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