Karla Puente-Shultz, MD
NPI 1922094309 · Internal Medicine Physician · Scottsdale, AZ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Karla Puente-Shultz, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Scottsdale, AZ (NPI 1922094309).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1922094309
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 30604 (AZ)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,166 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 .
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 466 | $165 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 266 | $75 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 176 | $113 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 132 | $127 |
| Advance Care Planning, First 30 Minutes99497 | 80 | $72 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$124 across 1 record (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 (1)
- 9225 N 3rd StSuite 300Phoenix, AZ 85020-2439Phone: (602) 445-0751Fax: (602) 424-8128
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-09-21
- Last updated
- 2022-05-03
- Certified
- 2022-05-03
Frequently asked questions
- What is Karla Puente-Shultz's NPI number?
- Karla Puente-Shultz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1922094309, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Karla Puente-Shultz's specialty?
- Karla Puente-Shultz is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Karla Puente-Shultz located?
- Karla Puente-Shultz's practice location on file with NPPES is 7400 E Osborn Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251-6432.
- What is Karla Puente-Shultz's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Karla Puente-Shultz is (602) 445-0751.
- Does Karla Puente-Shultz accept Medicare?
- Karla Puente-Shultz is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Karla Puente-Shultz's NPI active?
- Yes — Karla Puente-Shultz's NPI (1922094309) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-05-03.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.