Kara Lynn Liechty, CNS-PP
Kara Lynn Liechty is a Clinical Nurse Specialist based in Portland, OR with over 6 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Kara Lynn Liechty, CNS-PP has been part of the Portland medical community since 2020 in group practice. With 6+ years of experience, she has been practicing in the Portland area. She regularly sees Medicare patients with arthritis, hypertension, and high cholesterol (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 90.18/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 83% of reporting doctors in Oregon
- Federal MIPS score higher than 45% of MIPS-scored doctors in Oregon
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in Oregon, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202390.18/100
Oregon avg: 89.5 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+6.6 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 = better48.73%
Oregon avg: 7 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+43.6 pts)
48.73% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better93.7%
Oregon avg: 83.7 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+10.9 pts)
Better than 83% of reporting doctors in OregonHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
113
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
315
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
2,990
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $274k
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, Hypertension, 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
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-16%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+19%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+14%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
Problematic patterns of drug or alcohol use leading to health issues
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.
Board certified · May 16, 2021
Self-reported via NPPES
6 years in practice
Established
A registered nurse who, through a graduate degree program in nursing, or through a formal post-basic education program or continuing education courses and clinical experience, is expert in a specialty area of nursing practice within one or more of the components of direct patient/client care, consultation, education, research and administration.
Taxonomy: 364S00000X
Virtual Clinical Nurse Specialist Care With Kara Lynn Liechty
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Kara Lynn Liechty for arthritis follow-ups, blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management — 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 Kara Lynn Liechty
Dr. Liechty 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) 413-7513.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Kara Lynn Liechty
Practice Location
1130 Nw 22nd Ave Ste 345, Portland, OR 97210-2978
Mailing Address
1130 Nw 22nd Ave Ste 345, Portland, OR 97210-2978
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