Reza Kafi, MD

Dermatology

Reza Kafi is a Dermatology specialist based in Portland, OR with over 24 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(503) 216-8980Portland, OR
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

With over 24 years in dermatology, Reza Kafi, MD is a long-established dermatologist in Portland. He graduated from University of Michigan Medical School in 2002 and has 24+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 87.76/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 45% 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 9 Dermatology providers in ORSee all Dermatology in Portland24+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 1892dNPPES updated 2021-03-18 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Oregon Medical Board

Contact & Location

Practice Location

417 Sw 117th Ave Ste 100, Portland, OR 97225-5924

Fax: (503) 216-8999
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

87.9%

Oregon avg: 83.7 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+5.1 pts)

Typical range among reporting doctors in Oregon

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

Medicare Patients

550

Unique beneficiaries

High volume

Prescription Recipients

385

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

1,075

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $948k

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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-3%)67%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-4%)66%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-14%)35%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-14%) — less common here

Diabetes
Lower than avg (-8%)26%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here

Ischemic Heart Disease
Lower than avg (-10%)22%

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

US avg: 31.7%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here

Chronic Kidney Disease
Lower than avg (-10%)20%

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

US avg: 29.6%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here

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 · 2002

    University of Michigan Medical School

  2. Board certified · Mar 17, 2021

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 24 years in practice

    Experienced

DermatologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

A dermatologist is trained to diagnose and treat pediatric and adult patients with benign and malignant disorders of the skin, mouth, external genitalia, hair and nails, as well as a number of sexually transmitted diseases. The dermatologist has had additional training and experience in the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancers, melanomas, moles and other tumors of the skin, the management of contact dermatitis and other allergic and nonallergic skin disorders, and in the recognition of the skin manifestations of systemic (including internal malignancy) and infectious diseases. Dermatologists have special training in dermatopathology and in the surgical techniques used in dermatology. They also have expertise in the management of cosmetic disorders of the skin such as hair loss and scars and the skin changes associated with aging.

Taxonomy: 207N00000X

Education & Training

University of Michigan Medical School (Class of 2002)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

Po Box 3158, Portland, OR 97208-3158

Differs from practice location

Virtual Dermatology Care With Reza Kafi

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Reza Kafi 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 Reza Kafi

Dr. Kafi 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) 216-8980.

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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