Kara Balken, AUD
NPI 1528625290 · Audiologist · Edina, MN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Qualified Audiologist · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kara Balken, AUD is a Audiologist provider in Edina, MN (NPI 1528625290).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1528625290
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- AudiologistSpeech, Language and Hearing Service Providers
- Credential
- AUD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
Specialties & taxonomies
Speech, Language and Hearing Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
7 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
5 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
209 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Comprehensive Hearing and Speech Recognition Test92557 | 120 | $35 |
| Test to Assess Middle Ear Function92567 | 66 | $16 |
| Evaluation of Hearing Function Related to Surgically Implanted Hearing Device, First Hour92626 | 23 | $84 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $16–$84 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (4)
- 10995 Club West Pkwy Ste 400Blaine, MN 55449-5862Phone: (952) 395-2500
- 1057 Madison AveMankato, MN 56001-6143Phone: (952) 395-2500
- 1560 Beam Ave Ste CMaplewood, MN 55109-1171Phone: (952) 395-2500
- 14020 Hwy 13 S Ste 350Savage, MN 55378-7103Phone: (952) 395-2500
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2019-05-28
- Last updated
- 2025-06-12
- Certified
- 2025-06-12
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kara Balken's NPI number?
- Kara Balken's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1528625290, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kara Balken's specialty?
- Kara Balken is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Audiologist (Speech, Language and Hearing Service Providers).
- Where is Kara Balken located?
- Kara Balken's practice location on file with NPPES is 7300 France Ave S Ste 101, Edina, MN 55435-4525.
- What is Kara Balken's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kara Balken is (952) 922-2408.
- Does Kara Balken accept Medicare?
- Kara Balken is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kara Balken's NPI active?
- Yes — Kara Balken's NPI (1528625290) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-06-12.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.