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Active NPI 1821319161 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Kara Houston , AuD

Audiologist • Chicago, IL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Kara Houston, AuD is a certified Audiologist practicing in Chicago, IL. With approximately 22 years of clinical experience since graduating from Rush Medical College Of Rush University in 2004, Dr. Houston delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 142 E ONTARIO ST.

Dr. Houston is affiliated with Rush University Medical Group and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test, eardrum testing using ear probe, test for eardrum and muscle function. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

142 E Ontario St
Suite 1100

Chicago, IL 606112874

Telephone 3122637171
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Hearing Health Center, Inc. Facility NPI 1972583359

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Rush Medical College Of Rush University

Graduation Year

2004

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Audiologist in Chicago, IL

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
22 Yrs +10.0 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 12.0 Yrs
State Avg: 17.5 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
176 Specialists

Practicing in Chicago, IL (882 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
68.9% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Houston (22 Years) 22 Yrs
Chicago Specialty Average (12.0 Years) 12.0 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
92557 Comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test
260 254 $120.69 $36.54
92567 Eardrum testing using ear probe
141 139 $65.00 $16.60
92550 Test for eardrum and muscle function
59 59 $69.06 $21.36
92626 Evaluation of hearing function related to surgically implanted hearing device, first hour
48 28 $285.63 $84.50
92604 Analysis and reprogramming of inner ear implant (7 years or older)
43 18 $288.30 $90.70
92552 Test for hearing various pitches using earphone
14 14 $99.00 $39.16

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Audiologist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 231H00000X

State License IL 147001010

(1) A specialist in evaluation, habilitation and rehabilitation of those whose communication disorders center in whole or in part in hearing function. Audiologists are autonomous professionals who identify, assess, and manage disorders of the auditory, balance and other neural systems. Audiologists provide audiological (aural) rehabilitation to children and adults across the entire age span. Audiologists select, fit and dispense amplification systems such as hearing aids and related devices. (2) An audiologist is a person qualified by a master's degree in audiology, licensed by the state, where applicable, and practicing within the scope of that license. Audiologists evaluate and treat patients with impaired hearing. They plan, direct and conduct rehabilitative programs with audiotry substitutional devises (hearing aids) and other therapy.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Rush University Medical Group

1700 W Van Buren St, Chicago, IL 606125500

Phone: 3125632875

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

8 Associated Practitioners
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Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active June 22, 2010

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location June 22, 2010

Registered at 142 E ONTARIO ST, SUITE 1100, CHICAGO, IL 606112874 (Tel: 3122637171)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 22, 2010

Registered at 142 E ONTARIO ST, SUITE 1100, CHICAGO, IL 606112874 (Tel: 3122637171)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 22, 2010

Recorded as KARA HOUSTON, AUD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 22, 2010

Audiologist (License #147001010 in IL)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 22, 2010

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1821319161
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: June 22, 2010
Last Update: June 22, 2010
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

142 E Ontario St, Suite 1100

Chicago, IL 606112874

Phone: 3122637171

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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