KARA HOUSTON AUD
NPI 1821319161
Audiologist in Chicago, IL

Active since June 22, 2010Accepts Medicare Assignment
142 E ONTARIO ST, SUITE 1100, CHICAGO, IL 60611(312) 263-7171 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 22, 2010. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Kara Houston Aud NPPES

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

KARA HOUSTON AUD (NPI 1821319161) is an individual audiologist in Chicago, Illinois, licensed in Illinois (147001010) and active in the NPI registry since June 2010. She is a graduate of Rush Medical College Of Rush University (2004).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1821319161
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy231H00000X
Provider Legal NameKARA HOUSTONCredential: AUD
Location Address142 E ONTARIO ST, SUITE 1100Chicago, IL 60611-2874
Mailing Address142 E Ontario St, Suite 1100Chicago, IL 60611-2874 · (312) 263-7171
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSRush Medical College Of Rush UniversityGraduated 2004
Enumeration DateJune 22, 2010
NPI 1821319161 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyAudiologistSpeech, Language and Hearing Service Providers
Taxonomy Code231H00000X
License Licensed in IL · 147001010
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.

142 E ONTARIO ST, Chicago, IL 60611

Other Identifiers 1

Medicare PIN209787IL

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Kara Houston 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 ID2567430184
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040922000105

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 6

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.
260 services254 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.
141 services139 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.
59 services59 patients
Evaluation of hearing function related to surgically implanted hearing device, first hour 92626
This procedure assesses how well your surgically implanted hearing device is working. It involves a series of tests conducted over an hour to measure your hearing ability and device performance. It's a crucial step in ensuring your hearing health.
48 services28 patients
Analysis and reprogramming of inner ear implant (7 years or older) 92604
An analysis and reprogramming of an inner ear implant involves checking the device's performance and adjusting its settings for optimal hearing. This non-invasive procedure helps ensure the implant continues to meet the patient's hearing needs.
43 services18 patients
Test for hearing various pitches using earphone 92552
This is a hearing test where earphones are worn to detect different pitch levels. Sounds of various frequencies are played, and you indicate when you hear them. This helps evaluate your hearing ability. It's safe, comfortable, and non-invasive.
14 services14 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 60611 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
$60.08 typical visit price
range $60.08 – $183.39
Typical copayment $15.02 (range $15.02 – $45.84)
Most-billed visit code 99202
Established Patient
$74.80 typical visit price
range $18.97 – $148.12
Typical copayment $18.70 (range $4.74 – $37.03)
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 5

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

Hearing Instrument Specialist
142 E ONTARIO ST
CHICAGO, IL 60611
Counselor (Mental Health)
142 E ONTARIO ST
CHICAGO, IL 60611
Audiologist
142 E ONTARIO ST, SUITE 1100
CHICAGO, IL 60611
Audiologist
142 E ONTARIO ST, SUITE 1100
CHICAGO, IL 60611
Audiologist
142 E ONTARIO ST, SUITE 1100
CHICAGO, IL 60611

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 Houston's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kara Houston is 1821319161. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 22, 2010.

Where is Kara Houston located?

Kara Houston practices at 142 E Ontario St Suite 1100, Chicago, IL 60611. The listed phone number is (312) 263-7171.

What is Kara Houston's specialty?

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

Is Kara Houston enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kara Houston 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.

What insurance does Kara Houston accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware and Ambetter from Home State Health list Kara Houston as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kara Houston was last updated on June 22, 2010. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.