Kara Thompson, M.D.
Cardiology · Houston, TX
Kara Thompson, M.D. is a cardiology in Houston, TX with about 33 yrs in practice.
- SpecialtyCardiology
- Medical schoolBAYLOR COLLEGE OF MEDICINE (1993)
- TelehealthOffers telehealth visits
- Practice size2,727 clinicians
- Medicare assignmentAccepts assignment (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
- Medicare activity~1,786 patients across 2,276 services, avg age 72
Common services
| Service | Medicare services | Medicare allows | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only | 1,432 | $8 | See prices → |
| Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function | 435 | $67 | See prices → |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | 60 | $97 | See prices → |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | 40 | $131 | See prices → |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with electrocardiogram (ecg) with review by physician | 31 | $14 | See prices → |
| Ultrasound of heart, follow-up | 28 | $24 | See prices → |
| Electrocardiogram (ecg) 2-day continuous with review by health care professional | 17 | $18 | See prices → |
| Nuclear medicine studies of heart muscle at rest and with stress and spect | 15 | $74 | See prices → |
Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners and the Doctors & Clinicians National Downloadable File (most recent release). Counts reflect Original Medicare activity only and are not a measure of quality. “Medicare allows” is the Medicare fee schedule amount — not what an insured or cash patient pays; for patient prices see the linked procedure pages. Always confirm a clinician’s current details with their office.