Karen Ruth Peters, D.O.

General Practice

(973) 347-3277Flanders, NJ
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

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
1 of 15 General Practice providers in NJSee all General Practice in Flanders37+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 5907dNPPES updated 2010-03-04 · verify on CMS

Contact & Location

Practice Location

183 Route 206 South, Flanders, NJ 07836

Fax: (973) 347-3141
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

86.5%

New Jersey avg: 82.9 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+3.7 pts)

Typical range among reporting doctors in New Jersey

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

127

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription 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.

Patient Condition Panel

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.

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+3%)73%

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

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-14%)35%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-14%) — less common here

Ischemic Heart Disease
Lower than avg (-4%)28%

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

Anxiety Disorders
Lower than avg (-6%)28%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here

Diabetes
Lower than avg (-10%)24%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here

Chronic Kidney Disease
Lower than avg (-9%)21%

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

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$1.5k received from industry

88 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

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.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1989

    Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine

  2. 37 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

General PracticeAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

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)

Practice Footprint

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.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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