Lauren Rhea Schaff, MD
Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology
Lauren Rhea Schaff is a Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in New York, NY with over 15 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Lauren Rhea Schaff, MD has been part of the New York medical community since 2011 in group practice. Trained at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine (class of 2011), she has been practicing for over 15 years. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis. CMS MIPS quality score: 96.78/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 70% of MIPS-scored doctors in New York
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 2677dNPPES updated 2019-01-24 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at New York State Board for Medicine
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 70% of doctors in New York on federal quality measures.
MIPS Score
202396.78/100
New York avg: 87 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+13.2 pts)
Better than 70% of MIPS-scored doctors in New YorkHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Medicare Patients
170
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
78
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
428
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $236k
Percentile rankings compared against 8,064 reporting peers in New York.
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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+9%) — a focus area for this doctor
Disrupted blood supply to the brain, requiring urgent medical attention
US avg: 13.4%↑ More patients than average (+35%) — a focus area for this doctor
Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts
US avg: 20.8%↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+11%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$710 received from industry
1 transaction reported in 2024 ·Moderate 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 Lauren Rhea Schaff's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2011
Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
15 years in practice
Experienced
Neurologists diagnose and treat disorders of the nervous system including stroke, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, migraines, neuropathy, and dementia.
Taxonomy: 2084N0400X
Education & Training
Vanderbilt University School of Medicine (Class of 2011)
Mailing address
1611 B 17th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37212
Differs from practice location
Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Lauren Rhea Schaff
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Lauren Rhea Schaff for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to New York 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 Lauren Rhea Schaff
NPI records show Dr. Schaff as active with telehealth listed in New York, NY. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (212) 610-0485.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Lauren Rhea Schaff
Practice Location
1275 York Ave, New York, NY 10065-6007
Mailing Address
1611 B 17th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37212
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