Saira Wahab-Silas, M.D.
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.
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
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
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202372.15/100
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 = better5.13%
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 = better90.7%
Illinois avg: 82.9 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+7.9 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in IllinoisHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
134
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription 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.
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%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — 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 · 1998
Southern Illinois University School of Medicine
28 years in practice
Experienced
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)
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.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Saira Wahab-Silas
Practice Location
515 N College St, Lincoln, IL 62656
Mailing Address
Po Box 3428, Springfield, IL 62708-3428
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