Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Kara Schaffer, PA-C

Physician Assistant · Physician Assistant · Palo Alto, CA

  • NPI 1821613746
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 6 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 3 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
725 Welch RD
Palo Alto, CA 943041601
(650) 497-8000
Additional location
14880 Los Gatos Blvd
Los Gatos, CA 950322011
(408) 371-7777
fax (408) 371-7147
Additional location
2690 S White RD Ste 50
San Jose, CA 951482075
(408) 223-7000
fax (408) 223-7001

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2020 — 6 yrs on file
Profile last updated
February 24, 2026
Year of graduation
2020 — 6 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
363A00000X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
California #59098 · Arizona #TP7912

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1821613746. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$286
Transactions
17
Manufacturers
5
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. 12 $166.93
Organon LLC 2 $46.44
Kaleo, INC. 1 $34.08
Phadia US INC. 1 $21.02
Amgen INC. 1 $17.30

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$286

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Kara Schaffer's medical specialty?
Dr. Kara Schaffer practices Physician Assistant in Palo Alto, CA.
Where does Dr. Kara Schaffer practice?
Dr. Kara Schaffer practices at 725 Welch RD, Palo Alto, CA 943041601. Office phone: 6504978000.
What is Dr. Kara Schaffer's NPI?
Dr. Kara Schaffer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821613746, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Kara Schaffer accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Kara Schaffer accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.