Active NPI 1033505995 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Kara Choate , MD

Urology • Irving, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment Telehealth Available

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Kara Choate, MD is a certified Urology practicing in Irving, TX. With approximately 15 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Texas Medical School At San Antonio in 2011, Dr. Choate delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 2021 N MACARTHUR BLVD STE 450.

Dr. Choate is affiliated with Urology Partners Of North Texas, Pllc and accepts Medicare assignment . Telehealth and virtual consultation options are available for eligible patients.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's, 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

2021 N Macarthur Blvd Ste 450

Irving, TX 750612234

Telephone 8663678768

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Urology Partners Of North Texas, Pllc Facility NPI 1528537180

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Texas Medical School At San Antonio

Graduation Year

2011

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

Telehealth Services Available

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Urology in Irving, TX

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

15 Yrs -4.8 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 19.8 Yrs

State Avg: 25.2 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

6 Specialists

Practicing in Irving, TX (1027 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

83.3% Regional Adoption

✓ Offers Virtual Consultations

Medicare Pricing Discount

72.8% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Choate (15 Years) 15 Yrs

Irving Specialty Average (19.8 Years) 19.8 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
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	192	148	$317.70	$126.47
G2211 Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's	189	148	$40.04	$16.10
81003 Automated urinalysis test	168	134	$13.61	$2.20
51798 Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding	129	104	$27.06	$11.14
87801 Detection test for multiple organisms	78	22	$408.38	$68.80
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	58	58	$412.06	$164.80
87481 Detection test for candida species (yeast), amplified probe technique	52	22	$204.13	$34.39
87798 Detection test for organism	52	22	$204.13	$34.39
87529 Detection test by nucleic acid for herpes simplex virus, amplified probe technique	52	22	$204.13	$34.39
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	27	25	$575.83	$236.11
87640 Detection test by nucleic acid for staphylococcus aureus (bacteria), amplified probe technique	26	22	$204.13	$34.39
87532 Detection test for herpes virus-6	26	22	$204.13	$34.39
87651 Detection test for Strep (Streptococcus, group A)	26	22	$204.13	$34.39
87500 Detection test by nucleic acid for vancomycin resistance strep (vre), amplified probe technique	26	22	$204.13	$34.39
87496 Detection test by nucleic acid for cytomegalovirus (cmv), amplified probe technique	26	22	$204.13	$34.39
87653 Detection test by nucleic acid for strep (streptococcus, group b), amplified probe technique	26	22	$204.13	$34.39
84153 Psa (prostate specific antigen) measurement, total	18	15	$68.97	$18.02
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	15	15	$226.58	$89.68
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	14	11	$191.68	$76.69

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
81003 Automated urinalysis test	291	188	$5.25	$2.19
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	228	153	$284.77	$125.49
51798 Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding	205	152	$24.28	$10.80
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	109	109	$371.43	$167.00
87801 Detection test for multiple organisms	57	18	$304.82	$68.80
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	42	37	$548.10	$242.39
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	40	36	$199.62	$91.49
87529 Detection test by nucleic acid for herpes simplex virus, amplified probe technique	38	18	$189.30	$34.39
87798 Detection test for organism	38	18	$115.43	$34.39
87481 Detection test for candida species (yeast), amplified probe technique	38	18	$337.05	$34.39
64561 Insertion of sacral nerve neurostimulator electrode array	25	16	$1764.61	$363.58
87500 Detection test by nucleic acid for vancomycin resistance strep (vre), amplified probe technique	19	18	$78.49	$34.39
87496 Detection test by nucleic acid for cytomegalovirus (cmv), amplified probe technique	19	18	$78.49	$34.39
87653 Detection test by nucleic acid for strep (streptococcus, group b), amplified probe technique	19	18	$78.49	$34.39
87640 Detection test by nucleic acid for staphylococcus aureus (bacteria), amplified probe technique	19	18	$78.49	$34.39
87651 Detection test for Strep (Streptococcus, group A)	19	18	$78.49	$34.39
87532 Detection test for herpes virus-6	19	18	$78.49	$34.39
84153 Psa (prostate specific antigen) measurement, total	17	16	$40.88	$18.02
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	16	15	$7.67	$5.16
64590 Insertion or replacement of peripheral, sacral, or gastric neurostimulator generator or receiver	13	13	$597.78	$75.52
51700 Simple bladder irrigation and/or instillation	12	12	$184.19	$77.94

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
81003 Automated urinalysis test	202	154	$9.94	$2.20
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	196	152	$299.30	$131.22
51798 Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding	121	96	$26.38	$11.01
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	90	90	$389.18	$168.83
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	52	50	$21.85	$2.98
84153 Psa (prostate specific antigen) measurement, total	23	23	$53.13	$18.20
74019 X-ray of abdomen, 2 views	18	15	$112.00	$28.00
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	18	17	$499.64	$255.40
93005 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with tracing	16	16	$27.00	$6.47
76872 Ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum	16	16	$454.29	$149.52
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	15	15	$201.55	$93.00
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	14	13	$243.00	$81.67
55700 Biopsy of prostate gland	12	12	$760.56	$255.68
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	12	12	$172.99	$61.02

