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Certified Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS)

Karen A. Schaefer, CNS

Sees patients in Providence, RI · Rhode Island

Summary

Karen A. Schaefer, CNS (Certified Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS)) is enrolled with Medicare at 1 practice location in Providence, RI. NPI 1427814292. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Karen A. Schaefer, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

Certified Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS)Primary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
11Years since medical school (graduated 2015)
FemaleGender (as listed)

Quick answers

Where does Karen A. Schaefer see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Providence, RI. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Karen A. Schaefer's specialty?
Medicare lists Certified Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) as the primary specialty.
Does Karen A. Schaefer accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Karen A. Schaefer accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
What is Karen A. Schaefer's NPI number?
1427814292. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Practice locations

Addresses where Karen A. Schaefer is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Specialties

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Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Providence, RI — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialCNS
Graduation year2015
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1427814292
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Sources

  1. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  3. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians