KAREN L PFENTNER NP
NPI 1467435594
Nurse Practitioner in Buffalo, NY

Active since November 22, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
ELM AND CARLTON ST, BUFFALO, NY 14263(716) 845-2300(716) 845-1004 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 3, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Feb 3, 2021, Jun 29, 2018 (2 updates tracked since 2018).

About Karen L Pfentner Np NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

KAREN L PFENTNER NP (NPI 1467435594) is an individual nurse practitioner in Buffalo, New York, licensed in New York (F333676) and active in the NPI registry since November 2005. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of State University Of New York At Buffalo School Of Medicine (2002).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1467435594
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363L00000X
Provider Legal NameKAREN L PFENTNERCredential: NP
Location AddressELM AND CARLTON STBuffalo, NY 14263
Mailing AddressElm And Carlton StBuffalo, NY 14263-0001 · (716) 845-2300 · Fax (716) 845-1004
Fax(716) 845-1004
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSState University Of New York At Buffalo School Of MedicineGraduated 2002
Enumeration DateNovember 22, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 3, 20212 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 3, 2021
NPI 1467435594 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyNurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363L00000X
License Licensed in NY · F333676
Definition
(1) A registered nurse provider with a graduate degree in nursing prepared for advanced practice involving independent and interdependent decision making and direct accountability for clinical judgment across the health care continuum or in a certified specialty. (2) A registered nurse who has completed additional training beyond basic nursing education and who provides primary health care services in accordance with state nurse practice laws or statutes. Tasks performed by nurse practitioners vary with practice requirements mandated by geographic, political, economic, and social factors. Nurse practitioner specialists include, but are not limited to, family nurse practitioners, gerontological nurse practitioners, pediatric nurse practitioners, obstetric-gynecologic nurse practitioners, and school nurse practitioners.
Also ListedNurse Practitioner · Adult HealthTaxonomy 363LA2200X · License F333676 (NY)
ELM AND CARLTON ST, Buffalo, NY 14263

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Karen L Pfentner Np is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID3779535307
PECOS Enrollment IDI20050211000434
Eligible to Order & Refer Part B Labs & Imaging Durable Medical Equipment Home Health Agency Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 4

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
27 services27 patients
Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes 99442
This is a service where you have a phone conversation with your doctor for 11-20 minutes. It's used for discussing health concerns, reviewing test results, or managing ongoing conditions. It's a convenient way to receive medical advice without an in-person visit.
26 services26 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
24 services24 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215
This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.
22 services20 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 14263 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$84.93 typical visit price
range $54.87 – $166.88
Typical copayment $21.23 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$97.08 typical visit price
range $17.54 – $136.14
Typical copayment $24.27 (range $4.38 – $34.03)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Physician Assistant
ELM AND CARLTON ST
BUFFALO, NY 14263
Dentist
ELM AND CARLTON ST
BUFFALO, NY 14263
Family Medicine
ELM AND CARLTON ST
BUFFALO, NY 14263
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
ELM AND CARLTON ST
BUFFALO, NY 14263
Pharmacist
ELM AND CARLTON ST
BUFFALO, NY 14263
Surgery (Surgical Oncology)
ELM AND CARLTON ST
BUFFALO, NY 14263
Internal Medicine
ELM AND CARLTON ST
BUFFALO, NY 14263
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
ELM AND CARLTON ST
BUFFALO, NY 14263

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Karen Pfentner's NPI number?

The NPI number for Karen Pfentner is 1467435594. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 22, 2005.

Where is Karen Pfentner located?

Karen Pfentner practices at Elm And Carlton St, Buffalo, NY 14263. The listed phone number is (716) 845-2300.

What is Karen Pfentner's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner with taxonomy code 363L00000X.

Is Karen Pfentner enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Karen Pfentner is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Karen Pfentner was last updated on February 3, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.