Colleen Tetzlaff, FNP
Colleen Tetzlaff is a Family Nurse Practitioner based in Portland, ME with over 29 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
With over 29 years in nursing, Colleen Tetzlaff, FNP is a long-established family nurse practitioner in Portland. She has been in practice for 29+ years. She regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 26% of reporting doctors in Maine
- Uses generic medications more than 45% of reporting doctors in Maine
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 2617dNPPES updated 2019-03-25 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Maine Board of Licensure in Medicine
Contact & Location
Practice Location
222 Auburn St Ste 103, Portland, ME 04103-6005
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 = better3.72%
Maine avg: 5 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-1.4 pts)
3.72% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better86.3%
Maine avg: 82 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+3.5 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in MaineHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
77
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
130
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,103
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $145k
Percentile rankings compared against 387 reporting peers in Maine.
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%↓ Fewer patients than average (-19%) — less common here
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-26%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-15%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
US avg: 18.1%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts
US avg: 20.8%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
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.
29 years in practice
Experienced
Definition to come...
Taxonomy: 363LF0000X
Mailing address
Po Box 1638, Albany, NY 12201-1638
Differs from practice location
Virtual Nursing Care With Colleen Tetzlaff
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Colleen Tetzlaff for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis 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 Colleen Tetzlaff
Dr. Tetzlaff is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Portland, ME. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (207) 699-3838.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Colleen Tetzlaff
Practice Location
222 Auburn St Ste 103, Portland, ME 04103-6005
Mailing Address
Po Box 1638, Albany, NY 12201-1638
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