Karen Dembeck Poehailos, MD
Karen Dembeck Poehailos is a Family Medicine specialist based in Westerville, OH with over 37 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Karen Dembeck Poehailos, MD practices as part of a group family medicine physician practice in Westerville, OH. A University of Virginia School of Medicine graduate since 1989, she brings 37+ years of experience. She regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 24% of reporting doctors in Ohio
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 107dNPPES updated 2026-02-06 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at State Medical Board of Ohio
Contact & Location
Practice Location
400 Altair Pkwy Ste 3100, Westerville, OH 43082-7653
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better2.67%
Ohio avg: 4.2 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-2.4 pts)
2.67% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
194
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
105
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,087
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $72k
Percentile rankings compared against 2,065 reporting peers in Ohio.
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, Hypertension, and Arthritis.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-13%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$222 received from industry
11 transactions reported in 2024 ·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 2024, attributed to Karen Dembeck Poehailos's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1989
University of Virginia School of Medicine
Board certified · Feb 5, 2026
Self-reported via NPPES
37 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Taxonomy: 207Q00000X
Education & Training
University of Virginia School of Medicine (Class of 1989)
Mailing address
3150 Sagebrush Ct, Charlottesville, VA 22911-7555
Differs from practice location
Virtual Family Medicine Care With Karen Dembeck Poehailos
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Karen Dembeck Poehailos for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Westerville 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 Dembeck Poehailos
NPI records show Dr. Poehailos as active with telehealth listed in Westerville, OH. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (614) 360-9995.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Karen Dembeck Poehailos
Practice Location
400 Altair Pkwy Ste 3100, Westerville, OH 43082-7653
Mailing Address
3150 Sagebrush Ct, Charlottesville, VA 22911-7555
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