Douglas Jay Schave, M.D.
Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology
Douglas Jay Schave is a Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in San Luis Obispo, CA with over 54 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Douglas Jay Schave, M.D. has practiced psychiatry & neurology for 54+ years, working in independent practice. A University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine graduate since 1972, he brings 54+ years of experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with mood disorders, anxiety, and depression (per CMS claims data).
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
793 E Foothill Blvd # 116, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405-1615
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Medicare Patients
64
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
96
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
2,643
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $491k
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Mood Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, and Depression.
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
A serious mental disorder affecting thinking, emotions, and behavior
A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder — lasting anxiety after experiencing a traumatic event
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$120 received from industry
1 transaction reported in 2024 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Douglas Jay Schave's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1972
Keck School of Medicine of Usc
Board certified · May 13, 2021
Self-reported via NPPES
54 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Psychiatrists are physicians who diagnose and treat mental health conditions including depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, and substance use disorders. They can prescribe medications and provide psychotherapy.
Taxonomy: 2084P0800X
Education & Training
University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine (Class of 1972)
Mailing address
Po Box 360, Santa Ynez, CA 93460-0360
Differs from practice location
Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Douglas Jay Schave
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Douglas Jay Schave for mood disorder follow-ups, anxiety counseling, depression management — no travel to San Luis Obispo required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Douglas Jay Schave
Dr. Schave is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in San Luis Obispo, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (310) 351-4591.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Douglas Jay Schave
Practice Location
793 E Foothill Blvd # 116, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405-1615
Mailing Address
Po Box 360, Santa Ynez, CA 93460-0360
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