Karen Ruth Peters, D.O.
With over 37 years in general practice, Karen Ruth Peters, D.O. is a long-established general practitioner in Flanders. Trained at Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine (class of 1989), she has been practicing for over 37 years. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis.
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 43% of reporting doctors in New Jersey
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 5907dNPPES updated 2010-03-04 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
183 Route 206 South, Flanders, NJ 07836
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better86.5%
New Jersey avg: 82.9 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+3.7 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in New JerseyHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
127
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
106
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
709
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $73k
Percentile rankings compared against 2,091 reporting peers in New Jersey.
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%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-14%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$1.5k received from industry
88 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate 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 Ruth Peters's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1989
Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine
37 years in practice
Senior practitioner
A physician who specializes in the general practice of diagnosing, treating, and managing patients with a variety of illnesses and conditions.
Taxonomy: 208D00000X
Education & Training
Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine (Class of 1989)
Mailing address
402 Lippincott Dr, Marlton, NJ 08053-4112
Differs from practice location
Virtual General Practice Care With Karen Ruth Peters
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Karen Ruth Peters for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Flanders 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 Ruth Peters
Dr. Peters is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Flanders, NJ. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (973) 347-3277.
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 Ruth Peters
Practice Location
183 Route 206 South, Flanders, NJ 07836
Mailing Address
402 Lippincott Dr, Marlton, NJ 08053-4112
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