Lauren A. Wiebe, MD
Hospice and Palliative Medicine
Lauren A. Wiebe is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine specialist based in Evanston, IL with over 22 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: MEDICAL ONCOLOGY
Patients across IL can see Lauren a. Wiebe, MD in person in Evanston or via virtual visit — no travel required. Trained at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons (class of 2004), she has been practicing for over 22 years. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 93.09/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 32% of MIPS-scored doctors in Illinois
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
2650 Ridge Ave. Palliative Care, Evanston, IL 60201
How Does This Doctor Compare?
MIPS Score
202393.09/100
Illinois avg: 88.6 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+9.5 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better25.55%
Illinois avg: 4.5 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+20.5 pts)
25.55% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
87
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
104
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
587
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $168k
Percentile rankings compared against 2,844 reporting peers in Illinois.
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 (+6%) — 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 (+30%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$27 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 Lauren a. Wiebe's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2004
Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
Board certified · Apr 1, 2021
Self-reported via NPPES
22 years in practice
Experienced
An internal medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.
Taxonomy: 207RH0002X
Education & Training
Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons (Class of 2004)
Mailing address
2650 Ridge Ave. Palliative Care, Evanston, IL 60201-1718
Differs from practice location
Virtual Hospice and Palliative Medicine Care With Lauren a. Wiebe
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Lauren a. Wiebe for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Evanston 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 a. Wiebe
NPI records show Dr. Wiebe as active with telehealth listed in Evanston, IL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (847) 503-4222.
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 a. Wiebe
Practice Location
2650 Ridge Ave. Palliative Care, Evanston, IL 60201
Mailing Address
2650 Ridge Ave. Palliative Care, Evanston, IL 60201-1718
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