Provider records sourced from NPPES (CMS National Plan & Provider Enumeration System). Data current as of August 10, 2026.
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Kara Rae Balken, AUD

Individual provider Audiologist · NPI 1528625290

Kara Rae Balken, AUD is a Qualified Audiologist in Edina, Minnesota. Qualified in 2019, 7 years ago. Practices with Soundgate Hearing LLC, a 2-clinician group, works from 5 locations and accepts Medicare assignment.

Years since qualifying
7
In the registry since
2019
What do these letters mean?
AUD — Doctor of Audiology
A hearing specialist who tests hearing and fits hearing aids.

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Practice location Address checks out

7300 France Ave S Ste 101
Edina, MN 55435-4525
Phone: (952) 922-2408
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Additional practice locations (4)

  • 10995 Club West Pkwy Ste 400, Blaine, MN 55449-5862 — (952) 395-2500
  • 1057 Madison Ave, Mankato, MN 56001-6143 — (952) 395-2500
  • 1560 Beam Ave Ste C, Maplewood, MN 55109-1171 — (952) 395-2500
  • 14020 Hwy 13 S Ste 350, Savage, MN 55378-7103 — (952) 395-2500

Specialties & licences

Audiologist (primary) Taxonomy 231H00000X

Record details

NPI number1528625290
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderFemale
Credentials AUD
Sole proprietorNo
NPI enumeratedMay 28, 2019
Last updated in NPPESJune 12, 2025
Certification dateJune 12, 2025

Medicare enrollment

From the CMS Doctors & Clinicians file — this clinician is enrolled in Medicare.

Medicare specialtyQUALIFIED AUDIOLOGIST
Medical schoolOTHER
Graduated 2019 (7 years in practice)
Group practice Soundgate Hearing Llc — 2 clinicians
Accepts Medicare assignment Yes — accepts the Medicare-approved amount

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