Rachel Kristen Laursen, MD
Vascular Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology
Rachel Kristen Laursen is a Vascular Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Portland, OR with over 8 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Rachel Kristen Laursen, MD has been part of the Portland medical community since 2018 in group practice. She graduated from Oregon Health Sciences University School of Medicine in 2018 and has 8+ years of clinical experience. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and stroke (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 25% of reporting doctors in Oregon
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1053dNPPES updated 2023-07-06 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Oregon Medical Board
Contact & Location
Practice Location
3181 Sw Sam Jackson Park Rd, Portland, OR 97239-3098
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better82%
Oregon avg: 83.7 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-0.8 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
76
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
24
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
100
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $12k
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 Stroke / TIA.
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%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Disrupted blood supply to the brain, requiring urgent medical attention
US avg: 13.4%↑ More patients than average (+62%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↑ More patients than average (+19%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%↑ More patients than average (+16%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%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 · 2018
Oregon Health Sciences University School of Medicine
Board certified · Jul 5, 2023
Self-reported via NPPES
8 years in practice
Established
Vascular Neurology is a subspecialty in the evaluation, prevention, treatment and recovery from vascular diseases of the nervous system. This subspecialty includes the diagnosis and treatment of vascular events of arterial or venous origin from a large number of causes that affect the brain or spinal cord such as ischemic stroke, intracranial hemorrhage, spinal cord ischemia and spinal cord hemorrhage.
Taxonomy: 2084V0102X
Education & Training
Oregon Health Sciences University School of Medicine (Class of 2018)
Virtual Vascular Neurology Care With Rachel Kristen Laursen
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Rachel Kristen Laursen for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — 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 Rachel Kristen Laursen
Dr. Laursen 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) 494-7225.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Rachel Kristen Laursen
Practice Location
3181 Sw Sam Jackson Park Rd, Portland, OR 97239-3098
Mailing Address
3181 Sw Sam Jackson Park Rd, Portland, OR 97239-3098
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