Christopher Howard Aichele, ARNP
Christopher Howard Aichele is a Nurse Practitioner based in Portland, OR with over 18 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Patients across OR can see Christopher Howard Aichele, ARNP in person in Portland or via virtual visit — no travel required. Trained at Washington University School of Medicine (class of 2008), he has been practicing for over 18 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, hypertension, and kidney disease (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 41% of reporting doctors in Oregon
- Uses generic medications more than 37% of reporting doctors in Oregon
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 2323dNPPES updated 2020-01-14 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Oregon Medical Board
Contact & Location
Practice Location
6445 N Greeley Ave, Portland, OR 97217-5023
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better3.67%
Oregon avg: 7 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-1.4 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in Oregon3.67% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better86.6%
Oregon avg: 83.7 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+3.8 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
60
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
335
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
4,277
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $418k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,341 reporting peers in Oregon.
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 Chronic Kidney Disease.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-26%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$30 received from industry
1 transaction 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 Christopher Howard Aichele's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2008
Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis
Board certified · Jan 13, 2020
Self-reported via NPPES
18 years in practice
Experienced
(1) A registered nurse provider with a graduate degree in nursing prepared for advanced practice involving independent and interdependent decision making and direct accountability for clinical judgment across the health care continuum or in a certified specialty. (2) A registered nurse who has completed additional training beyond basic nursing education and who provides primary health care services in accordance with state nurse practice laws or statutes. Tasks performed by nurse practitioners vary with practice requirements mandated by geographic, political, economic, and social factors. Nurse practitioner specialists include, but are not limited to, family nurse practitioners, gerontological nurse practitioners, pediatric nurse practitioners, obstetric-gynecologic nurse practitioners, and school nurse practitioners.
Taxonomy: 363L00000X
Education & Training
Washington University School of Medicine (Class of 2008)
Virtual Nursing Care With Christopher Howard Aichele
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Christopher Howard Aichele for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, kidney care follow-ups — no travel to Portland 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 Christopher Howard Aichele
Dr. Aichele is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Portland, OR. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (503) 283-6607.
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 Christopher Howard Aichele
Practice Location
6445 N Greeley Ave, Portland, OR 97217-5023
Mailing Address
6445 N Greeley Ave, Portland, OR 97217-5023
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