Kara Houston, AUD
NPI 1821319161 · Audiologist · Chicago, IL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Qualified Audiologist · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kara Houston, AUD is a Audiologist provider in Chicago, IL (NPI 1821319161).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1821319161
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- AudiologistSpeech, Language and Hearing Service Providers
- Credential
- AUD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 147001010 (IL)
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
15 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
565 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 | 260 | $37 |
| Test to Assess Middle Ear Function92567 | 141 | $17 |
| Test for Eardrum and Muscle Function92550 | 59 | $21 |
| Evaluation of Hearing Function Related to Surgically Implanted Hearing Device, First Hour92626 | 48 | $85 |
| Analysis and Reprogramming of Inner Ear Implant (7 Years Or Older)92604 | 43 | $91 |
| Test for Hearing Various Pitches Using Earphone92552 | 14 | $39 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $17–$91 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2010-06-22
- Last updated
- 2010-06-22
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kara Houston's NPI number?
- Kara Houston's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821319161, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kara Houston's specialty?
- Kara Houston is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Audiologist (Speech, Language and Hearing Service Providers).
- Where is Kara Houston located?
- Kara Houston's practice location on file with NPPES is 142 E Ontario St, Chicago, IL 60611-2874.
- What is Kara Houston's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kara Houston is (312) 263-7171.
- Does Kara Houston accept Medicare?
- Kara Houston is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kara Houston's NPI active?
- Yes — Kara Houston's NPI (1821319161) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2010-06-22.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.