Rachel N Plotinsky, MD

Infectious Disease Internal Medicine

Internal Medicine

Rachel N Plotinsky is an Infectious Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in Portland, OR with over 26 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE

(503) 216-7000Portland, OR
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Patients across OR can see Rachel N Plotinsky, MD in person in Portland or via virtual visit — no travel required. She graduated from University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry in 2000 and has 26+ years of clinical experience. She regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and heart failure (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 87.76/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 39% of reporting doctors in Oregon
  • Federal MIPS score higher than 30% of MIPS-scored doctors in Oregon
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 49 Internal Medicine providers in ORSee all Internal Medicine in Portland26+ years experienceNPI since 2007

Older · 1924dNPPES updated 2021-02-15 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Oregon Medical Board

Contact & Location

Practice Location

9155 Sw Barnes Rd Ste 638, Portland, OR 97225-6633

Fax: (503) 216-6999
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

MIPS Score

2023

87.76/100

Oregon avg: 89.5 · US avg: 83.6

Higher than most doctors nationally(+4.2 pts)

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

87%

Oregon avg: 83.7 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+4.2 pts)

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

121

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

142

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

454

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $228k

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.

Patient Condition Panel

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 Heart Failure.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

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

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Heart Failure
Higher than avg (+33%)55%

The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs

US avg: 22.5%

↑ More patients than average (+33%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+6%)55%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor

Chronic Kidney Disease
Higher than avg (+19%)49%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%

↑ More patients than average (+19%) — a focus area for this doctor

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+12%)46%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↑ More patients than average (+12%) — a focus area for this doctor

Atrial Fibrillation
Higher than avg (+20%)42%

An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke

US avg: 22%

↑ More patients than average (+20%) — a focus area for this doctor

Ischemic Heart Disease
Higher than avg (+8%)40%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%

↑ More patients than average (+8%) — a focus area for this doctor

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 2000

    University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry

  2. Board certified · Feb 14, 2021

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 26 years in practice

    Experienced

Internal MedicineInfectious Disease in PortlandAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Infectious disease specialists diagnose and treat complex infections including HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, tuberculosis, antibiotic-resistant infections (MRSA), post-surgical infections, and travel-related illnesses. They also provide pre-travel vaccination counseling and manage infections in immunocompromised patients.

Taxonomy: 207RI0200X

Education & Training

University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry (Class of 2000)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

Po Box 3158, Portland, OR 97208-3158

Differs from practice location

Virtual Infectious Disease Care With Rachel N Plotinsky

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Rachel N Plotinsky for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, heart failure monitoring — 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 N Plotinsky

NPI records show Dr. Plotinsky as active with telehealth listed in Portland, OR. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (503) 216-7000.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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