Soquel Schafer, PA-C
Adult Medicine Family Medicine
Soquel Schafer is an Adult Medicine Family Medicine specialist based in San Luis Obispo, CA with over 9 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Soquel Schafer, PA-C has been part of the San Luis Obispo medical community since 2017 in group practice. She has been in practice for 9+ years. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis.
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 42% of reporting doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 3093dNPPES updated 2017-12-04 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better1.64%
California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-3.5 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in California1.64% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
216
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
440
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,340
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $169k
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.
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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
US avg: 20.4%Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$497 received from industry
5 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Soquel Schafer's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
9 years in practice
Established
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Taxonomy: 207QA0505X
Mailing address
Po Box 13026, San Luis Obispo, CA 93406-3026
Differs from practice location
Virtual Adult Medicine Care With Soquel Schafer
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Soquel Schafer for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to San Luis Obispo 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 Soquel Schafer
Dr. Schafer is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in San Luis Obispo, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (805) 591-4727.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Soquel Schafer
Practice Location
84 Santa Rosa St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405-1812
Mailing Address
Po Box 13026, San Luis Obispo, CA 93406-3026
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