John Elwin Buckwalter, FNP-BC

Family Nurse Practitioner

John Elwin Buckwalter is a Family Nurse Practitioner based in Phoenix, AZ with over 32 years of clinical experience. Offers virtual telehealth visits.

(520) 858-6181Phoenix, AZ
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026

John Elwin Buckwalter, FNP-BC has been part of the Phoenix medical community since 2006 in group practice. With 32+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the Phoenix area. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS data).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 77% of reporting doctors in Arizona
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 769 Nurse Practitioner providers in AZSee all Nurse Practitioner in Phoenix32+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 3719dNPPES updated 2016-03-18 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Arizona Medical Board

Contact & Location

Practice Location

2902 W Clarendon Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85017-4609

Fax: (866) 624-8718
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 (-4%)66%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

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

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-9%)61%

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

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-2%)47%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here

Anxiety Disorders
Lower than avg (-12%)22%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here

Mood Disorders
22%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

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. 32 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

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Practice Footprint

Mailing address

20548 N Donithan Way, Maricopa, AZ 85138-2466

Differs from practice location

Virtual Nursing Care With John Elwin Buckwalter

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

Schedule a virtual visit with John Elwin Buckwalter for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Phoenix required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about John Elwin Buckwalter

NPI records show Dr. Buckwalter as active with telehealth listed in Phoenix, AZ. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (520) 858-6181.

Verified across 4 federal data sources

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

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