DR. KARA L SCHULTZ (MD) – Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician, NPI 1629276118

DR. KARA L SCHULTZ (MD) is a healthcare provider. based in Palos heights, Illinois. specializing in OPHTHALMOLOGY. They hold the professional credentials MD. They hold a License No. 036-120321 (IL). The NPI Number for DR. KARA L SCHULTZ (MD) is 1629276118

Main info

Female
23 Years Of Experience
Accepts Medicare Assignment
Name
DR. KARA L SCHULTZ (MD)
NPI
1629276118
Phone
(708) 361-0010
Address
7600 W College Dr
Enumeration Date
5 July 2007
Last Update Date
5 May 2021

Doctor Profile

Medical School Name
UNIVERSITY OF IOWA, RJ & L CARVER COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
Secondary Phone
8479784535
Graduation Year
2003 (23 years ago)
PAC ID
6608943865
Group Practice PAC ID
9638332463
Professional Enrollment ID
I20080930000481
Address ID
IL600055001AR3030XLNXX502

Contacts

Secure Messaging
Direct@OphthalmologyAssociatesElginIL.CompulinkDirect.com
Data current as of
19 May 2026

Profile Insights

NPPES metrics only — not quality of care.

Methodology
Experience69
Completeness85
Years active:18State licenses:2Other namesUpdated within 12 months

960 OPHTHALMOLOGY in IL

Provider Addresses for DR. KARA L SCHULTZ (MD)

  • 7600 W College Dr

    Palos Heights, IL 604631001

    Phone: (708) 361-0010

    Fax: (708) 361-4047

    Type: Location

  • Capital Street, Elgin, Kane County, Illinois, 60136, United States

    ELGIN, IL 601247837

    Phone: (847) 888-2020

    Type: Location

  • 3030 SALT CREEK LANE

    SUITE 300

    ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL 600055003

    Phone: (847) 978-4535

    Fax: (847) 960-5378

    Type: Mailing

NPPES updates history

No NPPES updates recorded for this provider.

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Open Payments (CMS)

CMS reports 3 Open Payments records for all available years, with a total value of $97.

Total Amount is formed as General ($97) + Research ($0) + Ownership ($0) = $97.

Last reported payment date: 2024-10-25 • Largest payer in this snapshot: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc. ($39).

Total Amount

$97

General + Research + Ownership

Payments

3

Total payment records

General Amount

$97

General payments

Research Amount

$0

Research funding

Ownership Amount

$0

Ownership interests

Ownership Count

0

Ownership records

Last Payment Date

2024-10-25

Latest reported date

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Medicare Enrollment & Revalidation

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PECOS enrollment status

Participating (accepts Medicare assignment)

Enrollment effective: 2008-09-30

PECOS data refreshed: 2026-05-27

Medicare revalidation (CMS due date list)

Due date not assigned yet

CMS is tracking this Medicare enrollment for revalidation, but has not published a due date.

Enrollment records

1

Earliest due date

Not assigned (TBD)

CMS data updated

2026-06-01

Revalidation progress

  1. Medicare enrolled
  2. On CMS revalidation list
  3. Due date assigned
  4. Revalidate in PECOS

CMS enrollment records

Enrollment IDTypeSpecialtyStateDue date
I20080930000481IOphthalmologyILTBD

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Medicare Utilization (FFS)

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Top Medicare procedures (2023) · refreshed 2026-05-27

HCPCSDescriptionServicesBeneficiariesMedicare allowed
99214Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes388165$0
99213Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes377263$0
92202Extended exam of the back part of the eye with optic nerve drawing307280$0
92134Imaging of retina269216$0
92083Exam of visual field with extended testing205167$0
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Insurance plans in this area (ZIP 60463)

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Provider's Procedures

DR. KARA L SCHULTZ (MD) performs procedures in OPHTHALMOLOGY. See the list of HCPCS codes below.
SpecialtyPractice State
HCPCS Code
Description
Service Count
Beneficiary Count
OPHTHALMOLOGYIL92083Measurement of field of vision during daylight conditions293241
OPHTHALMOLOGYIL92134Diagnostic imaging of retina170148

Group practice members

Group practice members are other physicians who share the same Group Practice PAC ID with this doctor. When doctors form a group practice and register in PECOS as a single entity, they receive a shared identification number. This table lists all providers in the same group practice.
PAC ID: 9638332463View full group profile
NameSpecialtyState
O P H T H A L M O L O G YIL
O P H T H A L M O L O G YOR
O P H T H A L M O L O G YIL

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Frequently asked questions

Is DR. KARA L SCHULTZ (MD) listed with a National Provider Identifier?
Yes — DR. KARA L SCHULTZ (MD) has NPI 1629276118 on file in the registry.
Would DR. KARA L SCHULTZ (MD) appear as active to a payer?
You can treat DR. KARA L SCHULTZ (MD) as active for directory purposes; confirm clinical privileges separately.
What expertise is attributed to DR. KARA L SCHULTZ (MD)?
DR. KARA L SCHULTZ (MD)'s specialty line reads Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician. Clinical services aligned with this taxonomy classification.
What locale is associated with DR. KARA L SCHULTZ (MD)?
Directory geography for DR. KARA L SCHULTZ (MD) centers on Palos Heights, Illinois.
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