Physician Profile
Karen A. Bednarski, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Bednarski
Karen A. Bednarski, M.D. practices otolaryngology in Houston, TX. Karen is a 2003 graduate of University of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College of Medicine. Karen is also listed as specializing in otolaryngology (ent) and surgery. Medicare claims data shows Karen provided 801 services to 549 patients. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope, and visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient'. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1255540175.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (281) 578-1910
- Email not available
Practice Locations
18300 KATY FWY STE 605
Houston, TX 77094
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Otolaryngology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Balance
Ear and hearing
- Cholesteatoma
- Eustachian tube dysfunction
- Hearing loss
- Otosclerosis
- Perforated eardrum
- Swimmer's ear
Head, neck, and salivary
Nose and sinus
- Broken nose
- Deviated septum
- Loss or reduction of smell
- Nasal obstruction
- Nasal polyps
- Nosebleeds
- Seasonal allergies
Sleep and airway
Throat and voice
- Enlarged adenoids
- Globus sensation
- Hoarseness and voice change
- Laryngopharyngeal reflux
- Swallowing difficulties
- Vocal cord nodules
- Vocal cord paralysis
Cancer
Head & Neck
Throat & Voice
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Office diagnosis
Cosmetic
Ear & Hearing
Ear procedures
Head & Neck
Head and neck surgery
- Neck lymph-node dissection
- Parathyroid surgery
- Parotid gland surgery
- Thyroid removal surgery
- Voice-box removal
Nose & Sinus
Nose and sinus procedures
Sleep and airway
Throat & Voice
Throat, voice, and swallowing
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
801 services · 549 patients · 11 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope | Procedure | 31231 |
133 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Removal of impacted ear wax | Procedure | 69210 |
26 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 31575 |
19 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Biopsy or removal of nasal polyp or tissue using an endoscope | Procedure | 31237 |
17 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Ct scan of face without contrast | Imaging | 70486 |
41 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test | Treatment | 92557 |
23 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Test to assess middle ear function | Treatment | 92567 |
16 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
307 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient' | Billing code | G2211 |
96 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
63 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other ENT doctors at this location 2
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other ENT doctors in Houston 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2003 at University of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope 8
Providers in TX who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Karen A. Bednarski?
Karen A. Bednarski is an ENT doctor in Houston, TX. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Otolaryngology”.
NPI registry
What is Karen A. Bednarski's address?
Karen A. Bednarski is listed at 18300 Katy Fwy Ste 605, Houston, TX 77094. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Karen A. Bednarski?
The number on file is (281) 578-1910. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Karen A. Bednarski?
Karen A. Bednarski's National Provider Identifier is 1255540175. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Karen A. Bednarski train?
Karen A. Bednarski attended University of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College of Medicine, graduating in 2003. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Karen A. Bednarski have?
Karen A. Bednarski has 23 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2003, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Karen A. Bednarski perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Karen A. Bednarski performs procedures including diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope, removal of impacted ear wax and diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope; reads or performs imaging such as ct scan of face without contrast; provides treatments such as comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test and test to assess middle ear function, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Karen A. Bednarski's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Karen A. Bednarski. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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