Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Kara Balken, AUD

Audiologist (CMS: Qualified Audiologist) · Edina, MN

  • NPI 1528625290
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 7 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 5 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
7300 France Ave S Ste 101
Edina, MN 554354525
(952) 922-2408
Additional location
1057 Madison Ave
Mankato, MN 560016143
(952) 395-2500
Additional location
10995 Club West Pkwy Ste 400
Blaine, MN 554495862
(952) 395-2500
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Additional location
14020 Hwy 13 S Ste 350
Savage, MN 553787103
(952) 395-2500
Additional location
1560 Beam Ave Ste C
Maplewood, MN 551091171
(952) 395-2500

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2019 — 7 yrs on file
Profile last updated
June 12, 2025
Year of graduation
2019 — 7 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
231H00000X — NUCC code

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1528625290. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
173
Distinct HCPCS
2
Medicare allowed
$4,949
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
92557 Comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test 105 100 $37
92567 Test to assess middle ear function 68 63 $16

In context: peer comparison

Among 6 peers in Edina Audiologist, average services per provider: 41. This provider delivers 4.2× the peer median.

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Kara Balken's medical specialty?
Dr. Kara Balken practices Audiologist in Edina, MN.
Where does Dr. Kara Balken practice?
Dr. Kara Balken practices at 7300 France Ave S Ste 101, Edina, MN 554354525. Office phone: 9529222408.
What is Dr. Kara Balken's NPI?
Dr. Kara Balken's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1528625290, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Kara Balken accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Kara Balken accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Kara Balken commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test (HCPCS 92557); Test to assess middle ear function (HCPCS 92567). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.