Karen Hou, MD
NPI 1457412769 · Diagnostic Radiology Physician · Chicago, IL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Diagnostic Radiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Karen Hou, MD is a Diagnostic Radiology Physician provider in Chicago, IL (NPI 1457412769).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1457412769
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Diagnostic Radiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,043 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screening Mammography77067 | 380 | $36 |
| Screening 3d Breast Mammography77063 | 377 | $29 |
| Diagnostic Digital Breast Tomosynthesis, Unilateral Or Bilateral (list Separately in Addition to 77065 Or 77066)G0279 | 55 | $29 |
| Diagnostic Mammography of Both Breasts77066 | 37 | $48 |
| Limited Ultrasound Scan of 1 Breast76642 | 36 | $37 |
| Screening 3d Breast Mammography77063 | 29 | $28 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,373 across 3 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-12-12
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Karen Hou's NPI number?
- Karen Hou's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1457412769, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Karen Hou's specialty?
- Karen Hou is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Diagnostic Radiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Karen Hou located?
- Karen Hou's practice location on file with NPPES is 675 N Saint Clair St, Chicago, IL 60611-5975.
- What is Karen Hou's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Karen Hou is (312) 926-6120.
- Does Karen Hou accept Medicare?
- Karen Hou is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Karen Hou's NPI active?
- Yes — Karen Hou's NPI (1457412769) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.