Karen L Pfentner, NP

Nurse Practitioner

Karen L Pfentner is a Nurse Practitioner based in Buffalo, NY with over 24 years of clinical experience. Offers virtual telehealth visits.

(716) 845-2300Buffalo, NY
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026

With over 24 years in nursing, Karen L Pfentner, NP is a long-established nurse practitioner in Buffalo. Trained at State University of New York at Buffalo School of Medicine (class of 2002), she has been practicing for over 24 years. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and cancer (per CMS data).

1 of 257 Nurse Practitioner providers in NYSee all Nurse Practitioner in Buffalo24+ years experienceNPI since 2005

Older · 1936dNPPES updated 2021-02-03 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at New York State Board for Medicine

Contact & Location

Practice Location

Elm and Carlton St, Buffalo, NY 14263

Fax: (716) 845-1004
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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Cancer.

Hypertension
75%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

High Cholesterol
75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

Cancer
62%

Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts

COPD
54%

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow

Arthritis
51%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

Anxiety Disorders
35%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

Tobacco Use Disorder
35%

Nicotine dependence and tobacco-related health complications

Mood Disorders
32%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 2002

    State University of New York at Buffalo School of Medicine

  2. Board certified · Feb 2, 2021

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 24 years in practice

    Experienced

Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

(1) A registered nurse provider with a graduate degree in nursing prepared for advanced practice involving independent and interdependent decision making and direct accountability for clinical judgment across the health care continuum or in a certified specialty. (2) A registered nurse who has completed additional training beyond basic nursing education and who provides primary health care services in accordance with state nurse practice laws or statutes. Tasks performed by nurse practitioners vary with practice requirements mandated by geographic, political, economic, and social factors. Nurse practitioner specialists include, but are not limited to, family nurse practitioners, gerontological nurse practitioners, pediatric nurse practitioners, obstetric-gynecologic nurse practitioners, and school nurse practitioners.

Taxonomy: 363L00000X

Education & Training

State University of New York at Buffalo School of Medicine (Class of 2002)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

Elm and Carlton St, Buffalo, NY 14263-0001

Differs from practice location

Virtual Nursing Care With Karen L Pfentner

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Karen L Pfentner for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — no travel to Buffalo required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Karen L Pfentner

NPI records show Dr. Pfentner as active with telehealth listed in Buffalo, NY. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (716) 845-2300.

Verified across 3 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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