Karen Perls, PA-C
Karen Perls is a Physician Assistant based in Mountain View, CA with over 31 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Karen Perls, PA-C practices as part of a group physician assistant practice in Mountain View, CA. With 31+ years of experience, she has been practicing in the Mountain View area. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 41% of reporting doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1174dNPPES updated 2023-03-07 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better86.1%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+3.3 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in CaliforniaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
116
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
103
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
288
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $57k
Percentile rankings compared against 9,360 reporting peers in California.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-13%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts
US avg: 20.8%↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
US avg: 18.1%↑ More patients than average (+8%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$44 received from industry
1 transaction reported in 2024 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Karen Perls's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
31 years in practice
Senior practitioner
A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.
Taxonomy: 363A00000X
Mailing address
2350 W El Camino Real Fl 2, Mountain View, CA 94040-6203
Differs from practice location
Virtual Medical Care With Karen Perls
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Karen Perls for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Mountain View required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Karen Perls
NPI records show Dr. Perls as active with telehealth listed in Mountain View, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (650) 934-7000.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Karen Perls
Practice Location
701 E El Camino Real, Mountain View, CA 94040-2833
Mailing Address
2350 W El Camino Real Fl 2, Mountain View, CA 94040-6203
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