Quick answers
- Does Katherine R. Schlaerth accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Katherine R. Schlaerth 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 Katherine R. Schlaerth see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 23 Original Medicare patients and 30 services for Katherine R. Schlaerth. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Katherine R. Schlaerth's NPI number?
- 1750312294. 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 Katherine R. Schlaerth, 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 | 23 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 30 |
| Different services or procedures | 10 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 70 |
Most frequent services
- Hemoglobin a1c level (83036)14 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%
- Diabetes75%
Practice locations
Addresses where Katherine R. Schlaerth is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2740 S Elm AveFresno, CA 93706 (559) 457‑5200
- 3733 San Dimas St, Suite 101Bakersfield, CA 93301 (800) 353‑5400
- 7800 Niles StBakersfield, CA 93306 (661) 328‑4284
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Katherine R. Schlaerth as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Southern California Permanente Medical Group11,293 clinicians in the group
- Clinica Sierra Vista178 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
- Geriatric Medicinealso
- Infectious Diseasealso
Other family doctors in Fresno
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Fresno, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Southern California Permanente Medical Group
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | State University Of New York At Buffalo School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1968 (58 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1750312294 |
| 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