Vera Astreika, MD
Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology
Vera Astreika is a Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Wooster, OH with over 29 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Vera Astreika, MD has practiced psychiatry & neurology for 29+ years, working in group practice. She has been practicing since 2007 — over 29 years. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have mood disorders, high cholesterol, and depression.
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 80% of reporting doctors in Ohio
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 3585dNPPES updated 2016-07-29 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at State Medical Board of Ohio
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better93.1%
Ohio avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+10.3 pts)
Better than 80% of reporting doctors in OhioHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
85
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
260
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
6,631
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.04M
Percentile rankings compared against 2,065 reporting peers in Ohio.
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 Mood Disorders, High Cholesterol, and Depression.
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-18%) — less common here
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+20%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+13%) — a focus area for this doctor
A serious mental disorder affecting thinking, emotions, and behavior
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-28%) — less common here
A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$205 received from industry
20 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 Vera Astreika's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
29 years in practice
Experienced
Psychiatrists are physicians who diagnose and treat mental health conditions including depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, and substance use disorders. They can prescribe medications and provide psychotherapy.
Taxonomy: 2084P0800X
Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Vera Astreika
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Vera Astreika for mood disorder follow-ups, cholesterol management, depression management — no travel to Wooster 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 Vera Astreika
Dr. Astreika is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Wooster, OH. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (330) 264-9029.
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 Vera Astreika
Practice Location
2285 Benden Dr, Wooster, OH 44691-2568
Mailing Address
2285 Benden Dr, Wooster, OH 44691-2568
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