John Anthony Difini, MD
Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology
John Anthony Difini is a Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Camp Lejeune, NC with over 44 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
John Anthony Difini, MD runs an independent neurology psychiatry & neurology specialist practice in Camp Lejeune, NC. Trained at Georgetown University School of Medicine (class of 1982), he has been practicing for over 44 years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and diabetes. CMS MIPS quality score: 93.27/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 95% of reporting doctors in North Carolina
- Federal MIPS score higher than 26% of MIPS-scored doctors in North Carolina
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
100 Brewster Blvd Naval Hospital, Camp Lejeune, NC 28547-2538
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202393.27/100
North Carolina avg: 91.2 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+9.7 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better97.6%
North Carolina avg: 83.1 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+14.8 pts)
Top 5% of reporting doctors in North CarolinaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
198
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
156
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,131
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $187k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,349 reporting peers in North Carolina.
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 Diabetes.
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
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+10%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
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 (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — 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 · 1982
Georgetown University School of Medicine
44 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
Georgetown University School of Medicine (Class of 1982)
Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With John Anthony Difini
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with John Anthony Difini for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, diabetes check-ins — no travel to Camp Lejeune 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 Anthony Difini
Dr. Difini is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Camp Lejeune, NC. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (910) 450-4159.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact John Anthony Difini
Practice Location
100 Brewster Blvd Naval Hospital, Camp Lejeune, NC 28547-2538
Mailing Address
100 Brewster Blvd Naval Hospital, Camp Lejeune, NC 28547-2538
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