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Family Practice

Karen M. Sheflin, MD

Sees patients in Central Islip, NY · New York

Summary

Dr. Karen M. Sheflin, MD is a family doctor at 267 Carleton Ave, Central Islip, NY 11722. Phone: (631) 348-3254. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Karen M. Sheflin had 26 Original Medicare patients and 102 services. NPI 1225070063. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Family doctor (Medicare lists Family Practice)
  • Address: 267 Carleton Ave, Central Islip, NY 11722 · Directions
  • Phone: (631) 348‑3254
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Group practice: New York Institute of Technology
  • Medical school: New York College Of Osteo Medicine Of New York Institute Of Technology · graduated 2001 (25 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Karen M. Sheflin, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Karen M. Sheflin accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Karen M. Sheflin accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
How many Medicare patients does Karen M. Sheflin see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 26 Original Medicare patients and 102 services for Karen M. Sheflin. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Karen M. Sheflin's NPI number?
1225070063. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Medicare activity in 2024

Official CMS public-use data for Karen M. Sheflin, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.

Original Medicare patients26
Services billed to Medicare102
Different services or procedures19
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients66

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)29 services

Chronic conditions among these patients

Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).

  • High cholesterol75%
  • High blood pressure62%

Practice locations

Addresses where Karen M. Sheflin is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Karen M. Sheflin as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • New York Institute of Technology43 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other family doctors in Central Islip

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Central Islip, NY — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in New York Institute of Technology

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolNew York College Of Osteo Medicine Of New York Institute Of Technology
Graduation year2001 (25 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1225070063
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Sources

  1. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians