Dr. Karen M. Blitz-Shabbir, DO
- Medicare services, 2024
- 422
- Medicare patients, 2024
- 278
- Part D claims, 2024
- 579
- Publications
- 2
- MIPS score, 2024
- 94
- Practice address
- 263 7th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11215
- Practice phone
- Call (718) 246-8590
- Professional email
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- Personal email
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- Mobile number
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Primary practice
New York Presbyterian Medical Group Brooklyn
Brooklyn, New York
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Dr. Karen M. Blitz-Shabbir is a neurologist in Brooklyn, New York
Dr. Blitz-Shabbir practices at New York Presbyterian Medical Group Brooklyn in Brooklyn, New York.
Dr. Blitz-Shabbir's NPI, 1275562894, was assigned on July 3, 2006. Dr. Blitz-Shabbir graduated from New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine - Old Westbury in 1989. Dr. Blitz-Shabbir holds New York license 190749.
- NPI
- 1275562894NPI Registry (opens in a new tab)
- Medicare PAC ID
- 0840370151
- NPI enumeration date
- July 3, 2006
- NPI status
- Active
- Accepts Medicare assignment
- Yes
- Offers telehealth
- Yes
- Practice phone
- (718) 246-8590
- Professional email
- Get email
- Personal email
- Get email
- Mobile number
- Get number
- Sex
- Female
- Estimated age
- 63
- Medical school graduation
- 1989
Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; Dmand AI Practice Data; and Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS)
Dr. Karen M. Blitz-Shabbir practices at New York Presbyterian Medical Group Brooklyn in Brooklyn, New York
Dr. Blitz-Shabbir's primary practice is New York Presbyterian Medical Group Brooklyn, at 263 7th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11215 in Kings County. The practice phone is (718) 246-8590.
- New York Presbyterian Medical Group Brooklyn263 7th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11215 · Kings CountyPhone(718) 246-8590
Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); and Dmand AI Practice Data
Dr. Karen M. Blitz-Shabbir is affiliated with 4 sites of care and 3 medical groups
Dr. Blitz-Shabbir's primary practice is New York Presbyterian Medical Group Brooklyn in Brooklyn, New York. Dr. Blitz-Shabbir is also affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center. The medical group on file is NewYork-Presbyterian Medical Group/Westchester. Dmand AI also links Dr. Blitz-Shabbir to 2 more group practices and clinics and 2 medical groups, each named with a free account.
Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Practice Data; and Dmand AI Affiliation Data
Dmand AI tracks the EHR system at Dr. Karen M. Blitz-Shabbir's practice
Dmand AI tracks the electronic health record (EHR) system at each site where Dr. Blitz-Shabbir practices, 3 sites in all. Vendor and product names are available with a free account.
| Site | EHR vendor and product |
|---|---|
| New York Presbyterian Medical Group Brooklyn | Available with a free account |
| +3 more sites and 2 medical groups | Available with a free account |
Source: Dmand AI Technology Install Data
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Dr. Karen M. Blitz-Shabbir is one of 1,489 neurologists in New York
Neurology is Dr. Blitz-Shabbir's primary specialty in the NPI Registry, under taxonomy code 2084N0400X. Dr. Blitz-Shabbir is board certified in neurology by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Dr. Blitz-Shabbir is licensed in New York.
Specialties and state licenses
- Neurology, New YorkPrimary
Clinical focus
Dmand AI lists alzheimer's disease, cerebrovascular disease, epilepsy, essential tremor, fibromyalgia and chronic pain, hereditary polyneuropathy, lower back pain and migraine and chronic headache among the conditions Dr. Blitz-Shabbir treats.
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Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; and Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks
Dr. Karen M. Blitz-Shabbir billed Medicare for 422 services in 2024
CMS data shows 422 Medicare services from Dr. Blitz-Shabbir across 10 procedure codes in 2024, for 278 Medicare patients. Medicare paid $43,563 for them.
Dr. Blitz-Shabbir's Medicare services by type, 2023 to 2024
- 2023
- 2024
- Office and hospital visits
- 2023: 4852024: 39219%
- Other services
- 2023: 02024: 30
Where Dr. Blitz-Shabbir's Medicare services took place, 2024
- In an office33479%
- In a facility8821%
Dr. Blitz-Shabbir compared with the New York median for neurologists, 2024
- Dr. Blitz-Shabbir
- New York median
- Medicare services
- 422vs 37612% above
- Medicare patients
- 278vs 19046% above
- Part D claims
- 443vs 37518% above
Medians across 1,462 neurologists in New York with Dmand AI profiles that report each measure.
Dr. Blitz-Shabbir's most billed Medicare procedure codes, 2024
CMS publishes codes billed for 11 or more Medicare patients. Each label is the code family; CPT descriptions are licensed by the AMA.
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Sources: Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service (CMS), 2024 data; and Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks
Dr. Karen M. Blitz-Shabbir treated 278 Medicare patients in 2024, average age 73
CMS counts 278 Medicare patients who saw Dr. Blitz-Shabbir in 2024. The largest group is 65 to 74, with 115 patients. 75% of them have high blood pressure, and 75% have high cholesterol. 36% are also on Medicaid. Their average risk score is 2.08, where 1.00 is the Medicare average, so they are sicker than most Medicare patients.
Across all payers, Dmand AI patient panel data puts Dr. Blitz-Shabbir's median patient age at 64, with 70% women.
Dr. Blitz-Shabbir's Medicare patients by age, 2024
Dr. Blitz-Shabbir's Medicare patients by sex, 2024
- Women20172%
- Men7728%
Chronic conditions among Dr. Blitz-Shabbir's Medicare patients, 2024
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis62%
- Diabetes54%
- Ischemic heart disease37%
- Mood disorders37%
- Chronic kidney disease33%
- Depression32%
Share of Medicare patients with each condition. A patient can have several.
Dr. Blitz-Shabbir's patients across all payers
Dmand AI patient panel data covers Medicare, Medicaid and commercial patients.
Patient panel by age, all payers
Median age 64
Patient panel by sex, all payers
- Women70%
- Men26%
Sources: Dmand AI Patient Panel Data; and Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider (CMS), 2024 data
Dr. Karen M. Blitz-Shabbir wrote 579 Medicare Part D claims in 2024
In 2024, Dr. Blitz-Shabbir wrote 579 Medicare Part D claims for 187 patients. 90% of them were for generic drugs. CMS names the drug for 443 of them, across 14 drugs with 11 or more claims each, at $199,861 in total drug cost. In 2023, CMS named 548 claims across 17 drugs.
Dr. Blitz-Shabbir's Part D claims by kind of drug, 2024
- Generic520 claims90%
- Brand-name59 claims10%
Dr. Blitz-Shabbir's most prescribed drugs by claims, 2024
CMS names a drug when it has 11 or more claims. Share is of the claims for drugs CMS names.
Drug classes CMS tracks in Dr. Blitz-Shabbir's Part D claims, 2024
- Antipsychotics, patients 65 and over5%31 of 579 claims
Share of all Part D claims for each drug class CMS reports on. Classes with no claims are left out.
Part D claims for drugs CMS names, 2023 to 2024
- 2023
- 2024
- Claims for drugs CMS names
- 2023: 5482024: 44319%
Drugs named by CMS: 14 in 2024, 17 in 2023.
Sources: Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider and Drug (CMS), 2024 data, released May 6, 2026; and Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider (CMS), 2024 data
Dr. Karen M. Blitz-Shabbir scored 94 out of 100 in Medicare's MIPS program for 2024
CMS publishes a Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) score of 94 out of 100 for Dr. Blitz-Shabbir for performance year 2024, reported as part of a group. Dr. Blitz-Shabbir accepts Medicare assignment, so Medicare's approved amount is taken as full payment. CMS lists Dr. Blitz-Shabbir as offering telehealth.
- Accepts Medicare assignment
- Yes
- Offers telehealth
- Yes
Dr. Blitz-Shabbir's MIPS scores, performance year 2024
- 94of 100Final score
- 84.7of 100Quality
- 100of 100Promoting Interoperability
- 40of 100Improvement Activities
- 71of 100Cost
Each score is out of 100. The final score weighs the categories CMS scored for this clinician.
Sources: Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS); and Clinician Public Reporting: Overall MIPS Performance (CMS), 2024 data, released September 10, 2026
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Dr. Karen M. Blitz-Shabbir has 2 publications on record
Dmand AI links 2 papers to Dr. Blitz-Shabbir in 2025. Dr. Blitz-Shabbir's most frequent co-authors are Mark Daniel Messina, Flavia Marrero Nelson, MD and Suma Shah, MD.
Dr. Blitz-Shabbir's most frequent co-authors
- Mark Daniel Messina1 shared paper
- Flavia Marrero Nelson, MD1 shared paper
- Suma Shah, MD1 shared paper
Recent publications by Dr. Blitz-Shabbir
Immunol Res
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Sources: PubMed (National Library of Medicine); and Dmand AI Research Linkage
Dr. Karen M. Blitz-Shabbir received $489,705 in industry payments from 2016 to 2025
CMS Open Payments shows 1,320 general payments to Dr. Blitz-Shabbir from 40 drug and device companies from 2016 to 2025. Speaker and faculty fees make up the largest share, 61% of the total. Biogen, Inc. paid the most, $321,522.
General payments to Dr. Blitz-Shabbir by program year, 2016 to 2025
General payments to Dr. Blitz-Shabbir by kind, 2016 to 2025
- Speaker and faculty fees$299,75461%
- Consulting fees$123,43925%
- Travel and lodging$35,0097%
- Food and beverage$30,5496%
- Education$9540%
Companies that paid Dr. Blitz-Shabbir the most, 2016 to 2025
Share is of all general payments to this clinician.
Source: Open Payments (CMS), 2025 data, released July 7, 2026
Dr. Karen M. Blitz-Shabbir graduated from New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine - Old Westbury
Dr. Blitz-Shabbir graduated from New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine - Old Westbury in 1989.
- Medical school
- Board certified in neurology
- Board certified in 2015 - 2019
- Board certified in 1992 - 2026
- Board certified in 1999 - present
Source: Dmand AI Professional Profile Data
Dr. Karen M. Blitz-Shabbir accepts plans from 10 insurance carriers
Dr. Blitz-Shabbir is in network with 10 carriers, including Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts. Medicare plans come from the most carriers, 8. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
- Cigna
- HCSC
- Molina
- Regence Health Plans
- CMS Medicare
- +2 more carriersWith a free account
Plan types Dr. Blitz-Shabbir accepts, by number of carriers
- Medicare8
- PPO6
- HMO3
- Medicaid2
- POS2
- EPO1
Source: Dmand AI Insurance Network Data
Sources for Dr. Karen M. Blitz-Shabbir's profile data
| Data on this page | Source |
|---|---|
| NPI, name, sex, specialty and licenses | NPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Professional Profile Data |
| Practice locations and phone | NPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Practice Data |
| Primary practice, affiliations and health system | NPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Practice DataDmand AI Affiliation Data |
| Medicare services and procedure codes | Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| State medians for the same specialty | Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks |
| Medicare patients and the all-payer patient panel | Dmand AI Patient Panel DataMedicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| Part D prescribing | Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider and Drug (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| MIPS scores, telehealth, assignment and procedure percentiles | Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Clinician Public Reporting: Overall MIPS Performance (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| Publications, topics and co-authors | PubMed (National Library of Medicine) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Research Linkage |
| Industry payments | Open Payments (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| Training, board certification and memberships | Dmand AI Professional Profile Data |
| Insurance carriers and plan types | Dmand AI Insurance Network Data |
| EHR at each practice site | Dmand AI Technology Install Data |
| Similar physicians | Dmand AI Affiliation Data |
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What is Dr. Karen M. Blitz-Shabbir's NPI number?
