Karen Langer Axten, M.D.
Karen Langer Axten is an Internal Medicine specialist based in Bend, OR with over 10 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Karen Langer Axten, M.D. specializes in internal medicine, serving patients in Bend, OR in independent practice. A Tufts University School of Medicine graduate since 2016, she brings 10+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have high cholesterol, cancer, and hypertension. CMS MIPS quality score: 83.16/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 29% of reporting doctors in Oregon
- Federal MIPS score higher than 14% of MIPS-scored doctors in Oregon
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Recent · 46dNPPES updated 2026-04-07 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Oregon Medical Board
Contact & Location
Practice Location
2500 Ne Neff Rd, Bend, OR 97701-6015
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202383.16/100
Oregon avg: 89.5 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-0.4 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better84.2%
Oregon avg: 83.7 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+1.4 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
56
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
75
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
285
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $710k
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 High Cholesterol, Cancer, and Hypertension.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts
US avg: 20.8%↑ More patients than average (+54%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+8%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
US avg: 18.1%↑ More patients than average (+11%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-22%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-14%) — less common here
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.
Graduated medical school · 2016
Tufts University School of Medicine
Board certified · Apr 6, 2026
Self-reported via NPPES
10 years in practice
Established
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Taxonomy: 207R00000X
Education & Training
Tufts University School of Medicine (Class of 2016)
Mailing address
725 Albany St Shapiro 5 & 6 Boston Medical Center Pi, Boston, MA 02118-2526
Differs from practice location
Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Karen Langer Axten
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Karen Langer Axten for cholesterol management, follow-up consultations, blood pressure monitoring — 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 Karen Langer Axten
NPI records show Dr. Axten as active with telehealth listed in Bend, OR. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (541) 706-5800.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Karen Langer Axten
Practice Location
2500 Ne Neff Rd, Bend, OR 97701-6015
Mailing Address
725 Albany St Shapiro 5 & 6 Boston Medical Center Pi, Boston, MA 02118-2526
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