John Deforest, D.O.
John Deforest is a Family Medicine specialist based in Beecher, IL with over 34 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
John Deforest, D.O. practices as part of a group family medicine physician practice in Beecher, IL. Trained at Chicago College of Osteopathy (class of 1992), he has been practicing for over 34 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 22% of reporting doctors in Illinois
- Uses generic medications more than 51% of reporting doctors in Illinois
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
715 S Dixie Hwy, Beecher, IL 60401-3668
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202314.78/100
Illinois avg: 88.6 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-68.8 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better3.92%
Illinois avg: 4.5 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-1.2 pts)
3.92% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better88.1%
Illinois avg: 82.9 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+5.3 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in IllinoisHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
598
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
720
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
11,631
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.16M
Percentile rankings compared against 2,844 reporting peers in Illinois.
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 (-11%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$1.7k received from industry
87 transactions reported in 2024 ·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 2024, attributed to John Deforest's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1992
Chicago College of Osteopathy
34 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
Chicago College of Osteopathy (Class of 1992)
Virtual Family Medicine Care With John Deforest
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with John Deforest for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Beecher 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 Deforest
NPI records show Dr. Deforest as active with telehealth listed in Beecher, IL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (708) 946-9330.
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 Deforest
Practice Location
715 S Dixie Hwy, Beecher, IL 60401-3668
Mailing Address
715 S Dixie Hwy, Beecher, IL 60401-3668
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