Dr. Karen M. Blitz-Shabbir's NPI number is 1275562894. It was assigned on July 3, 2006, and it is active in the NPI Registry.
What kind of doctor is Dr. Karen M. Blitz-Shabbir?
Dr. Karen M. Blitz-Shabbir is a neurologist in Brooklyn, New York. The primary specialty in the NPI Registry is Neurology Physician (taxonomy code 2084N0400X).
Where does Dr. Karen M. Blitz-Shabbir practice?
Dr. Blitz-Shabbir practices at 263 7th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11215. Dr. Blitz-Shabbir's primary practice is New York Presbyterian Medical Group Brooklyn in Brooklyn, New York. Dmand AI also links Dr. Blitz-Shabbir to 2 group practices and clinics and 2 medical groups.
What is Dr. Karen M. Blitz-Shabbir's office phone number?
The practice phone on file for Dr. Blitz-Shabbir is (718) 246-8590.
What is Dr. Karen M. Blitz-Shabbir's medical license number?
Dr. Blitz-Shabbir holds New York license 190749.
Which hospitals is Dr. Karen M. Blitz-Shabbir affiliated with?
Dr. Blitz-Shabbir is affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center.
What medical group is Dr. Karen M. Blitz-Shabbir part of?
Dr. Blitz-Shabbir is linked to NewYork-Presbyterian Medical Group/Westchester. Dmand AI links Dr. Blitz-Shabbir to 2 more medical groups.
Does Dr. Karen M. Blitz-Shabbir accept Medicare?
Yes. CMS data shows Dr. Blitz-Shabbir billed Medicare for 422 services in 2024, and Dr. Blitz-Shabbir accepts Medicare assignment.
Does Dr. Karen M. Blitz-Shabbir offer telehealth?
Yes. The CMS Doctors and Clinicians file lists Dr. Blitz-Shabbir as offering telehealth services.
What is Dr. Karen M. Blitz-Shabbir's MIPS score?
Dr. Blitz-Shabbir's MIPS final score for performance year 2024 is 94 out of 100, reported as part of a group.
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How many Medicare patients does Dr. Karen M. Blitz-Shabbir see?
CMS counts 278 Medicare patients who saw Dr. Blitz-Shabbir in 2024, with an average age of 73.
Is Dr. Karen M. Blitz-Shabbir board certified?
Yes. Dr. Blitz-Shabbir is board certified in neurology by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
What services does Dr. Karen M. Blitz-Shabbir bill to Medicare?
In 2024, Dr. Blitz-Shabbir's most billed Medicare services were office visit, established patient (99214), office visit, established patient (99213) and office visit, new patient (99204).
Where did Dr. Karen M. Blitz-Shabbir go to medical school?
Dr. Blitz-Shabbir graduated from New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine - Old Westbury in 1989.
What drugs does Dr. Karen M. Blitz-Shabbir prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Blitz-Shabbir's most prescribed drugs by claims were Gabapentin, Donepezil HCl and Quetiapine Fumarate.
Has Dr. Karen M. Blitz-Shabbir received payments from drug or device companies?
CMS Open Payments shows $489,705 in general payments to Dr. Blitz-Shabbir from 40 companies from 2016 to 2025. The largest total came from Biogen, Inc.
How long has Dr. Karen M. Blitz-Shabbir been practicing?
Dr. Blitz-Shabbir graduated from medical school in 1989, 37 years ago.
Does Dr. Karen M. Blitz-Shabbir do research?
Dmand AI links 2 publications to Dr. Blitz-Shabbir.
Who does Dr. Karen M. Blitz-Shabbir publish with?
Dr. Blitz-Shabbir's most frequent co-authors are Mark Daniel Messina (1 shared paper), Flavia Marrero Nelson, MD (1 shared paper) and Suma Shah, MD (1 shared paper).
What insurance does Dr. Karen M. Blitz-Shabbir accept?
Dr. Blitz-Shabbir is in network with 10 carriers, including Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts. Medicare plans come from the most carriers, 8. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.
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