Saira Wahab-Silas, M.D.

Family Medicine

Saira Wahab-Silas is a Family Medicine specialist based in Lincoln, IL with over 28 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(217) 732-9681Lincoln, IL
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Patients across IL can see Saira Wahab-Silas, M.D. in person in Lincoln or via virtual visit — no travel required. A Southern Illinois University School of Medicine graduate since 1998, she brings 28+ years of experience. She regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 68% of reporting doctors in Illinois
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 897 Family Medicine providers in ILSee all Family Medicine in Lincoln28+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 2659dNPPES updated 2019-02-11 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation — Medical

Contact & Location

Practice Location

515 N College St, Lincoln, IL 62656

Fax: (217) 735-6527
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

MIPS Score

2023

72.15/100

Illinois avg: 88.6 · US avg: 83.6

Lower than most doctors nationally(-11.4 pts)

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

5.13%

Illinois avg: 4.5 · US avg: 5.1

≈ Same as national average

5.13% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

90.7%

Illinois avg: 82.9 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+7.9 pts)

Typical range among reporting doctors in Illinois

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

134

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

411

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

5,612

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $406k

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.

Patient Condition Panel

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.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

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

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-1%)69%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-3%)46%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here

Ischemic Heart Disease
32%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%
Diabetes
Lower than avg (-8%)26%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here

Anxiety Disorders
Lower than avg (-10%)24%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here

Mood Disorders
22%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Atrial Fibrillation
Lower than avg (-1%)21%

An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke

US avg: 22%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1998

    Southern Illinois University School of Medicine

  2. 28 years in practice

    Experienced

Family MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

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

Southern Illinois University School of Medicine (Class of 1998)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

Po Box 3428, Springfield, IL 62708-3428

Differs from practice location

Virtual Family Medicine Care With Saira Wahab-Silas

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Saira Wahab-Silas for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Lincoln 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 Saira Wahab-Silas

Dr. Wahab-Silas is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Lincoln, IL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (217) 732-9681.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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