Kara Lynn Liechty, CNS-PP

Clinical Nurse Specialist

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.

(503) 413-7513Portland, OR
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

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
1 of 2 Clinical Nurse Specialist providers in ORSee all Clinical Nurse Specialist in Portland6+ years experienceNPI since 2020

Older · 1832dNPPES updated 2021-05-17 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Oregon Medical Board

Contact & Location

Practice Location

1130 Nw 22nd Ave Ste 345, Portland, OR 97210-2978

CMS Clinical Data

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

2023

90.18/100

Oregon avg: 89.5 · US avg: 83.6

Higher than most doctors nationally(+6.6 pts)

Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in Oregon

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

48.73%

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 = better

93.7%

Oregon avg: 83.7 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+10.9 pts)

Better than 83% of reporting doctors in Oregon

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

Medicare Patients

113

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription 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.

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 Arthritis, Hypertension, and High Cholesterol.

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+26%)75%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-6%)64%

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

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-16%)54%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-16%) — less common here

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+19%)53%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+19%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
52%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Depression
Higher than avg (+14%)46%

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

Diabetes
Lower than avg (-9%)25%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

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

Substance Use Disorders
24%

Problematic patterns of drug or alcohol use leading to health issues

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 · May 16, 2021

    Self-reported via NPPES

  2. 6 years in practice

    Established

Clinical Nurse SpecialistPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

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.

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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.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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