Darin M Friess, MD
Orthopaedic Trauma Orthopaedic Surgery
Darin M Friess is an Orthopaedic Trauma Orthopaedic Surgery specialist based in Portland, OR with over 27 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Darin M Friess, MD has practiced orthopaedic surgery for 27+ years, working in independent practice. He graduated from Tulane University School of Medicine in 1999 and has 27+ years of clinical experience. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 97.83/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 64% of MIPS-scored doctors in Oregon
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 418dNPPES updated 2025-04-01 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Oregon Medical Board
Contact & Location
Practice Location
3181 Sw Sam Jackson Park Rd # Op-31 Oregon Health Sciences University, Dept. of Orthopedics, Portland, OR 97239-3011
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in Oregon.
MIPS Score
202397.83/100
Oregon avg: 89.5 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+14.2 pts)
Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in OregonHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better34.88%
Oregon avg: 7 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+29.8 pts)
34.88% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
67
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
21
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
43
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1k
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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+13%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
US avg: 18.1%↑ More patients than average (+24%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+9%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$37 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 Darin M Friess's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1999
Tulane University School of Medicine
Board certified · Mar 31, 2025
Self-reported via NPPES
27 years in practice
Experienced
Recognized by several state medical boards as a fellowship subspecialty program of orthopaedic surgery, orthopaedic trauma surgeons deal with the evaluation and management of acute orthopaedic injuries, evaluation and treatment of post-traumatic deformities and nonunions, acute and delayed reconstruction of pelvic and acetabular fractures, as well as osteotomy in the adult hip for treatment of hip arthritis.
Taxonomy: 207XX0801X
Education & Training
Tulane University School of Medicine (Class of 1999)
Virtual Orthopaedic Trauma Care With Darin M Friess
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Darin M Friess for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, 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 Darin M Friess
NPI records show Dr. Friess as active with telehealth listed in Portland, OR. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (503) 494-6406.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Darin M Friess
Practice Location
3181 Sw Sam Jackson Park Rd # Op-31 Oregon Health Sciences University, Dept. of Orthopedics, Portland, OR 97239-3011
Mailing Address
3181 Sw Sam Jackson Park Rd # Op-31 Oregon Health Sciences University, Dept. of Orthopedics, Portland, OR 97239-3011
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