Ella Clark-Nicholson, PA-C

Medical Physician Assistant

Ella Clark-Nicholson is a Medical Physician Assistant based in Portland, OR with over 20 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(503) 494-8573Portland, OR
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Ella Clark-Nicholson, PA-C has been part of the Portland medical community since 2006 in group practice. She has been in practice for 20+ years. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 42% of reporting doctors in Oregon
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 134 Physician Assistant providers in ORSee all Physician Assistant in Portland20+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 1932dNPPES updated 2021-02-08 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Oregon Medical Board

Contact & Location

Practice Location

3303 Sw Bond Ave, Portland, OR 97239-4501

Fax: (503) 494-3457
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

10.42%

Oregon avg: 7 · US avg: 5.1

Lower than most doctors nationally(+5.3 pts)

10.42% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

87.5%

Oregon avg: 83.7 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+4.7 pts)

Typical range among reporting doctors in Oregon

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

109

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

197

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

2,063

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $215k

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.

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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-13%)57%

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

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-13%) — less common here

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-18%)52%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-18%) — less common here

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-9%)40%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here

Mood Disorders
36%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Anxiety Disorders
Lower than avg (-5%)29%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here

Depression
Lower than avg (-4%)28%

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

US avg: 31.8%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — 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 · Feb 7, 2021

    Self-reported via NPPES

  2. 20 years in practice

    Experienced

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Taxonomy: 363AM0700X

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

3906 Sw Kanan Dr, Portland, OR 97221-3433

Differs from practice location

Virtual Medical Care With Ella Clark-Nicholson

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Ella Clark-Nicholson 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 Ella Clark-Nicholson

NPI records show Dr. Clark-Nicholson as active with telehealth listed in Portland, OR. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (503) 494-8573.

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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