Karen Bat-Sheba Saks, MD
Gastroenterology Internal Medicine
Karen Bat-Sheba Saks is a Gastroenterology Internal Medicine specialist based in Portland, OR with over 15 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Karen Bat-Sheba Saks, MD practices as part of a group gastroenterologist practice in Portland, OR. She has been practicing since 2011 — over 15 years. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis.
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
9701 Sw Barnes Rd Ste 300, Portland, OR 97225-6689
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better68.3%
Oregon avg: 83.7 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-14.5 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
120
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
121
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
278
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $416k
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, Hypertension, and Arthritis.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-14%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
US avg: 18.1%↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — 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.
Board certified · Nov 18, 2024
Self-reported via NPPES
15 years in practice
Experienced
Gastroenterologists diagnose and treat digestive system disorders including GERD, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's, ulcerative colitis), liver disease, pancreatitis, and colon polyps. They perform endoscopies and colonoscopies.
Taxonomy: 207RG0100X
Mailing address
541 Ne 20th Ave Ste 225, Portland, OR 97232-2895
Differs from practice location
Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Karen Bat-Sheba Saks
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Karen Bat-Sheba Saks for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — 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 Karen Bat-Sheba Saks
NPI records show Dr. Saks as active with telehealth listed in Portland, OR. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (503) 297-8081.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Karen Bat-Sheba Saks
Practice Location
9701 Sw Barnes Rd Ste 300, Portland, OR 97225-6689
Mailing Address
541 Ne 20th Ave Ste 225, Portland, OR 97232-2895
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