Sara Baffuto, NP
Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
Sara Baffuto is a Gerontology Nurse Practitioner based in Richmond, VA with over 7 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Sara Baffuto, NP has practiced nursing for 7+ years, working in group practice. She has been practicing since 2019 — over 7 years. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have cancer, hypertension, and high cholesterol. CMS MIPS quality score: 76.23/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 18% of reporting doctors in Virginia
- Uses generic medications more than 27% of reporting doctors in Virginia
- Federal MIPS score higher than 11% of MIPS-scored doctors in Virginia
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
401 College St, Richmond, VA 23298
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202376.23/100
Virginia avg: 82.9 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-7.4 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better4.57%
Virginia avg: 4.2 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-0.5 pts)
4.57% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better84.2%
Virginia avg: 84.1 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+1.4 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
162
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
253
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,247
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.83M
Percentile rankings compared against 2,357 reporting peers in Virginia.
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 Cancer, Hypertension, and High Cholesterol.
Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts
US avg: 20.8%↑ More patients than average (+54%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
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%Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
US avg: 18.1%↑ More patients than average (+11%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — 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.
7 years in practice
Established
Definition to come...
Taxonomy: 363LG0600X
Mailing address
Po Box 91734, Richmond, VA 23291-1734
Differs from practice location
Virtual Nursing Care With Sara Baffuto
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Sara Baffuto for follow-up consultations, blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management — no travel to Richmond 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 Sara Baffuto
NPI records show Dr. Baffuto as active with telehealth listed in Richmond, VA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (804) 828-9080.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Sara Baffuto
Practice Location
401 College St, Richmond, VA 23298
Mailing Address
Po Box 91734, Richmond, VA 23291-1734
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