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
Q9967 Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml	2,000	14	$2.00	$0.12
J9030 Bcg live intravesical instillation, 1 mg	1,025	13	$6.00	$2.85
81003 Automated urinalysis test	242	172	$14.00	$2.24
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	196	134	$335.00	$132.61
51798 Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding	137	112	$32.00	$10.78
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	72	72	$506.00	$171.50
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	70	57	$25.00	$3.00
51702 Simple insertion of temporary bladder tube	55	33	$192.00	$67.03
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	38	17	$44.00	$14.61
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	29	23	$320.00	$103.56
84153 Psa (prostate specific antigen) measurement, total	27	23	$61.00	$18.39
52310 Simple removal of foreign body, stone, or stent in urethra or bladder using an endoscope	25	24	$619.72	$152.28
51720 Instillation of anti-cancer drug into bladder	22	14	$275.14	$92.98
74019 X-ray of abdomen, 2 views	22	16	$112.00	$27.30
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	20	19	$368.70	$76.70
76770 Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity	17	17	$354.00	$82.47
51700 Simple bladder irrigation and/or instillation	16	14	$240.50	$82.91
82565 Blood creatinine level	15	15	$17.00	$5.12
74176 Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast	14	14	$622.00	$120.10
74420 Imaging of urinary tract	14	12	$230.00	$25.27
93005 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with tracing	12	12	$27.00	$6.84
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	11	11	$621.00	$200.77

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
Q9967 Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml	1,599	11	$2.00	$0.11
81003 Automated urinalysis test	128	99	$14.00	$2.25
51798 Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding	89	67	$32.55	$10.77
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	86	63	$333.21	$111.78
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	48	48	$496.54	$168.70
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	20	20	$25.00	$3.00
74019 X-ray of abdomen, 2 views	19	16	$107.95	$25.30
74176 Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast	14	14	$622.00	$117.76
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	13	12	$662.00	$84.21
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	12	12	$231.00	$77.14
82565 Blood creatinine level	12	12	$17.00	$5.12

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2023-02-15

Urology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208800000X

State License TX T5847

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.

Urology

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208800000X

State License CO DR.0064069

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Urology Partners Of North Texas, Pllc

5005 S Cooper St, Arlington, TX 760175996

Phone: 8663678768

Urology Partners Of North Texas, Pllc

1600 Hospital Pkwy, Bedford, TX 760226913

Phone: 8176854000

Urology Partners Of North Texas, Pllc

7701 Las Colinas Rdg, Irving, TX 750638081

Phone: 8663678768

Urology Partners Of North Texas, Pllc

400 W Interstate Hwy 635, Irving, TX 750633718

Phone: 9728680460

Urology Partners Of North Texas, Pllc

3301 Matlock Rd, Arlington, TX 760152908

Phone: 6825096200

Urology Partners Of North Texas, Pllc

6800 N Macarthur Blvd, Irving, TX 750392422

Phone: 9729692260

Urology Partners Of North Texas, Pllc

801 W Interstate 20, Arlington, TX 760175851

Urology Partners Of North Texas, Pllc

5001 S Cooper St, Arlington, TX 760175993

Urology Partners Of North Texas, Pllc

1901 N Macarthur Blvd, Irving, TX 750612220

Phone: 9725798100

Secondary Practice Locations

400 W Ih 635 Ste 300

Irving, TX 750642234

Phone: 8663678768

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

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Career & Practice History Timeline

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

12 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location September 06, 2022

Registered at 2021 N MACARTHUR BLVD STE 450, IRVING, TX 750612234 (Tel: 8663678768)

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Updated Practice Location July 13, 2022

Registered at 1604 HOSPITAL PKWY STE 501, BEDFORD, TX 760226932 (Tel: 8663678768)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 13, 2022

Registered at 5001 S COOPER ST STE 201, ARLINGTON, TX 760175993 (Tel: 8663678768)

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Updated Practice Location July 10, 2020

Registered at 2777 MILE HIGH STADIUM CIR, DENVER, CO 802115222 (Tel: 3038258822)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 10, 2020

Registered at 2777 MILE HIGH STADIUM CIR, DENVER, CO 802115222 (Tel: 3038258822)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 10, 2020

Urology (License #DR.0064069 in CO)

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NPI Profile Active April 07, 2015

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location April 07, 2015

Registered at 22 S GREENE ST # S8B13, BALTIMORE, MD 212011544 (Tel: 4103285878)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 07, 2015

Registered at 22 S GREENE ST # S8B13, BALTIMORE, MD 212011544 (Tel: 4103285878)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated April 07, 2015

Recorded as KARA CHOATE, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 07, 2015

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration April 07, 2015

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1033505995

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: April 07, 2015

Last Update: February 15, 2023

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

5001 S Cooper St Ste 201

Arlington, TX 760175993

Phone: 8663678768

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