John Kevin Ekman, FNP- C, PMHNP

Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

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.

(928) 428-6554Safford, AZ
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

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
1 of 438 Nurse Practitioner providers in AZSee all Nurse Practitioner in Safford22+ years experienceNPI since 2005

Older · 6481dNPPES updated 2008-08-25 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Arizona Medical Board

Contact & Location

Practice Location

624 W 8th St, Safford, AZ 85546-2807

Fax: (928) 428-7266
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

90.4%

Arizona avg: 84.7 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+7.6 pts)

Typical range among reporting doctors in Arizona

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

47

Unique beneficiaries

Boutique practice

Prescription 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.

Patient Condition Panel

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.

Mood Disorders
62%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+21%)55%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+21%) — a focus area for this doctor

Bipolar Disorder
43%

A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows

Depression
Higher than avg (+8%)40%

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

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-38%)32%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-38%) — less common here

Schizophrenia
32%

A serious mental disorder affecting thinking, emotions, and behavior

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-40%)30%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-40%) — less common here

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-21%)28%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-21%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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.

Career Journey
  1. 22 years in practice

    Experienced

Nurse PractitionerPsychiatric/Mental Health in SaffordPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

Definition to come...

Taxonomy: 363LP0808X

Practice Footprint

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.

Verified across 4 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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