Helen Vafaie, DO

Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology

Helen Vafaie is a Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in San Luis Obispo, CA with over 28 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(440) 732-1089San Luis Obispo, CA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Helen Vafaie, DO practices as part of a group psychiatry psychiatry & neurology specialist practice in San Luis Obispo, CA. She graduated from University of New England, College of Osteo Medicine in 1998 and has 28+ years of clinical experience. Psychiatrists are physicians who diagnose and treat mental health conditions including depression, anxiety disorders, and more.

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 72% of reporting doctors in California
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 1,508 Psychiatry & Neurology providers in CASee all Psychiatry & Neurology in San Luis Obispo28+ years experienceNPI since 2005

Older · 253dNPPES updated 2025-09-13 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California

Contact & Location

Practice Location

75 Benton Way, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405-1717

Industry Payment Transparency

$114 received from industry

5 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

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 Helen Vafaie's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1998

    University of New England, College of Osteo Medicine

  2. Board certified · Sep 12, 2025

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 28 years in practice

    Experienced

Psychiatry & NeurologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

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 New England, College of Osteo Medicine (Class of 1998)

Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Helen Vafaie

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Helen Vafaie for follow-ups, medication reviews, and ongoing care — 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 Helen Vafaie

NPI records show Dr. Vafaie as active with telehealth listed in San Luis Obispo, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (440) 732-1089.

Verified across 4 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024. See Data Methodology.

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