Wendy O. Buffett, MD

Family Medicine

Wendy O. Buffett is a Family Medicine specialist based in Berkeley, CA with over 33 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(888) 663-6331Berkeley, CA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Wendy O. Buffett, MD practices as part of a group family medicine physician practice in Berkeley, CA. Trained at Boston University School of Medicine (class of 1993), she has been practicing for over 33 years. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis.

At a glance

  • Prescribes opioids less than 28% of reporting doctors in California
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 4,025 Family Medicine providers in CASee all Family Medicine in Berkeley33+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 432dNPPES updated 2025-03-17 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California

Contact & Location

Practice Location

1801 Shattuck Ave Ste a, Berkeley, CA 94709-1872

Fax: (415) 252-7176
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

3.37%

California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1

Higher than most doctors nationally(-1.7 pts)

3.37% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Medicare Patients

68

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

77

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

415

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $48k

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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-17%)53%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-17%) — less common here

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-27%)43%

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

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-27%) — less common here

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

Mood Disorders
32%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Anxiety Disorders
Lower than avg (-6%)28%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

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

Osteoporosis
Higher than avg (+8%)26%

Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults

US avg: 18.1%

↑ More patients than average (+8%) — a focus area for this doctor

Depression
Lower than avg (-7%)25%

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

US avg: 31.8%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here

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 · 1993

    Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine

  2. Board certified · Mar 16, 2025

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 33 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Family MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.

Taxonomy: 207Q00000X

Education & Training

Boston University School of Medicine (Class of 1993)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

1 Embarcadero Ctr Ste 1900, San Francisco, CA 94111-3723

Differs from practice location

Virtual Family Medicine Care With Wendy O. Buffett

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Wendy O. Buffett for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Berkeley 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 Wendy O. Buffett

Dr. Buffett is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Berkeley, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (888) 663-6331.

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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