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Dr. Karen Ruth Schoene, MD

Accepting New Patients

(283 Ratings)

Specializes in: Ophthalmology (Eye Disease)

Professional interests include: vision problems

2950 Elmwood Avenue
Kenmore, NY 14217

(716) 447-6100

Dr. Karen Ruth Schoene, MD is an ophthalmologist in Buffalo, NY specializing in ophthalmology (eye disease). Dr. Karen Ruth Schoene, MD is affiliated with Catholic Health System, St Joseph Campus and Atwal Eye Care.

Office Locations

2157 Main Street
Buffalo, NY 14214

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2211 Sheridan Drive
Kenmore, NY 14223

(716) 634-6100

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2441 Sheridan Drive
Tonawanda, NY 14150

(716) 836-8700

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2605 Harlem Road
Buffalo, NY 14225

(716) 891-2400

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2950 Elmwood Avenue
Kenmore, NY 14217

(716) 447-6100

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3095 Harlem Road
Cheektowaga, NY 14225

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4590 Main Street
Snyder, NY 14226

(716) 839-3535

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565 Abbott Road
Buffalo, NY 14220

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934 Cleveland Drive
Buffalo, NY 14225

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Karen Ruth Schoene, MD in 2024

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Affordability:

eye procedures

In 2024, Dr. Karen Ruth Schoene, MD had a list price for eye procedures that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within New York. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 10%

By Affordability:

eye exam

visual field test

In 2024, Dr. Karen Ruth Schoene, MD had a list price for eye exam, and visual field test that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within New York. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

comprehensive eye exam

eye tests

intermediate eye exam

ophthalmic imaging

scanning computerized ophthalmic diagnostic imaging

SCODI of the posterior segment

In 2012, Dr. Karen Ruth Schoene, MD had a list price for comprehensive eye exam, eye tests, intermediate eye exam, ophthalmic (eye and orbit) imaging, scanning computerized ophthalmic diagnostic imaging (SCODI), and SCODI of the posterior segment (SCODI-P) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within New York. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Karen Ruth Schoene, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Buffalo, NY during 2012 were eye procedures and plastic surgery procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Karen Ruth Schoene, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	173
eye procedures	543
plastic surgery procedures	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Karen Ruth Schoene, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Buffalo, NY during 2013 were eye procedures and plastic surgery procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Karen Ruth Schoene, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	161
eye procedures	554
plastic surgery procedures	15

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karen Ruth Schoene, MD.

**Gender**
Male	142
Female	202

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	326
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	111
From 75 to 84	136
85 and over	76
Less than 65	21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karen Ruth Schoene, MD in 2013

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	22
Dementia	6
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Karen Ruth Schoene, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Buffalo, NY during 2014 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Karen Ruth Schoene, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	126
eye procedures	449

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karen Ruth Schoene, MD.

**Gender**
Male	121
Female	174

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	278
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	108
From 75 to 84	109
85 and over	57
Less than 65	21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karen Ruth Schoene, MD in 2014

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	25
Dementia	7
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Karen Ruth Schoene, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Buffalo, NY during 2015 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Karen Ruth Schoene, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	109
eye procedures	423

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karen Ruth Schoene, MD.

**Gender**
Male	218
Female	352

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	528
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	198
From 75 to 84	208
85 and over	124
Less than 65	40

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karen Ruth Schoene, MD in 2015

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	24
Dementia	6
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Karen Ruth Schoene, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Buffalo, NY during 2016 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Karen Ruth Schoene, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	121
eye procedures	502

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karen Ruth Schoene, MD.

**Gender**
Male	138
Female	209

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	314
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	128
From 75 to 84	123
85 and over	68
Less than 65	28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karen Ruth Schoene, MD in 2016

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	27
Dementia	10
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Karen Ruth Schoene, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Buffalo, NY during 2017 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Karen Ruth Schoene, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	64
eye procedures	331

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karen Ruth Schoene, MD.

**Gender**
Male	83
Female	148

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	202
Black	17
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	74
From 75 to 84	88
85 and over	40
Less than 65	29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karen Ruth Schoene, MD in 2017

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	31
Dementia	9
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Karen Ruth Schoene, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Buffalo, NY during 2018 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Karen Ruth Schoene, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	52
eye procedures	391

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karen Ruth Schoene, MD.

**Gender**
Male	92
Female	131

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	194
Black	17
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	74
From 75 to 84	76
85 and over	41
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karen Ruth Schoene, MD in 2018

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	36
Dementia	10
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Karen Ruth Schoene, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Buffalo, NY during 2019 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Karen Ruth Schoene, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	35
eye procedures	386

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karen Ruth Schoene, MD.

