2026 NPPES data Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician NPI 1477867786 D.O.
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KAREN SHEMANSKI, D.O.

Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician in ALLENTOWN, Pennsylvania. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
532
Medicare Part D claims · 318 beneficiaries · Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician avg: 561

What the federal data shows

KAREN SHEMANSKI, D.O. filed 532 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician in ALLENTOWN, Pennsylvania.

532
Part D claims, 2023
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.

KAREN SHEMANSKI, D.O.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

532 Top 34% higher than 66% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). This entry sits in this band. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

KAREN SHEMANSKI, D.O. 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 KAREN SHEMANSKI, D.O.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/28/2010

NPI 1477867786

Primary specialty

Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician

Niche

744 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

532 5% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 561

Specialty distribution in Pennsylvania

How Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among Pennsylvania providers

Pennsylvania providers

Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician share within Pennsylvania

1. Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician share within Pennsylvania

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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).

KAREN SHEMANSKI, D.O. is a Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician provider practicing in ALLENTOWN, Pennsylvania, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: D.O.. NPI: 1477867786. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

KAREN SHEMANSKI, D.O. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician provider holding D.O. credentials at 1575 POND RD STE 203, ALLENTOWN, PA, 18104, with a listed phone of (610) 366-1366. NPI 1477867786 was issued on 07/28/2010. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SHEMANSKI most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 532 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 318 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $13K in drug spend. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 744 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 561 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

1575 POND RD STE 203
ALLENTOWN, PA 18104

Provider Details

NPI 1477867786
Specialty Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician
Credentials D.O.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 07/28/2010

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where KAREN SHEMANSKI, D.O. 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.

LEHIGH VALLEY PHYSICIAN GROUP
EASTON, PA

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

License & disciplinary context — Pennsylvania PA-BOM 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 ~45K Pennsylvania medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to KAREN SHEMANSKI, D.O.. To verify KAREN SHEMANSKI, D.O.'s current license status, search the PA-BOM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

133
Total board actions, Pennsylvania 2023
Across 129 cases
2.96
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Pennsylvania statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
48 cases

PA-BOM 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 Pennsylvania disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

532
Total Claims
$13K
Total Drug Cost
318
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
732
Total Day Supply
15,565
Generic Drug Cost
$11K
Antibiotic Claims
83

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.11
Gender Split
60% female / 40% male
Age Distribution
<65: 43, 65-74: 151, 75-84: 107, 85+: 17

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Azelastine Hcl
95
Prednisone
69
Ofloxacin
40
Methylprednisolone
38
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav
33
Famotidine
30
Montelukast Sodium
28
Amoxicillin
17
Fluticasone Propionate
17
Fluocinolone Acetonide Oil
16

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician Overview

How KAREN SHEMANSKI, D.O. fits within the Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician landscape nationally.

744
Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician Providers in US
53
States with Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician
561
Avg Claims per Provider

KAREN SHEMANSKI, D.O.'s 532 claims are below the specialty average of 561.

Nearby Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician Providers in Pennsylvania

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Pennsylvania, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as SHEMANSKI.

Compare Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KAREN SHEMANSKI, D.O.'s specialty?
KAREN SHEMANSKI, D.O. specializes in Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician and practices in ALLENTOWN, Pennsylvania. Credentials: D.O..
How much does KAREN SHEMANSKI, D.O. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KAREN SHEMANSKI, D.O. wrote 532 Medicare Part D claims totaling $13K in drug costs for 318 beneficiaries.
Where is KAREN SHEMANSKI, D.O. located?
KAREN SHEMANSKI, D.O. is located at 1575 POND RD STE 203, ALLENTOWN, PA, 18104. Phone: (610) 366-1366.
What is KAREN SHEMANSKI, D.O.'s NPI number?
KAREN SHEMANSKI, D.O.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1477867786, issued on 07/28/2010.
How many Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 744 Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery Physician provider writes 561 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does KAREN SHEMANSKI, D.O. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KAREN SHEMANSKI, D.O.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Azelastine Hcl, Prednisone, Ofloxacin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KAREN SHEMANSKI, D.O. accept Medicare?
KAREN SHEMANSKI, D.O. appears in CMS Medicare data with 532 Part D claims and 318 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KAREN SHEMANSKI, D.O.'s credentials?
KAREN SHEMANSKI, D.O.'s NPI is 1477867786 with credentials D.O.. 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

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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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