Heather L Hansen-Dispenza, MD
Rheumatology Internal Medicine
Heather L Hansen-Dispenza is a Rheumatology Internal Medicine specialist based in Bend, OR with over 23 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE
Patients across OR can see Heather L Hansen-Dispenza, MD in person in Bend or via virtual visit — no travel required. She graduated from University of New Mexico School of Medicine in 2003 and has 23+ years of clinical experience. She regularly sees Medicare patients with arthritis, osteoporosis, and high cholesterol (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 61% of reporting doctors in Oregon
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 2228dNPPES updated 2020-04-16 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Oregon Medical Board
Contact & Location
Practice Location
2965 Ne Conners Ave Ste 127 St. Charles Rheumatology, Bend, OR 97701-7753
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better0.71%
Oregon avg: 7 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-4.4 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in Oregon0.71% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better79.1%
Oregon avg: 83.7 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-3.7 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
615
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
348
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,832
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.86M
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 Arthritis, Osteoporosis, and High Cholesterol.
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
US avg: 18.1%↑ More patients than average (+50%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-14%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — 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
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$240 received from industry
17 transactions reported in 2018 ·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 2018, attributed to Heather L Hansen-Dispenza's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2003
University of New Mexico School of Medicine
Board certified · Apr 15, 2020
Self-reported via NPPES
23 years in practice
Experienced
Rheumatologists treat autoimmune and inflammatory conditions including rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, psoriatic arthritis, gout, osteoarthritis, and vasculitis. They manage biologic therapies and joint-preserving treatments.
Taxonomy: 207RR0500X
Education & Training
University of New Mexico School of Medicine (Class of 2003)
Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Heather L Hansen-Dispenza
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Heather L Hansen-Dispenza for arthritis follow-ups, follow-up consultations, cholesterol management — no travel to Bend 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 Heather L Hansen-Dispenza
Dr. Hansen-Dispenza is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Bend, OR. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (541) 706-7735.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Heather L Hansen-Dispenza
Practice Location
2965 Ne Conners Ave Ste 127 St. Charles Rheumatology, Bend, OR 97701-7753
Mailing Address
2965 Ne Conners Ave Ste 127 St. Charles Rheumatology, Bend, OR 97701-7753
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