Promporn Paula Wichienkuer, MD
Promporn Paula Wichienkuer is an Internal Medicine specialist based in Portland, OR with over 19 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Promporn Paula Wichienkuer, MD specializes in internal medicine, serving patients in Portland, OR in group practice. Trained at Oregon Health Sciences University School of Medicine (class of 2007), she has been practicing for over 19 years. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and mood disorders (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 37% of reporting 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 favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better8.46%
Oregon avg: 7 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+3.4 pts)
8.46% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better86.8%
Oregon avg: 83.7 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+4 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
146
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
166
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,784
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $225k
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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Mood Disorders.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-25%) — less common here
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 (+2%) — 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 (-1%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-17%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
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 · 2007
Oregon Health Sciences University School of Medicine
Board certified · Mar 24, 2021
Self-reported via NPPES
19 years in practice
Experienced
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
Oregon Health Sciences University School of Medicine (Class of 2007)
Mailing address
Po Box 3158, Portland, OR 97208-3158
Differs from practice location
Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Promporn Paula Wichienkuer
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Promporn Paula Wichienkuer for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, mood disorder 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 Promporn Paula Wichienkuer
NPI records show Dr. Wichienkuer as active with telehealth listed in Portland, OR. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (503) 215-6600.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Promporn Paula Wichienkuer
Practice Location
5050 Ne Hoyt St Suite 540, Portland, OR 97213-2991
Mailing Address
Po Box 3158, Portland, OR 97208-3158
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