Provider records sourced from NPPES (CMS National Plan & Provider Enumeration System). Data current as of October 4, 2026.
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Karen A Schaefer

Individual provider Acute Care Clinical Nurse Specialist · NPI 1427814292

Karen A Schaefer is registered under Certified Clinical Nurse Specialist (Cns) in Providence, Rhode Island. Qualified in 2015, 11 years ago. Accepts Medicare assignment. Licensed in Rhode Island.

Years since qualifying
11
Licensed in
RI
In the registry since
2024
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Practice location Address checks out

164 Summit Ave
Providence, RI 02906-2853
Phone: (401) 793-4248
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Specialties & licences

Acute Care Clinical Nurse Specialist (primary) Taxonomy 364SA2100X · Licence APRN00751 (RI)

Record details

NPI number1427814292
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderFemale
Sole proprietorNo
NPI enumeratedFebruary 28, 2024
Last updated in NPPESFebruary 28, 2024
Certification dateFebruary 28, 2024

Medicare enrollment

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

Medicare specialtyCERTIFIED CLINICAL NURSE SPECIALIST (CNS)
Medical schoolOTHER
Graduated 2015 (11 years in practice)
Accepts Medicare assignment Yes — accepts the Medicare-approved amount

Payments from drug and device companies, 2025

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Food and Beverage $67 1 payment · a meal or drink at a meeting or visit, not a fee

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