John Terry Dearborn, MD
Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery
John Terry Dearborn is an Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery specialist based in Menlo Park, CA with over 35 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
John Terry Dearborn, MD practices as part of a group adult reconstructive orthopaedic surgery specialist practice in Menlo Park, CA. He graduated from University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine in 1991 and has 35+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, arthritis, and hypertension (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 90.67/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 74% of MIPS-scored doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1647dNPPES updated 2021-11-19 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California
Contact & Location
Practice Location
1706 El Camino Real Ste 101, Menlo Park, CA 94027-4127
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 74% of doctors in California on federal quality measures.
MIPS Score
202390.67/100
California avg: 78.6 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+7.1 pts)
Better than 74% of MIPS-scored doctors in CaliforniaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better14.38%
California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+9.3 pts)
14.38% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
2,310
Unique beneficiaries
Very high volumePrescription Recipients
121
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
153
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1k
Percentile rankings compared against 9,360 reporting peers in California.
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, Arthritis, and Hypertension.
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%↑ More patients than average (+26%) — 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
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
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$1.60M received from industry
3 transactions reported in 2024 ·Very High 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 2024, attributed to John Terry Dearborn's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1991
University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine
Board certified · Nov 18, 2021
Self-reported via NPPES
35 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Recognized by several state medical boards as a fellowship subspecialty program of orthopaedic surgery, adult reconstructive orthopaedic surgeons deal with reconstructive procedures such as joint arthroplasty (i.e., hip and knee), osteotomy, arthroscopy, soft-tissue reconstruction, and a variety of other adult reconstructive surgical procedures.
Taxonomy: 207XS0114X
Education & Training
University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine (Class of 1991)
Primary hospital affiliation: Psychiatric
CMS Certification Number: 184014
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery Care With John Terry Dearborn
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with John Terry Dearborn for cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups, blood pressure monitoring — no travel to Menlo Park 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 Terry Dearborn
Dr. Dearborn is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Menlo Park, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (650) 325-1395.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact John Terry Dearborn
Practice Location
1706 El Camino Real Ste 101, Menlo Park, CA 94027-4127
Mailing Address
1706 El Camino Real Ste 101, Menlo Park, CA 94027-4127
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