Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Karen Schaaf, APRN

Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (CMS: Nurse Practitioner) · Child & Adolescent Psychiatric/Mental Health Registered Nurse · Primary Care Nurse Practitioner · Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner · Nurse Practitioner · Palm Springs, CA

  • NPI 1295704484
  • MIPS 93.9 / 100 · 2023
  • 4 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 3 states
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 3 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
2500 N Palm Canyon Dr
Palm Springs, CA 922621868
(209) 760-5602
Additional location
555 Se Martin Luther King JR Blvd
Portland, OR 972142526
(503) 664-9451
Additional location
15260 Ventura Blved, Suite 1200
Sherman Oakes, CA 91403
(310) 871-0670
Mailing address
15260 Ventura Blved, Suit1200
Sherman Oakes, CA 91403

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
March 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
April 2, 2026
Year of graduation
2022 — 4 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
363LP0808X — NUCC code
State licenses (3)
Idaho #76062 · Oklahoma #212340 · California #NP16048
Medicaid
CA #1295704484

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1295704484. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
57
Distinct HCPCS
2
Medicare allowed
$5,229
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
G0407 Follow-up inpatient consultation, intermediate, physicians typically spend 25 minutes communicating with the patient via telehealth 36 21 $58
G0427 Telehealth consultation, emergency department or initial inpatient, typically 70 minutes or more communicating with the patient via telehealth 21 21 $150

In context: peer comparison

Among 2 peers in Palm Springs Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, average services per provider: 42. This provider delivers 1.4× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
532
Patients
107
Total drug cost
$12,042
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 67 21 $1,408
Levothyroxine Sodium Generic 52 12 $894
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 49 16 $840
Gabapentin Generic 42 16 $904
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa (Albuterol Sulfate) Brand 40 15 $2,054
Buspirone Hcl Generic 32 0 $727
Clonazepam Generic 31 11 $399
Rosuvastatin Calcium Generic 30 0 $1,480
Lisinopril Generic 29 16 $673
Metoprolol Succinate Generic 29 0 $725

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Karen Schaaf's medical specialty?
Dr. Karen Schaaf practices Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in Palm Springs, CA.
Where does Dr. Karen Schaaf practice?
Dr. Karen Schaaf practices at 2500 N Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 922621868. Office phone: 2097605602.
What is Dr. Karen Schaaf's NPI?
Dr. Karen Schaaf's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1295704484, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Karen Schaaf accept Medicare assignment?
Dr. Karen Schaaf does not accept Medicare assignment for all services. Patients may be billed amounts beyond Medicare-allowed charges.
What procedures does Dr. Karen Schaaf commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Follow-up inpatient consultation, intermediate, physicians typically spend 25 minutes communicating with the patient via telehealth (HCPCS G0407); Telehealth consultation, emergency department or initial inpatient, typically 70 minutes or more communicating with the patient via telehealth (HCPCS G0427). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.