NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Ophthalmology Physician NPI 1629276118 MD
Verify on CMS → Kara Schultz, MD
Ophthalmology Physician in Arlington Heights, Illinois.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 22,082 in Ophthalmology Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 362 beneficiaries · Ophthalmology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
67%
generic claims · 33% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$77.49
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Kara Schultz, MD filed 1,338 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Ophthalmology Physician in Arlington Heights, Illinois, prescribing 67% generic.
- 1K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 67%
- generic prescribing
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) - no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.
Kara Schultz, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
1,338 Top 21% higher than 79% of 1,370,886 prescribers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Kara Schultz, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation - signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).
What does the federal data show about Kara Schultz, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Ophthalmology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
1,338 6% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Illinois
How Ophthalmology Physician compares to other specialties among Illinois providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Ophthalmology Physician. Verify directly:
How MIPS and board certification work
The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.
Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).
Kara Schultz, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as an Ophthalmology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 3030 SALT CREEK LANE, Arlington Heights, IL, 60005, with a listed phone of (847) 978-4535. NPI 1629276118 was issued on 07/05/2007.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 1,338 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 362 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $157K in drug spend, split 33% brand-name and 67% generic by claim count.
Ophthalmology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 22,082 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,420 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline.
Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist, always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1629276118 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Ophthalmology Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 07/05/2007 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Kara Schultz, MD bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" - a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.
Central Eye Care Ltd
Arlington Heights, IL
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
Industry payments received (2024) - CMS Open Payments transparency data
The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for Kara Schultz, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$77
Largest payer
Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
Most common payment type
Food and Beverage
Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias, they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.
License & disciplinary context - Illinois IDFPR 2023 annual report
Aggregate state board data only, NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~42K Illinois medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Kara Schultz, MD. To verify Kara Schultz, MD's current license status, search the IDFPR public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
106
Total board actions, Illinois 2023
Across 103 cases
2.52
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Illinois statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
38 cases
IDFPR publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Illinois disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average
Kara Schultz, MD - brand share 33.0%
Ophthalmology Physician average
33% brand-name claims vs 67% generic, on 1,338 2023 Medicare Part D claims.
The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
1,338
Total Claims
$157K
Total Drug Cost
362
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 2,431
- Total Day Supply
- 69,159
- Brand vs Generic
- 33% brand / 67% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $137K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $20K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 16
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 75.2 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.17
- Gender Split
- 61% female / 39% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 17, 65-74: 165, 75-84: 125, 85+: 55
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Kara Schultz, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Latanoprost
Latanoprost
301 claims
- Brimonidine Tartrate
Brimonidine Tartrate
213 claims
- Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide-Timolol
194 claims
- Ketorolac Trometha… 115
Ketorolac Tromethamine
115 claims
- Timolol Maleate 111
Timolol Maleate
111 claims
- Prolensa 55
Prolensa
55 claims
- Neomycin-Polymyxin… 52
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth
52 claims
- Prednisolone Acetate 38
Prednisolone Acetate
38 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 301 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 213 |
| Dorzolamide-Timolol Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat | 194 |
| Ketorolac Tromethamine | 115 |
| Timolol Maleate | 111 |
| Prolensa Bromfenac Sodium | 55 |
| Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha | 52 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 38 |
| Rhopressa Netarsudil Mesylate | 36 |
| Restasis Cyclosporine | 30 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Ophthalmology Physician Overview
How Kara Schultz, MD fits within the Ophthalmology Physician landscape nationally.
22,082
Ophthalmology Physician Providers in US
56
States with Ophthalmology Physician
1,420
Avg Claims per Provider
Kara Schultz, MD's 1,338 claims are below the specialty average of 1,420.
Nearby Ophthalmology Physician Providers in Illinois
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Illinois, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Schultz.
Dr. Walid Abdallah
MD
Rockford, IL
Dr. Ashley Abraham
M.D.
Springfield, IL
Dr. Evelyn Ackermann
MD
Elgin, IL
Dr. Kathleen Ackman Blake
MD
Hinsdale, IL
Dr. Kaela Acuff
MD
Chicago, IL
Compare Ophthalmology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kara Schultz, MD's specialty? ▼
Kara Schultz, MD specializes in Ophthalmology Physician and practices in Arlington Heights, Illinois. Credentials: MD.
How much does Kara Schultz, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Kara Schultz, MD wrote 1,338 Medicare Part D claims totaling $157K in drug costs for 362 beneficiaries.
Where is Kara Schultz, MD located? ▼
Kara Schultz, MD is located at 3030 SALT CREEK LANE, Arlington Heights, IL, 60005. Phone: (847) 978-4535.
What is Kara Schultz, MD's NPI number? ▼
Kara Schultz, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1629276118, issued on 07/05/2007.
Does Kara Schultz, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Kara Schultz, MD's prescribing is 33% brand-name and 67% generic drugs by claim count, with $137K in brand drug costs.
How many Ophthalmology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 22,082 Ophthalmology Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Ophthalmology Physician provider writes 1,420 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Kara Schultz, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Kara Schultz, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Brimonidine Tartrate, Dorzolamide-Timolol. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Kara Schultz, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Kara Schultz, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,338 Part D claims and 362 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Kara Schultz, MD's credentials? ▼
Kara Schultz, MD's NPI is 1629276118 with credentials MD. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.
Data Sources
View source datasets and methodology notes
- Provider Directory
- CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
- Specialty Classification
- NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
- Prescribing Data
- CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
- Limitations
- Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.
See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.
Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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