Karen Elizabeth Schultz, M.D.
Adult Congenital Heart Disease
Karen Elizabeth Schultz is an Adult Congenital Heart Disease specialist based in Sacramento, CA with over 15 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Patients across CA can see Karen Elizabeth Schultz, M.D. in person in Sacramento or via virtual visit — no travel required. She graduated from University of Wisconsin School of Medicine in 2011 and has 15+ years of clinical experience. She regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, afib, and heart failure (per CMS claims data).
Older · 2000dNPPES updated 2020-12-01 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better63.3%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-19.5 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
41
Unique beneficiaries
Boutique practicePrescription Recipients
11
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
60
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $29k
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 Hypertension, Atrial Fibrillation, and Heart Failure.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-14%) — less common here
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%↑ More patients than average (+27%) — a focus area for this doctor
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↑ More patients than average (+24%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-29%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-15%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$304 received from industry
2 transactions 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 Elizabeth Schultz's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2011
University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Board certified · Nov 30, 2020
Self-reported via NPPES
15 years in practice
Experienced
A physician who specializes in the care and treatment of adults with congenital heart disease. Adult congenital heart disease (ACHD) physicians are trained to understand the complexities of congenital heart disease, anatomy, physiology, surgical repairs, and long-term complications and use that to manage ACHD with acquired heart disease, including heart failure, arrhythmias, and pulmonary hypertension.
Taxonomy: 207RA0002X
Education & Training
University of Wisconsin School of Medicine (Class of 2011)
Mailing address
Po Box 255228, Sacramento, CA 95865-5228
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 190145
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Adult Congenital Heart Disease Care With Karen Elizabeth Schultz
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Karen Elizabeth Schultz for blood pressure monitoring, follow-up consultations, heart failure monitoring — no travel to Sacramento 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 Elizabeth Schultz
NPI records show Dr. Schultz as active with telehealth listed in Sacramento, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (916) 887-4040.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
2800 L St Fl 6, Sacramento, CA 95816-5616
Mailing Address
Po Box 255228, Sacramento, CA 95865-5228
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