Provider records sourced from NPPES (CMS National Plan & Provider Enumeration System). Data current as of August 10, 2026.
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Kara Nina Schaffer, PA-C

Individual provider Physician Assistant · NPI 1821613746

Kara Nina Schaffer, PA-C is a Physician Assistant in Palo Alto, California. Qualified in 2020, 6 years ago. Practices with UCSF Health Medical Foundation, a 39-clinician group, works from 3 locations and accepts Medicare assignment. Licensed in Arizona and California.

Years since qualifying
6
Licensed in
AZ, CA
In the registry since
2020
Specialties on file
2
What do these letters mean?
PA-C — Physician Assistant, Certified
A physician assistant who holds current national certification.

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Practice location Address checks out

725 Welch Rd
Palo Alto, CA 94304-1601
Phone: (650) 497-8000
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Additional practice locations (2)

  • 14880 Los Gatos Blvd, Los Gatos, CA 95032-2011 — (408) 371-7777
  • 2690 S White Rd Ste 50, San Jose, CA 95148-2075 — (408) 223-7000

Specialties & licences

Physician Assistant (primary) Taxonomy 363A00000X · Licence 59098 (CA)
Physician Assistant Taxonomy 363A00000X · Licence TP7912 (AZ)

Record details

NPI number1821613746
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderFemale
Credentials PA-C
Sole proprietorNo
NPI enumeratedJune 16, 2020
Last updated in NPPESFebruary 24, 2026
Certification dateFebruary 24, 2026

Medicare enrollment

From the CMS Doctors & Clinicians file — this clinician is enrolled in Medicare.

Medicare specialtyPHYSICIAN ASSISTANT
Medical schoolOTHER
Graduated 2020 (6 years in practice)
Group practice Ucsf Health Medical Foundation — 39 clinicians
Accepts Medicare assignment Yes — accepts the Medicare-approved amount

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