Dr. Kara Rae Balken , AuD
Audiologist • Edina, MN
Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary
Dr. Kara Balken, AuD is a certified Audiologist practicing in Edina, MN. With approximately 7 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2019, Dr. Balken delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 7300 FRANCE AVE S STE 101.
Dr. Balken is affiliated with Soundgate Hearing Llc and accepts Medicare assignment.
Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test, eardrum testing using ear probe, evaluation of hearing function related to surgically implanted hearing device, first hour. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.
Practice Location & Contact Primary Location
7300 France Ave S Ste 101
Edina, MN 554354525
Medicare Profile & Education
Other
2019
✓ Accepts Assignment
In-Person Only
Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights
Comparative analytics for Audiologist in Edina, MN
Practicing in Edina, MN (516 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
|
120 | 113 | $134.25 | $35.39 |
|
92567
Eardrum testing using ear probe
|
66 | 62 | $54.15 | $15.85 |
|
92626
Evaluation of hearing function related to surgically implanted hearing device, first hour
|
23 | 23 | $125.00 | $84.45 |
Medical Specialties & State Licenses
CMS Verified: 2025-06-12NUCC 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
Soundgate Hearing Llc
7300 France Ave S, Edina, MN 554354541
Phone: 9529222408
Secondary Practice Locations
1560 Beam Ave Ste C
Maplewood, MN 551091171
Phone: 9523952500
10995 Club West Pkwy Ste 400
Blaine, MN 554495862
Phone: 9523952500
14020 Hwy 13 S Ste 350
Savage, MN 553787103
Phone: 9523952500
1057 Madison Ave
Mankato, MN 560016143
Phone: 9523952500
Practice Associates & Co-Workers
Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax
Audiologist
Doctor of Audiology
Hearing Instrument Specialist
Audiologist
MSCCCA
Career & Practice History Timeline
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NPI status registered as active in NPPES database
Registered at 7300 FRANCE AVE S STE 101, EDINA, MN 554354525 (Tel: 9529222408)
Registered at 7300 FRANCE AVE S STE 101, EDINA, MN 554354525 (Tel: 3202269669)
Recorded as KARA BALKEN, AUD
Audiologist
First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.
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Mailing Address
7300 France Ave S Ste 101
Edina, MN 554354525
Phone: 3202269669
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