Sarah E Wakeman, M.D.

Internal Medicine

Sarah E Wakeman is an Internal Medicine specialist based in Charlestown, MA with over 17 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(617) 724-8135Charlestown, MA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Sarah E Wakeman, M.D. practices as part of a group internist practice in Charlestown, MA. She has been in practice for 17+ years. She regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and mood disorders (per CMS claims data).

1 of 1,755 Internal Medicine providers in MASee all Internal Medicine in Charlestown17+ years experienceNPI since 2009

Older · 1725dNPPES updated 2021-09-01 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine

Contact & Location

Practice Location

73 High St Charlestown Healthcare Center, Charlestown, MA 02129-3026

Fax: (617) 724-8010
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

9.29%

Massachusetts avg: 4 · US avg: 5.1

Lower than most doctors nationally(+4.2 pts)

9.29% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Medicare Patients

74

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

125

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

1,098

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $187k

Percentile rankings compared against 1,606 reporting peers in Massachusetts.

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 Mood Disorders.

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-1%)69%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

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

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-11%)59%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here

Mood Disorders
59%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Depression
Higher than avg (+21%)53%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+21%) — a focus area for this doctor

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+19%)53%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

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

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-6%)43%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here

Tobacco Use Disorder
43%

Nicotine dependence and tobacco-related health complications

Heart Failure
Higher than avg (+17%)39%

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

US avg: 22.5%

↑ More patients than average (+17%) — a focus area for this doctor

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. Board certified · Aug 31, 2021

    Self-reported via NPPES

  2. 17 years in practice

    Experienced

Internal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Taxonomy: 207R00000X

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

Massachusetts General Hospital 55 Fruit Street, Ctn, Boston, MA 02114

Differs from practice location

Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Sarah E Wakeman

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Sarah E Wakeman for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, mood disorder follow-ups — no travel to Charlestown 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 E Wakeman

Dr. Wakeman is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Charlestown, MA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (617) 724-8135.

Verified across 4 federal data sources

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

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