John N Caviness, M.D.
Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology
John N Caviness is a Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Scottsdale, AZ with over 40 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
With over 40 years in psychiatry & neurology, John N Caviness, M.D. is a long-established neurology psychiatry & neurology specialist in Scottsdale. He graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine in 1986 and has 40+ years of clinical experience. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 41% of reporting doctors in Arizona
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 2086dNPPES updated 2020-09-09 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Arizona Medical Board
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better86.8%
Arizona avg: 84.7 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+4 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in ArizonaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
156
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
70
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
289
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $106k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,247 reporting peers in Arizona.
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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor
A progressive nervous system disorder affecting movement and coordination
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
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 · 1986
Indiana University School of Medicine
Board certified · Sep 8, 2020
Self-reported via NPPES
40 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Neurologists diagnose and treat disorders of the nervous system including stroke, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, migraines, neuropathy, and dementia.
Taxonomy: 2084N0400X
Education & Training
Indiana University School of Medicine (Class of 1986)
Mailing address
13400 E Shea Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ 85259-5404
Differs from practice location
Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With John N Caviness
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with John N Caviness for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Scottsdale 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 John N Caviness
NPI records show Dr. Caviness as active with telehealth listed in Scottsdale, AZ. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (480) 301-8000.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact John N Caviness
Practice Location
13400 E Shea Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ 85259
Mailing Address
13400 E Shea Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ 85259-5404
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