John Kevin Ekman, FNP- C, PMHNP
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
John Kevin Ekman is a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner based in Safford, AZ with over 22 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Patients across AZ can see John Kevin Ekman, FNP- C, PMHNP in person in Safford or via virtual visit — no travel required. He has been practicing since 2005 — over 22 years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have mood disorders, anxiety, and bipolar disorder.
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 68% of reporting doctors in Arizona
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
624 W 8th St, Safford, AZ 85546-2807
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better90.4%
Arizona avg: 84.7 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+7.6 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in ArizonaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
47
Unique beneficiaries
Boutique practicePrescription Recipients
149
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
2,513
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $532k
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 Mood Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, and Bipolar Disorder.
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+21%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+8%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-38%) — less common here
A serious mental disorder affecting thinking, emotions, and behavior
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-40%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-21%) — 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.
22 years in practice
Experienced
Definition to come...
Taxonomy: 363LP0808X
Mailing address
510 23rd St., Safford, AZ 85546
Differs from practice location
Virtual Psychiatric/Mental Health Care With John Kevin Ekman
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with John Kevin Ekman for mood disorder follow-ups, anxiety counseling, bipolar management — no travel to Safford 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 Kevin Ekman
NPI records show Dr. Ekman as active with telehealth listed in Safford, AZ. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (928) 428-6554.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact John Kevin Ekman
Practice Location
624 W 8th St, Safford, AZ 85546-2807
Mailing Address
510 23rd St., Safford, AZ 85546
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