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Dr. Tz-Ching Kao , AuD

Audiologist • Temple, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Tz-Ching Kao, AuD is a certified Audiologist practicing in Temple, TX. With approximately 5 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2021, Dr. Kao delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 2401 S 31ST ST.

Dr. Kao is affiliated with Scott And White Clinic and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test, eardrum testing using ear probe, analysis and reprogramming of inner ear implant (7 years or older). Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

2401 S 31st St

Temple, TX 765080001

Telephone 2547242111
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Scott & White Clinic Facility NPI 1962468355

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2021

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Audiologist in Temple, TX

Experienced Practitioner (5-10 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
5 Yrs -4.0 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 9.0 Yrs
State Avg: 13.0 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
26 Specialists

Practicing in Temple, TX (1511 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
74.0% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Kao (5 Years) 5 Yrs
Temple Specialty Average (9.0 Years) 9.0 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
192 191 $125.55 $30.00
92567 Eardrum testing using ear probe
144 143 $47.79 $10.07
92604 Analysis and reprogramming of inner ear implant (7 years or older)
35 19 $295.00 $62.50
92540 Evaluation and testing for balance with recording
25 25 $264.00 $72.77
92537 Test to assess balance during warm and cool irrigation in both ears
24 24 $19.00 $18.74
92546 Test for abnormal eye movement using a rotating chair
23 23 $50.00 $14.10

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2021-07-30
Audiologist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 231H00000X

State License TX 81229

(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

Scott And White Clinic

810 W U Ave, Temple, TX 765080001

Phone: 2547242585

Scott And White Clinic

1605 S 31st St, Temple, TX 765080001

Phone: 2542150100

Scott And White Clinic

2401 S 31st St Bldg, Temple, TX 765080001

Phone: 2547242663

Scott And White Clinic

2401 S 31st St, Temple, TX 765080001

Phone: 2547242459

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

40 Associated Practitioners
Christina Karimi , PA

Physician Assistant

NPI 1003066796

Physician Assistant

Jessica Lehman , PT

Physical Therapist

NPI 1003114562

Physical Therapist

Dr. John David Seno , MD

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

NPI 1003178146

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Nicholas Smith , CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

NPI 1003188699

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Dr. Barry Chamberlin , MD

Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology

NPI 1003203951

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1003421744

Family Nurse Practitioner

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

8 Historical Events
📍
Updated Business Mailing Address July 30, 2021

Registered at PO BOX 844658, DALLAS, TX 752844658 (Tel: 2547242111)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 30, 2021

Audiologist (License #81229 in TX)

NPI Profile Active May 10, 2021

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍
Updated Practice Location May 10, 2021

Registered at 2401 S 31ST ST, TEMPLE, TX 765080001 (Tel: 2547242754)

📍
Updated Business Mailing Address May 10, 2021

Registered at 2401 S 31ST ST, TEMPLE, TX 765080001 (Tel: 2547242754)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated May 10, 2021

Recorded as TZ-CHING KAO, AUD

🎓
Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) May 10, 2021

Audiologist

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration May 10, 2021

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1932783677
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: May 10, 2021
Last Update: July 30, 2021
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

Po Box 844658

Dallas, TX 752844658

Phone: 2547242111

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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