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- 6400 Fannin St, 2700, Houston, TX 77030
About Dr. Karni
Based in Houston, TX, Ron J. Karni, MD is listed in the NPI registry under otolaryngology (ent). Ron graduated from Baylor College of Medicine in 2003. According to Medicare claims data, Ron cared for 561 Medicare patients across 705 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope, and new patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more. NPI 1053434910 identifies this record in the national registry.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
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
- (713) 486-5000
- Email not available
Practice Locations
6400 FANNIN ST 2700
Houston, TX 77030
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
Cancer
- Nasopharyngeal cancer
- Oropharyngeal cancer
- Sinonasal cancer
- Laryngeal cancer
- Oral cavity cancer
- Skin cancer of the head and neck
Pediatric and congenital
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
Head & Neck
Throat & Voice
Procedures & services
Cosmetic
Ear & Hearing
Ear procedures
- Bone-anchored hearing-device placement
- Cochlear implant surgery
- Ear-tube placement
- Eardrum repair
- Mastoid surgery
- Stapes surgery
- Earwax removal
Endocrine Surgery
Facial plastic and reconstructive
Head & Neck
Head and neck surgery
- Parathyroid surgery
- Submandibular gland removal
- Thyroid removal surgery
- Transoral robotic surgery
- Voice-box removal
- Neck lymph-node dissection
- Parotid gland surgery
Nose & Sinus
Nose and sinus procedures
- Balloon sinus dilation
- Endoscopic sinus surgery
- Nasal cautery for nosebleeds
- Nasal-polyp removal
- Reduction of a broken nose
- Septoplasty
- Turbinate reduction
- Rhinoplasty
Office diagnosis
- Balance and vestibular testing
- ENT consultation
- Fine-needle aspiration of a neck mass
- Flexible laryngoscopy
- Hearing test
- Nasal endoscopy
- Rigid laryngoscopy
Throat, voice, and swallowing
Most searched procedures
Sleep and airway
Throat & Voice
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
705 services · 561 patients · 11 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 31575 |
165 | More than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Fine needle aspiration biopsy using ultrasound guidance, first growth | Procedure | 10005 |
48 | More than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Removal of lymph nodes, muscle, and tissue of neck | Procedure | 38724 |
22 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Removal or exploration of parathyroid glands | Procedure | 60500 |
17 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Biopsy of voice box using an endoscope | Procedure | 31535 |
14 | Too few peers to compare |
| Removal and reimplantation of parathyroid tissue | Procedure | 60512 |
13 | Too few peers to compare |
| Removal of thyroid lobe on side of neck | Procedure | 60220 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
264 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99203 |
68 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
67 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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Related specialists at this location 4
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
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 otolaryngology specialists in Houston 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 23 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Baylor College of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2003 at Baylor College of Medicine 7
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope 8
Providers in TX who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Karni's specialty?
Dr. Karni is an otolaryngology (ent) in Houston, TX. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Karni?
Dr. Karni is listed at 6400 Fannin St 2700, Houston, TX 77030. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Karni?
The number on file is (713) 486-5000. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Karni's NPI number?
Dr. Karni's National Provider Identifier is 1053434910. 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
What is Dr. Karni's medical education?
Dr. Karni attended Baylor College of Medicine, graduating in 2003. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Karni been practicing?
Dr. Karni has 23 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2003, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Karni known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Karni performs procedures including diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope, fine needle aspiration biopsy using ultrasound guidance, first growth and removal of lymph nodes, muscle, and tissue of neck, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Karni confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Karni. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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