Lauren Sheard Wiafe-Ababio, MD, MPH
Lauren Sheard Wiafe-Ababio is a Family Medicine specialist based in San Francisco, CA with over 10 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Lauren Sheard Wiafe-Ababio, MD, MPH has been part of the San Francisco medical community since 2017 in group practice. She graduated from University of Illinois College of Med (Chi/Peor/Rock/Chm-Urb) in 2016 and has 10+ years of clinical experience. She regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 56% of reporting doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 688dNPPES updated 2024-07-06 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California
Contact & Location
Practice Location
101 Mission St Ste 800, San Francisco, CA 94105-1744
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better88.7%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+5.9 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in CaliforniaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
81
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
94
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
604
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $73k
Percentile rankings compared against 9,360 reporting peers in California.
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%Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A condition causing airway inflammation, wheezing, and difficulty breathing
US avg: 13.3%↑ More patients than average (+10%) — a focus area for this doctor
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2016
University of Illinois College of Medicine
Board certified · Jul 5, 2024
Self-reported via NPPES
10 years in practice
Established
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Taxonomy: 207Q00000X
Education & Training
University of Illinois College of Med (Chi/Peor/Rock/Chm-Urb) (Class of 2016)
Virtual Family Medicine Care With Lauren Sheard Wiafe-Ababio
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Lauren Sheard Wiafe-Ababio for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to San Francisco 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 Sheard Wiafe-Ababio
Dr. Wiafe-Ababio is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in San Francisco, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (800) 221-5140.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Lauren Sheard Wiafe-Ababio
Practice Location
101 Mission St Ste 800, San Francisco, CA 94105-1744
Mailing Address
101 Mission St Ste 800, San Francisco, CA 94105-1744
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