Quick answers
- Does Karla L. Houston-Gray accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Karla L. Houston-Gray accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Karla L. Houston-Gray see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 145 Original Medicare patients and 544 services for Karla L. Houston-Gray. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Karla L. Houston-Gray's NPI number?
- 1003801085. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Karla L. Houston-Gray, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 145 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 544 |
| Different services or procedures | 23 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)175 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)117 services
- Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit (G0439)35 services
- 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's (G2211)35 services
- Annual wellness visit; includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), initial visit (G0438)26 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis46%
- Diabetes38%
- Anxiety25%
- Ischemic heart disease24%
Hospitals where Karla L. Houston-Gray works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Karla L. Houston-Gray at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Research Medical CenterKansas City, MO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 260027
- St Joseph Medical CenterKansas City, MO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 260085
- St Lukes Hospital of Kansas CityKansas City, MO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 260138
Practice locations
Addresses where Karla L. Houston-Gray is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1004 Carondelet Dr, Suite 300Kansas City, MO 64114 (816) 942‑4500
- 3011 Baltimore AveKansas City, MO 64108 (816) 751‑7832
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Karla L. Houston-Gray as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Ability KC167 clinicians in the group
- Prime Healthcare Kansas City - Physician Services LLC75 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
Other internal medicine doctors in Kansas City
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Kansas City, MO — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Ability KC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Tulane University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1992 (34 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1003801085 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians