Douglas Kent Beers, MD
Douglas Kent Beers is an Internal Medicine specialist based in Portland, OR with over 49 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
With over 49 years in internal medicine, Douglas Kent Beers, MD is a long-established internist in Portland. He graduated from University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine in 1977 and has 49+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
2800 N Vancouver Ave, Portland, OR 97227-1668
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better7.3%
Oregon avg: 7 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+2.2 pts)
7.3% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better77.6%
Oregon avg: 83.7 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-5.2 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
216
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
382
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
8,386
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $4.45M
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%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-22%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-17%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
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.
Graduated medical school · 1977
University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine
49 years in practice
Senior practitioner
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Taxonomy: 207R00000X
Education & Training
University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine (Class of 1977)
Mailing address
2800 N Vancouver Ave Suite 230, Portland, OR 97227-1630
Differs from practice location
Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Douglas Kent Beers
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Douglas Kent Beers 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 Douglas Kent Beers
Dr. Beers 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) 413-4340.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Douglas Kent Beers
Practice Location
2800 N Vancouver Ave, Portland, OR 97227-1668
Mailing Address
2800 N Vancouver Ave Suite 230, Portland, OR 97227-1630
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