Carl Csaba Balog, MD

Interventional Pain Medicine

Pain Medicine

Carl Csaba Balog is an Interventional Pain Medicine specialist based in Portland, OR with over 38 years of clinical experience. Offers virtual telehealth visits.

(503) 887-2209Portland, OR
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026

Carl Csaba Balog, MD has been part of the Portland medical community since 2006 in independent practice. With 38+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the Portland area. He regularly sees Medicare patients with arthritis, hypertension, and high cholesterol (per CMS claims data).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 54% of reporting doctors in Oregon
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 10 Pain Medicine providers in ORSee all Pain Medicine in Portland38+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 424dNPPES updated 2025-03-27 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Oregon Medical Board

Contact & Location

Practice Location

1410 Sw Jefferson St, Portland, OR 97201-2548

Fax: (888) 894-1774
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 Arthritis, Hypertension, and High Cholesterol.

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+26%)75%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

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

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-7%)63%

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

US avg: 70.2%

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

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-14%)56%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-14%) — less common here

Mood Disorders
42%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Depression
Higher than avg (+8%)40%

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

US avg: 31.8%

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

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+6%)40%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor

Diabetes
Lower than avg (-10%)24%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here

Chronic Kidney Disease
Lower than avg (-9%)21%

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

US avg: 29.6%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — 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. Board certified · Mar 26, 2025

    Self-reported via NPPES

  2. 38 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Interventional Pain Medicine is the discipline of medicine devoted to the diagnosis and treatment of pain and related disorders principally with the application of interventional techniques in managing subacute, chronic, persistent, and intractable pain, independently or in conjunction with other modalities of treatment.

Taxonomy: 208VP0014X

Virtual Interventional Pain Medicine Care With Carl Csaba Balog

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Carl Csaba Balog for arthritis follow-ups, blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management — no travel to Portland required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Carl Csaba Balog

NPI records show Dr. Balog as active with telehealth listed in Portland, OR. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (503) 887-2209.

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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