Empire Hearing & Audiology – Patchogue
East Patchogue , NY 11772
Fax: 631-207-2293
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 08:30 AM to 07:00 PM
Thursday: Closed
Friday: 08:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
- In Person
- Curbside
- Virtual
What we offer
Comprehensive & holistic care
Unlike other clinics that are limited to offering hearing aids from one brand, we offer solutions and technology from a wide range of top-tier brands, enabling our providers to find the perfect device and fit for each patient.
Treating hearing loss starts here
When you visit in person for a risk-free evaluation, you’ll receive an in-ear examination as well as a comprehensive hearing test, including Otoscopy, Tympanometry, Tone Test, Bone Conduction and Speech Discrimination. Can’t make it to the office? Meet with us curbside or virtually!
Hearing aids & treatment
Our clinicians are extremely knowledgeable on the latest technology and will work with you to find the best solution to fit your lifestyle. We offer a wide range of hearing aid brands, with styles, and technology to fit your needs and budget.
Tinnitus testing & treatment
While there is no cure for tinnitus, it can improve greatly with treatment. A full examination including diagnostic testing often pinpoints the underlying cause of the tinnitus, and various treatments are available to help with the symptoms.
Hearing protection
We specialize in hearing protection for recreation and high-noise jobs, with different levels of attenuation and protection available. From custom in-ear monitors to filtered ear plugs, we have multiple options for protection.
Insurance counseling
Navigating your insurance benefits is no easy task. That’s why we have insurance specialists on-staff who are happy to verify your benefits and take the time to explain them. Relax in the knowledge that we work with most major insurance brands — and let us handle the hard stuff.
Additional Clinic Details
New Name, Same Quality Care
Home Hearing Care is now part of the Empire Hearing & Audiology family. While our name may be changing, our commitment to providing premium hearing care to our patients has not changed. We look forward to continuing to serve the area and to seeing our existing patients as well as welcoming new patients to our practice.
Offering Telehealth and Virtual Services
At Empire Hearing & Audiology, we offer telehealth services to those “snowbirds” who travel outside of our area or simply can’t make it in to our clinic. Telehealth is also available to those who are not comfortable or unable to leave their home at this time.
Patient Reviews
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Kenny Lechner and Ruthann LaGrega
Absolutely the best around. Staff so professional and doctor is so wonderful, very easy to talk to and explains everything. Highly recommend this group. -
John Hirdt
It was my 1st time going to an audiologist. Kimberly explained everything and I wasn't rushed, she answered all of my questions. -
Ron Trotta
GREAT PLACE to get your hearing aids. They took the time to explain everything. If you are having hearing difficulties this is the place to go. -
Frank Sciortino
Dr. McNicholl was absolutely amazing. She helped me get fitted for a pair of custom molded ear plugs for loud music. She was great at explaining exactly what she was doing at each step, and she was professional and friendly through the whole process. Once the new ear plugs arrived from the manufacturer, she personally ensured the fit my ears as intended. -
Dave Ehrhardt
Dr McNichol is great. Takes her time, explains everything and never rushes you out the door. She is very knowledgeable and caring. I'm very happy with her and the receptionist is the tops. Very friendly and always helpful. Highly recommend this office. -
Larry Kraus
This was my 6 month visit to see how things are working out. I had an issue when I'm in a noisy environment. Dr McNicholl checked the readings and did some fine tuning with my aids and now it's all working great. Thank you Dr. McNicholl for the extra time you spent with me. The staff and Dr was very helpful. Will recommend! Also purchased a mic to add to my aids.
Meet the team
Kimberly McNicholl
Frequently asked questions
Can you bill wax removal to my insurance?
Audiologists and Hearing Care providers cannot bill insurance for cerumen (wax) removal, however we are trained and experienced in performing these services. We bill a nominal office visit fee for these services.
How do I properly insert my hearing protection devices?
Some hearing protection devices are marked red (right) and blue (left). If they are not marked, they are not side specific.
For custom products: Slide the thinner side into your ear canal and twist the plug until it fits comfortably in the ear. Pull up from the top of the ear, to straighten the ear canal, as you push the ear mold into the ear.
For non-custom products: Slide the thinner side into your ear canal and pull up from the top of the ear, to straighten the ear canal, as you push the ear plug into the ear. If you are using a foam plug, tightly squeeze and roll it before putting in the ear canal.
How is custom hearing protection different from non-custom hearing protection?
Custom hearing protection is modeled after an impression taken of the ear. This will provide the best and most comfortable fit in the ear, which will eliminate ear pain or soreness that can occur with non-custom products. Custom hearing protection also provides a tight seal in the ear that prevents the unwanted high-level noise to leak into the ear.