DR. KARA SHELBY LINARD AUD
NPI 1134855612
Audiologist in Houston, TX

Q: What is Kara Linard's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kara Linard is 1134855612. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 27, 2022.

Q: What is Kara Linard's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Audiologist with taxonomy code 231H00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kara Linard was last updated on July 27, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.

Active since July 27, 2022Accepts Medicare Assignment

7900 FANNIN ST STE 1800, HOUSTON, TX 77054(713) 396-1707(866) 950-0118 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 27, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

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About Dr. Kara Shelby Linard Aud NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. KARA SHELBY LINARD AUD (NPI 1134855612) is an individual audiologist in Houston, Texas and active in the NPI registry since July 2022. She is a graduate of Other (2022).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1134855612

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy231H00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. KARA SHELBY LINARDCredential: AUD

Location Address7900 FANNIN ST STE 1800Houston, TX 77054-2952

Mailing Address604 W Main St Apt 17Houston, TX 77006-5648 · (614) 312-1168

Phone(713) 396-1707

Fax(866) 950-0118

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2022

Enumeration DateJuly 27, 2022

NPPES CertifiedJuly 27, 2022

✔ NPI 1134855612 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAudiologistSpeech, Language and Hearing Service Providers

Taxonomy Code231H00000X

Definition

(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.

7900 FANNIN ST STE 1800, Houston, TX 77054

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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Kara Shelby Linard Aud is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID5991189060

PECOS Enrollment IDI20220908003497

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 3

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test 92557

A comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test assesses your ability to hear and understand spoken words. It includes hearing tests to check for issues with sound perception and speech tests to evaluate your word recognition. It's a crucial step in identifying any hearing or speech problems.

49 services48 patients

Test to assess middle ear function 92567

A test to assess middle ear function, also known as an impedance audiometry, helps evaluate how well your middle ear works. It measures the movement of your eardrum in response to changes in air pressure. This can help identify issues like fluid build-up, ear infections, or eardrum perforations.

36 services35 patients

Test for eardrum and muscle function 92550

This test assesses the health of your eardrum and muscles linked to hearing. A small device is placed in your ear that creates pressure changes and sounds. Your ear's responses are recorded to determine if they are functioning properly.

14 services14 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77054 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient

$58.24 typical visit price

range $58.24 – $176.98

Typical copayment $14.56 (range $14.56 – $44.24)

Most-billed visit code 99202

Established Patient

$72.62 typical visit price

range $18.60 – $143.93

Typical copayment $18.15 (range $4.65 – $35.98)

Most-billed visit code 99213

Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 2

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

CASSIE CORTEZ AUD

Audiologist

7900 FANNIN ST STE 1800
HOUSTON, TX 77054

Harris County (713) 791-9363

MALIS DACHELET AUD

Audiologist

7900 FANNIN ST STE 1800
HOUSTON, TX 77054

Harris County (713) 791-9363

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Kara Linard's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kara Linard is 1134855612. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 27, 2022.

Where is Kara Linard located?

Kara Linard practices at 7900 Fannin St Ste 1800, Houston, TX 77054. The listed phone number is (713) 396-1707.

What is Kara Linard's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Audiologist with taxonomy code 231H00000X.

Is Kara Linard enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kara Linard is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kara Linard was last updated on July 27, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.