Quick answers
- Does Karen R. Schoene accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Karen R. Schoene 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 R. Schoene see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 132 Original Medicare patients and 263 services for Karen R. Schoene. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Karen R. Schoene's NPI number?
- 1427090596. 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 R. Schoene, 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 patients | 132 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 263 |
| Different services or procedures | 7 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)145 services
- Exam of visual field with extended testing (92083)39 services
- Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (92012)35 services
- Imaging of optic nerve (92133)32 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 blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis48%
- Chronic kidney disease30%
- Diabetes29%
- Anxiety24%
Practice locations
Addresses where Karen R. Schoene is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 3095 Harlem RdCheektowaga, NY 14225 (716) 896‑2245
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Karen R. Schoene as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Amar Atwal MD PC14 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in Cheektowaga
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Cheektowaga, NY — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Amar Atwal MD PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School |
| Graduation year | 1975 (51 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1427090596 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians