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Ophthalmology

Kara Schultz, MD

Works at hospitals in Arlington Heights, IL · Illinois

Summary

Kara Schultz, MD (Ophthalmology) is listed by Medicare at 1 hospital in Arlington Heights, IL. NPI 1629276118. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Kara Schultz, 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

OphthalmologyPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
23Years since medical school (graduated 2003)
University Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of MedicineMedical school
FemaleGender (as listed)
Central Eye Care LtdGroup practice

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Kara Schultz work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Kara Schultz at 1 hospital: Northwest Community Hospital 1. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Kara Schultz see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Arlington Heights, IL. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Kara Schultz's specialty?
Medicare lists Ophthalmology as the primary specialty.
Does Kara Schultz accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kara Schultz 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 the phone number for Kara Schultz?
(847) 978-4535, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Kara Schultz's NPI number?
1629276118. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Kara Schultz works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Kara Schultz at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where Kara Schultz is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Kara Schultz as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Central Eye Care Ltd5 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other ophthalmologists in Arlington Heights

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Arlington Heights, IL — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of Medicine
Graduation year2003
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1629276118
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  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