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KAREN M SCHNEIDER M.D.
NPI 1720011844
Obstetrics & Gynecology in Houston, TX

Active since July 09, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
82.38/100
CMS Quality Rating
5656 KELLEY ST, HOUSTON, TX 77026(713) 566-5100 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 15, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 15, 2022, Feb 23, 2022 (2 updates tracked since 2022).

About Karen M Schneider M.d. NPPES

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

KAREN M SCHNEIDER M.D. (NPI 1720011844) is an individual obstetrics & gynecology provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (K6501) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Harris Health System, and maintains a secondary practice location in Houston.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1720011844
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207V00000X
Provider Legal NameKAREN M SCHNEIDERCredential: M.D.
Location Address5656 KELLEY STHouston, TX 77026-1967
Mailing Address6431 Fannin St # 3.286Houston, TX 77030-1501 · (713) 486-6644
Phone(713) 566-5100
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1997
Enumeration DateJuly 9, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 15, 20222 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 4, 2022
✔ NPI 1720011844 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyObstetrics & GynecologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207V00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · K6501
Definition
An obstetrician/gynecologist possesses special knowledge, skills and professional capability in the medical and surgical care of the female reproductive system and associated disorders. This physician serves as a consultant to other physicians and as a primary physician for women.
Also ListedObstetrics & Gynecology · Critical Care MedicineTaxonomy 207VC0200X · License K6501 (TX)
5656 KELLEY ST, Houston, TX 77026
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 16701 Fannin StHouston, TX 77030-2608 · Phone (832) 824-1000 · Fax (832) 824-1000

Other Identifiers 2

Other8A4433TX · Bcbs
Medicaid143343504TX

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Community Health Choice, Molina Healthcare.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Karen M Schneider M.d. 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 ID1153501887
PECOS Enrollment IDI20110211000530
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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Harris Health System

Acute Care Hospitals · Houston, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number450289
Location2525 Holly HallHouston, TX 77054 · Harris County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77026 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
$134.06 typical visit price
range $58.24 – $176.98
Typical copayment $33.51 (range $14.56 – $44.24)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$72.62 typical visit price
range $18.60 – $143.93
Typical copayment $18.15 (range $4.65 – $35.98)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

82.38/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality79.23
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost58.5

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.

MATTHEW V PIPITONE FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner
5656 KELLEY ST
HOUSTON, TX 77026
Harris County (713) 566-5100
MS. ELIZABETH ANN NEWKIRK P.A.
Physician Assistant
5656 KELLEY ST, ROOM IEC 93006
HOUSTON, TX 77026
Harris County (713) 566-5397
DR. GABRIEL MARCELO AISENBERG M.D.
Internal Medicine
5656 KELLEY ST
HOUSTON, TX 77026
Harris County (713) 566-4550
ESMAEIL PORSA M.D.
Internal Medicine
5656 KELLEY ST
HOUSTON, TX 77026
Harris County (713) 566-5000
STEPHANIE D. DESANDRO P.A.
Physician Assistant
5656 KELLEY ST
HOUSTON, TX 77026
Harris County (713) 566-5775
JESSICA LAUREN MARTIN PA-C
Physician Assistant
5656 KELLEY ST
HOUSTON, TX 77026
Harris County (713) 500-7885
SOUMYA PATNAIK MD
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
5656 KELLEY ST
HOUSTON, TX 77026
Harris County (713) 566-5100
DONNA SHANKS D.O.
Family Medicine
5656 KELLEY ST
HOUSTON, TX 77026
Harris County (713) 566-5000

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 Schneider's NPI number?

The NPI number for Karen Schneider is 1720011844. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 9, 2006.

Where is Karen Schneider located?

Karen Schneider practices at 5656 Kelley St, Houston, TX 77026. The listed phone number is (713) 566-5100.

What is Karen Schneider's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Obstetrics & Gynecology with taxonomy code 207V00000X.

Is Karen Schneider enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Karen Schneider 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.

What insurance does Karen Schneider accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Community Health Choice and Molina Healthcare list Karen Schneider as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Karen Schneider affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Karen Schneider is affiliated with Harris Health System.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Karen Schneider was last updated on August 15, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.