Kara Joan Jeffas, PMHNP
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Kara Joan Jeffas is a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner based in Bend, OR with over 11 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Kara Joan Jeffas, PMHNP has practiced nursing for 11+ years, working in group practice. She has been practicing since 2015 — over 11 years. She regularly sees Medicare patients with mood disorders, hypertension, and high cholesterol (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 84% of reporting doctors in Oregon
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 3823dNPPES updated 2015-12-05 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Oregon Medical Board
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better93.9%
Oregon avg: 83.7 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+11.1 pts)
Better than 84% of reporting doctors in OregonHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
45
Unique beneficiaries
Boutique practicePrescription Recipients
68
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,391
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $185k
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 Mood Disorders, Hypertension, and High Cholesterol.
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-14%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+15%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
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.
11 years in practice
Established
Definition to come...
Taxonomy: 363LP0808X
Virtual Psychiatric/Mental Health Care With Kara Joan Jeffas
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Kara Joan Jeffas for mood disorder follow-ups, blood pressure monitoring, 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 Kara Joan Jeffas
Dr. Jeffas 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) 678-5277.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Kara Joan Jeffas
Practice Location
2564 Ne Courtney Dr, Bend, OR 97701-7638
Mailing Address
2564 Ne Courtney Dr, Bend, OR 97701-7638
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