**Gender**
Male	76
Female	119

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	168
Black	16
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	70
From 75 to 84	67
85 and over	34
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karen Ruth Schoene, MD in 2019

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	34
Dementia	11
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Karen Ruth Schoene, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Buffalo, NY during 2020 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Karen Ruth Schoene, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	25
eye procedures	276

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karen Ruth Schoene, MD.

**Gender**
Male	67
Female	109

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	151
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	66
From 75 to 84	53
85 and over	31
Less than 65	26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karen Ruth Schoene, MD in 2020

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	30
Dementia	8
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Karen Ruth Schoene, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Buffalo, NY during 2021 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Karen Ruth Schoene, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	44
eye procedures	285

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karen Ruth Schoene, MD.

**Gender**
Male	69
Female	99

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	143
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	58
From 75 to 84	61
85 and over	26
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karen Ruth Schoene, MD in 2021

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	30
Dementia	10
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Karen Ruth Schoene, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Buffalo, NY during 2022 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Karen Ruth Schoene, MD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	201

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karen Ruth Schoene, MD.

**Gender**
Male	44
Female	67

**Age**
From 65 to 74	36
From 75 to 84	47
85 and over	17
Less than 65	11

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karen Ruth Schoene, MD in 2022

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	10
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	30
Dementia	0
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Karen Ruth Schoene, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Buffalo, NY during 2023 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Karen Ruth Schoene, MD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	225

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karen Ruth Schoene, MD.

**Gender**
Male	52
Female	70

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	107
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	43
From 75 to 84	49
85 and over	15
Less than 65	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karen Ruth Schoene, MD in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	30
Dementia	0
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Karen Ruth Schoene, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Buffalo, NY during 2024 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Karen Ruth Schoene, MD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	251

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karen Ruth Schoene, MD.

**Gender**
Male	50
Female	82

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	119
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	50
From 75 to 84	53
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karen Ruth Schoene, MD in 2024

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	29
Dementia	0
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Karen Ruth Schoene, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Karen Ruth Schoene, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Buffalo, NY were eye procedures and plastic surgery procedures.

doctor visit	91
eye procedures	370
plastic surgery procedures	16

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karen Ruth Schoene, MD.

**Gender**
Female	135
Male	88

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	3
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	194
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	82
85 and over	40
Less than 65	20
65 to 74	78

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karen Ruth Schoene, MD From 2012 - 2024

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Karen Ruth Schoene, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	26
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Dementia	5
Cancer	11

Education & Training

She has a state license in New York.

Licensed In: New York

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Karen Ruth Schoene, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Catholic Health System

St Joseph Campus

Atwal Eye Care

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Karen Ruth Schoene, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.89 out of 5 stars based on 283 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Karen Ruth Schoene, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Buffalo, NY.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Karen Ruth Schoene, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Shire North American Group Inc	$249 XIIDRA $249
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.	$216 Bromsite $175	XELPROS $41
TissueTech, Inc.	$132 AmnioGuard $132
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation	$73 Travatan Z $56	XIIDRA $18
Allergan Inc.	$40 RESTASIS $27	COMBIGAN $14
Other	$195 TYRVAYA $40	RXSIGHT LIGHT DELIVERY DEVICE (LDD) $25	IGT D Peripheral $25	VYZULTA $24	Simbrinza $18	Other $63

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$853
Education	$52

Biography

Dr. Karen Schoene's area of specialization is ophthalmology (eye disease). In her practice, Dr. Schoene focuses on vision problems and eye problems. Patient ratings for Dr. Schoene average 5.0 stars (out of 5). She is affiliated with Catholic Health System. Dr. Schoene has an open panel in BUFFALO, NY according to Catholic Health.

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Karen Ruth Schoene, MD in 2024

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2013 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karen Ruth Schoene, MD in 2013

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2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karen Ruth Schoene, MD in 2014

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2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karen Ruth Schoene, MD in 2015

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2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karen Ruth Schoene, MD in 2016

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2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karen Ruth Schoene, MD in 2017

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2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karen Ruth Schoene, MD in 2018

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2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karen Ruth Schoene, MD in 2019

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2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karen Ruth Schoene, MD in 2020

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2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karen Ruth Schoene, MD in 2021

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2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karen Ruth Schoene, MD in 2022

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2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karen Ruth Schoene, MD in 2023

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2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karen Ruth Schoene, MD in 2024

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Karen Ruth Schoene, MD From 2012 - 2024

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Affiliations & Hospitals

Ratings & Reviews

General Payments

Biography

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