Karen Schaaf, APRN
NPI 1295704484 · Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner · Palm Springs, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Karen Schaaf, APRN is a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner provider in Palm Springs, CA (NPI 1295704484).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1295704484
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- APRN
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 212340 (OK)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Nursing Service Providers
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
406 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 171 | $62 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Straightforward Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99308 | 126 | $64 |
| Follow-Up Inpatient Consultation, Intermediate, Physicians Typically Spend 25 Minutes Communicating With the Patient Via TelehealthG0407 | 54 | $56 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 17 | $101 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, 30 Minutes Or Less99238 | 15 | $63 |
| Initial Nursing Facility Care With High Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, 50 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 10 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Clonazepam | 27 | 11 |
| Fluoxetine Hcl | 27 | 12 |
| Aripiprazole | 26 | 18 |
| Sertraline Hcl | 25 | 12 |
| Lamotrigine | 20 | — |
| Trazodone Hcl | 20 | 13 |
| Mirtazapine | 19 | — |
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (2)
- 15260 Ventura BlvedSuite 1200Sherman Oakes, CA 91403Phone: (310) 871-0670
- 555 Se Martin Luther King Jr BlvdPortland, OR 97214-2526Phone: (503) 664-9451
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-03-17
- Last updated
- 2026-04-02
- Certified
- 2026-04-02
Frequently asked questions
- What is Karen Schaaf's NPI number?
- Karen Schaaf's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1295704484, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Karen Schaaf's specialty?
- Karen Schaaf is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Karen Schaaf located?
- Karen Schaaf's practice location on file with NPPES is 2500 N Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92262-1868.
- What is Karen Schaaf's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Karen Schaaf is (209) 760-5602.
- Does Karen Schaaf accept Medicare?
- Karen Schaaf is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Karen Schaaf's NPI active?
- Yes — Karen Schaaf's NPI (1295704484) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-04-02.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.