Sarah Frances Vaulman, D.O.

Hospitalist

Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE

(310) 423-5252Los Angeles, CA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Patients across CA can see Sarah Frances Vaulman, D.O. in person in Los Angeles or via virtual visit — no travel required. Trained at Kansas City University of Med & Biosciences, College of Osteo Med (class of 2014), she has been practicing for over 12 years. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis. CMS MIPS quality score: 85.72/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Federal MIPS score higher than 58% of MIPS-scored doctors in California
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 120 Hospitalist providers in CASee all Hospitalist in Los Angeles12+ years experienceNPI since 2014

Older · 875dNPPES updated 2023-12-13 · verify on CMS

Contact & Location

Practice Location

8700 Beverly Blvd Becker Building B-220, Los Angeles, CA 90048

Fax: (310) 423-8441
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in California.

MIPS Score

2023

85.72/100

California avg: 78.6 · US avg: 83.6

Higher than most doctors nationally(+2.1 pts)

Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in California

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

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

8.08%

California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1

Lower than most doctors nationally(+3 pts)

8.08% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Medicare Patients

257

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

81

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

198

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $16k

Percentile rankings compared against 9,360 reporting peers in California.

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
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+19%)68%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+19%) — a focus area for this doctor

Ischemic Heart Disease
Higher than avg (+29%)61%

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

US avg: 31.7%

↑ More patients than average (+29%) — a focus area for this doctor

Chronic Kidney Disease
Higher than avg (+26%)56%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%

↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor

Heart Failure
Higher than avg (+32%)54%

The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs

US avg: 22.5%

↑ More patients than average (+32%) — a focus area for this doctor

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+15%)49%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↑ More patients than average (+15%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
44%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

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 · 2014

    Kansas City University of Med & Biosciences, College of Osteo Med

  2. Board certified · Dec 12, 2023

    CMS-verified certification date

  3. 12 years in practice

    Established

HospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.

Taxonomy: 208M00000X

Education & Training

Kansas City University of Med & Biosciences, College of Osteo Med (Class of 2014)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

4140 W 190th St, Torrance, CA 90504-5513

Differs from practice location

Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals

CMS Certification Number: 210032

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Virtual Hospitalist Care With Sarah Frances Vaulman

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Sarah Frances Vaulman for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Los Angeles 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 Sarah Frances Vaulman

Dr. Vaulman is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Los Angeles, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (310) 423-5252.

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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