Kara Schaffer, PA-C
NPI 1821613746 · Physician Assistant · Palo Alto, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kara Schaffer, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in Palo Alto, CA (NPI 1821613746).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1821613746
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 59098 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
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 tenure33% of score
6 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 1 distinct drug on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) |
|---|---|
| Fluconazole | 11 |
Medicare Part D only. These counts cover prescriptions paid through Medicare Part D in 2024 — they do notinclude cash-pay, commercial-insurance, Medicaid, or Part B–administered drugs, and badly undercount high cash-pay categories (e.g. GLP-1 weight-loss, testosterone, and ED medications). Any drug with 10 or fewer claims is omitted by CMS, and beneficiary counts under 11 are suppressed — so a missing drug means no Part D record, never zero. This is a factual claims summary, not an endorsement, not medical advice, and not a consumer report. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers — by Provider and Drug.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$286 across 17 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (2)
- 14880 Los Gatos BlvdLos Gatos, CA 95032-2011Phone: (408) 371-7777Fax: (408) 371-7147
- 2690 S White Rd Ste 50San Jose, CA 95148-2075Phone: (408) 223-7000Fax: (408) 223-7001
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2020-06-16
- Last updated
- 2026-02-24
- Certified
- 2026-02-24
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kara Schaffer's NPI number?
- Kara Schaffer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821613746, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kara Schaffer's specialty?
- Kara Schaffer is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Kara Schaffer located?
- Kara Schaffer's practice location on file with NPPES is 725 Welch Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1601.
- What is Kara Schaffer's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kara Schaffer is (650) 497-8000.
- Does Kara Schaffer accept Medicare?
- Kara Schaffer is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kara Schaffer's NPI active?
- Yes — Kara Schaffer's NPI (1821613746) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-02-24.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.