Cochlear Implant Evaluation
What a Cochlear Implant Evaluation Covers
A cochlear implant evaluation in Corpus Christi, TX at Hear Today Hearing Aids is a full diagnostic assessment to determine whether a cochlear implant is right for you. Dr. Cheryll Gold, Au.D., CCC-A reviews your audiogram in detail, examines your hearing aid benefit history, and assesses how your hearing nerve responds to sound. These findings guide whether a specialist referral is appropriate. When it is, Dr. Gold prepares the documentation and coordinates the next steps.
When Cochlear Implants Outperform Hearing Aids
Cochlear implants are not a step up from hearing aids. They are a different category of device, designed for patients whose hearing nerve can no longer get enough benefit from amplification. At Hear Today Hearing Aids, Dr. Cheryll Gold has been evaluating cochlear implant candidacy in South Texas for over two decades. Her doctoral-level diagnostic approach and direct coordination with implant specialists mean patients leave with a clear clinical picture and a defined path forward.
Cochlear Implant Evaluation FAQs
Common questions about cochlear implant evaluations in Corpus Christi: who qualifies as a candidate, what the assessment covers, how long it takes, and what to expect after.
Cochlear implant candidacy is generally considered when a person has moderate-to-profound sensorineural hearing loss in one or both ears and receives limited benefit from well-fitted hearing aids. A formal evaluation goes deeper than an audiogram score: Dr. Gold looks at word recognition scores in quiet and in noise, reviews hearing aid usage history, and assesses the health of the hearing nerve through additional testing.
Age is not a disqualifying factor. Adults of all ages in the Corpus Christi area who feel stuck despite updated hearing aids may be worth evaluating. The next step is a consultation. Call (361) 414-9066 to schedule.
The evaluation at Hear Today Hearing Aids starts with a detailed review of your hearing history and audiogram. Dr. Gold then conducts word recognition testing, both in quiet and in background noise, to quantify how much benefit you're getting from your current hearing aids. She may also perform additional audiological assessments based on your history.
Once the picture is complete, she reviews the findings with you in plain terms and discusses whether a referral to an implant specialist in South Texas is the right next step. Most evaluations are completed in a single visit. Call (361) 414-9066 to schedule.
Many insurance plans cover cochlear implant evaluations, including Medicare, Medicaid, and several private plans. At Hear Today Hearing Aids, we work with Aetna, United Healthcare, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Humana Gold, the Department of Labor, Workman's Comp, and TWC-DARS. Coverage for the evaluation is often separate from coverage for the device and surgery, which are handled at the implant center.
Before your appointment, our Corpus Christi team can help you verify your specific benefits. Calling ahead with your insurance information is the fastest way to understand what your plan covers for the assessment. Reach us at (361) 414-9066.
If the evaluation indicates you may be a strong candidate, Dr. Gold prepares a referral package for an implant specialist. The specialist conducts their own independent workup, including imaging studies and medical clearance, before candidacy is confirmed. Dr. Gold stays in contact throughout this process and can answer audiological questions as they come up.
If the evaluation finds that you're not yet a candidate, the appointment is still useful: you'll leave knowing exactly where your hearing stands, whether better hearing aid programming could improve your outcomes, and when to return for re-evaluation. Call (361) 414-9066 to get started in Corpus Christi.
30-Day Hearing Aid Exchange Period
Every set of prescription hearing aids fitted at Hear Today Hearing Aids is backed by a 30-day exchange period. Wear your devices at work, at the dinner table, on the golf course, and at home — if they aren't quite right within 30 days, bring them back and we'll swap them for a different model, or return them for a refund if no device is the right match. Real life is the only test that counts.
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Our office on South Staples is a full-service hearing clinic where Dr. Gold provides diagnostic evaluations, hearing aids, and lifetime support for every patient.
- Audiologist-owned and operated since 2001
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- Handicap accessible
“Dr. Gold took the time to explain my hearing and never pushed me toward anything. The whole visit was thorough and unhurried, and my hearing aids have made a real difference. Easily the best hearing care I've had in Corpus Christi.”— Verified Google Review
Hear Today Hearing Aids
Hearing Clinic4456 S Staples St, Corpus Christi, TX 78411
| Monday | 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |