Active NPI 1194915066 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Kara N Babaian , MD

Urology • Houston, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Kara Babaian, MD is a certified Urology practicing in Houston, TX. With approximately 20 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2006, Dr. Babaian delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 7200 CAMBRIDGE ST FL 10.

Dr. Babaian is affiliated with Baylor College Of Medicine and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include new patient outpatient office visit, established patient outpatient office visit, automated urinalysis test. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

7200 Cambridge St Fl 10

Houston, TX 770304202

Telephone 7137982900

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Baylor College Of Medicine Facility NPI 1881026664

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2006

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Urology in Houston, TX

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

20 Yrs -4.3 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 24.3 Yrs

State Avg: 25.2 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

192 Specialists

Practicing in Houston, TX (1027 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

40.1% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

78.9% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Babaian (20 Years) 20 Yrs

Houston Specialty Average (24.3 Years) 24.3 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2023)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	13	13	$375.00	$79.13

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	204	155	$143.00	$88.47
81003 Automated urinalysis test	129	105	$18.00	$2.23
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	86	59	$641.00	$236.63
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	29	29	$212.00	$110.19
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	26	24	$207.00	$125.30
52332 Insertion of stent in urinary duct (ureter) using an endoscope	21	21	$2207.00	$130.22
74420 Imaging of urinary tract	20	19	$109.00	$24.53
76872 Ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum	17	17	$257.00	$31.03
55700 Biopsy of prostate gland	17	17	$627.00	$124.24
52235 Destruction and/or removal of growth of bladder and urethra using an endoscope, 2.0-5.0 cm	14	11	$3927.00	$275.98
99441 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 5-10 minutes	12	12	$80.00	$54.25
55700 Biopsy of prostate gland	12	12	$627.00	$238.41

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	237	161	$143.00	$90.28
81003 Automated urinalysis test	129	102	$18.00	$2.25
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	76	50	$598.46	$228.81
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	46	46	$212.00	$111.43
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	42	33	$207.00	$128.44
74420 Imaging of urinary tract	34	29	$109.00	$25.01
52332 Insertion of stent in urinary duct (ureter) using an endoscope	25	24	$2471.84	$150.65
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	23	23	$303.00	$167.04
52235 Destruction and/or removal of growth of bladder and urethra using an endoscope, 2.0-5.0 cm	20	17	$3927.00	$291.97
55700 Biopsy of prostate gland	15	15	$627.00	$132.25
55700 Biopsy of prostate gland	13	13	$627.00	$247.16
52310 Simple removal of foreign body, stone, or stent in urethra or bladder using an endoscope	12	12	$1600.00	$307.82

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	166	125	$143.00	$73.74
81003 Automated urinalysis test	59	54	$18.00	$2.20
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	52	44	$580.00	$203.60
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	52	52	$212.00	$106.41
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	33	31	$207.00	$107.69
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	29	29	$303.00	$163.77
74420 Imaging of urinary tract	25	21	$109.00	$25.79
52332 Insertion of stent in urinary duct (ureter) using an endoscope	21	21	$2207.00	$148.90
52235 Destruction and/or removal of growth of bladder and urethra using an endoscope, 2.0-5.0 cm	18	15	$3927.00	$292.81
55700 Biopsy of prostate gland	13	13	$627.00	$236.85
76872 Ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum	11	11	$753.00	$129.52
55700 Biopsy of prostate gland	11	11	$627.00	$136.24

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	99	90	$127.47	$50.71
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	21	21	$196.14	$75.99
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	15	14	$202.40	$78.12
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	11	11	$335.01	$82.86
81003 Automated urinalysis test	11	11	$18.00	$2.44

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	88	76	$145.18	$49.53
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	32	32	$214.56	$76.97
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	15	15	$230.20	$75.60
52332 Insertion of stent in urinary duct (ureter) using an endoscope	14	13	$699.32	$156.88
52356 Crushing of stone of ureter with insertion of stent using an endoscope	12	12	$1461.63	$438.86

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	172	158	$117.00	$49.79
76775 Limited ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity	26	26	$125.00	$28.35
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	23	22	$170.00	$74.07

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2024-06-18

Urology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208800000X

State License TX N9168

A urologist manages benign and malignant medical and surgical disorders of the genitourinary system and the adrenal gland. This specialist has comprehensive knowledge of and skills in endoscopic, percutaneous and open surgery of congenital and acquired conditions of the urinary and reproductive systems and their contiguous structures.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

281469101 (TX)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Bcbs

8CX340 (TX)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Baylor College Of Medicine

1504 Taub Loop, Houston, TX 770301608

Phone: 7138732000

Secondary Practice Locations

1504 Taub Loop

Houston, TX 770301608

Phone: 7138738890

1501 Kings Hwy

Shreveport, LA 711034228

Phone: 3186755601

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

6 Associated Practitioners

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Ahmed Hamdi , MD

Internal Medicine - Infectious Disease

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Oyebunmi Kutemi

Nurse Practitioner - Adult Health

NPI 1598118994

Dr. Yuriko Fukuta , MD

Internal Medicine - Infectious Disease

NPI 1871789594

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Sarwat Khalil , MD

Internal Medicine

NPI 1982950218

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

7 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location June 18, 2024

Registered at 7200 CAMBRIDGE ST FL 10, HOUSTON, TX 770304202 (Tel: 7137982900)

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NPI Profile Active December 13, 2016

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location December 13, 2016

Registered at 1501 KINGS HWY, SHREVEPORT, LA 711034228 (Tel: 3186755601)

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Updated Business Mailing Address December 13, 2016

Registered at 1501 KINGS HWY, SHREVEPORT, LA 711034228 (Tel: 3186755601)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated December 13, 2016

Recorded as KARA BABAIAN, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) December 13, 2016

Urology (License #N9168 in TX)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration July 27, 2007

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1194915066

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: July 27, 2007

Last Update: June 18, 2024

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

1501 Kings Hwy

Shreveport, LA 711034228

Phone: 3186755601

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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