Lyne Ann Schaefer Alfonse, ARNP
Lyne Ann Schaefer Alfonse is a Nurse Practitioner based in Seattle, WA with over 22 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Patients across WA can see Lyne Ann Schaefer Alfonse, ARNP in person in Seattle or via virtual visit — no travel required. With 22+ years of experience, she has been practicing in the Seattle area. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have arthritis, high cholesterol, and hypertension. CMS MIPS quality score: 83.81/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 31% of MIPS-scored doctors in Washington
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 525dNPPES updated 2024-12-16 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Washington Medical Commission
Contact & Location
Practice Location
1229 Madison St Ste 1450, Seattle, WA 98104-3538
How Does This Doctor Compare?
MIPS Score
202383.81/100
Washington avg: 87.4 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+0.2 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better6.71%
Washington avg: 5.7 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+1.6 pts)
6.71% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
175
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
163
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
999
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.59M
Percentile rankings compared against 1,521 reporting peers in Washington.
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 Arthritis, High Cholesterol, and Hypertension.
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-17%) — less common here
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
US avg: 18.1%↑ More patients than average (+19%) — 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%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$3.0k received from industry
122 transactions 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 Lyne Ann Schaefer Alfonse's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Dec 15, 2024
Self-reported via NPPES
22 years in practice
Experienced
(1) A registered nurse provider with a graduate degree in nursing prepared for advanced practice involving independent and interdependent decision making and direct accountability for clinical judgment across the health care continuum or in a certified specialty. (2) A registered nurse who has completed additional training beyond basic nursing education and who provides primary health care services in accordance with state nurse practice laws or statutes. Tasks performed by nurse practitioners vary with practice requirements mandated by geographic, political, economic, and social factors. Nurse practitioner specialists include, but are not limited to, family nurse practitioners, gerontological nurse practitioners, pediatric nurse practitioners, obstetric-gynecologic nurse practitioners, and school nurse practitioners.
Taxonomy: 363L00000X
Mailing address
1101 Madison St #1000, Seattle, WA 98104-1306
Differs from practice location
Virtual Nursing Care With Lyne Ann Schaefer Alfonse
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Lyne Ann Schaefer Alfonse for arthritis follow-ups, cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring — no travel to Seattle 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 Lyne Ann Schaefer Alfonse
NPI records show Dr. Schaefer Alfonse as active with telehealth listed in Seattle, WA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (206) 844-6001.
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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Practice Location
1229 Madison St Ste 1450, Seattle, WA 98104-3538
Mailing Address
1101 Madison St #1000, Seattle, WA 98104-1306
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