David Deschepper, M.D.
David Deschepper is a Family Medicine specialist based in Saint John, IN with over 43 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
With over 43 years in family medicine, David Deschepper, M.D. is a long-established family medicine physician in Saint John. Trained at Wayne State University School of Medicine (class of 1983), he has been practicing for over 43 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 43% of reporting doctors in Indiana
- Uses generic medications more than 72% of reporting doctors in Indiana
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 942dNPPES updated 2023-10-24 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Indiana Medical Licensing Board
Contact & Location
Practice Location
10860 Maple Ln, Saint John, IN 46373-8418
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better1.7%
Indiana avg: 5.8 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-3.4 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in Indiana1.7% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better90.4%
Indiana avg: 83.4 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+7.6 pts)
Better than 72% of reporting doctors in IndianaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
348
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
509
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
7,043
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $525k
Percentile rankings compared against 557 reporting peers in Indiana.
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 Arthritis.
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
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ 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 (-7%) — less common here
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
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
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$700 received from industry
40 transactions reported in 2018 ·Moderate tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2018, attributed to David Deschepper's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1983
Wayne State University School of Medicine
Board certified · Oct 23, 2023
Self-reported via NPPES
43 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Taxonomy: 207Q00000X
Education & Training
Wayne State University School of Medicine (Class of 1983)
Mailing address
Po Box 781076, Detroit, MI 48278-1076
Differs from practice location
Virtual Family Medicine Care With David Deschepper
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with David Deschepper for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Saint John 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 David Deschepper
NPI records show Dr. Deschepper as active with telehealth listed in Saint John, IN. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (219) 365-7000.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact David Deschepper
Practice Location
10860 Maple Ln, Saint John, IN 46373-8418
Mailing Address
Po Box 781076, Detroit, MI 48278-1076
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