Dr. Kara Houston , AuD
Audiologist • Chicago, IL
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
142 E Ontario St
Suite 1100
Chicago, IL 606112874
Medicare Profile & Education
Rush Medical College Of Rush University
2004
✓ Accepts Assignment
In-Person Only
Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights
Comparative analytics for Audiologist in Chicago, IL
Practicing in Chicago, IL (882 Statewide)
In-Person Office Visits Only
Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges
Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison
Performed Procedures & Service Volume
Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner
| 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
NUCC Taxonomy Code: 231H00000X
(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
Hearing Instrument Specialist
Audiologist
Doctor of Audiology
Hearing Instrument Specialist
Audiologist
Doctor of Audiology
Audiologist
Doctor of Audiology
Audiologist
Doctor of Audiology
Career & Practice History Timeline
Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes
NPI status registered as active in NPPES database
Registered at 142 E ONTARIO ST, SUITE 1100, CHICAGO, IL 606112874 (Tel: 3122637171)
Registered at 142 E ONTARIO ST, SUITE 1100, CHICAGO, IL 606112874 (Tel: 3122637171)
Recorded as KARA HOUSTON, AUD
Audiologist (License #147001010 in IL)
First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.
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Mailing Address
142 E Ontario St, Suite 1100
Chicago, IL 606112874
Phone: 3122637171
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