam. She said that it did not and explained that they do not do routine hearing exams and that they only do comprehensive hearing exams. I questioned why when they are an approved provider for my insurance that covers a routine hearing exam yearly and I believe what she stated was that insurance doesn't dictate the exam that they provide. She also told me that she contacted the provider and they will not be removing the $500.00 charge as this exam required the doctor's expertise as I stated I wanted to get a baseline because my son wears headphones quite often. To be clear, my son has never had any medical issues of any kind, did not complain of headaches, ear pain or anything. The test proved to be normal without any issues. We never spoke of ear care, the prospect of hearing aids or any pending issues. Be careful with this place. Make sure you get your billing squared away prior to your appointment. I wouldn't trust them again.

I went to Westcare Clinic 1/18/21 for treatment of a puncture wound infection. Reception was fine,…read morewaiting room uncrowded, and only had about 20 minute wait before being seen. Doctor R was professional, listened well, understood my concerns, and told me clearly his diagnosis. Left the clinic happy and with a prescription for antibiotic. Have been going to Westcare Clinic for about 10 years and have been pleased with the service each visit. Since they are a walk-in clinic, come early in the morning if you can.

I've been very patient with these people, yet there has not been any improvement in their lack of…read moreabilities. They never answer their phones, or return calls. Wouldn't even respond to my pharmacy so I am unable to get refills. Too many problems here to list actually. What a waste of time!