John G Gustafson, MD
Interventional Cardiology Internal Medicine
John G Gustafson is an Interventional Cardiology Internal Medicine specialist based in Kalamazoo, MI with over 32 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE (CARDIOLOGY)
Patients across MI can see John G Gustafson, MD in person in Kalamazoo or via virtual visit — no travel required. A Wayne State University School of Medicine graduate since 1994, he brings 32+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and ischemic_heart. CMS MIPS quality score: 82.04/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 25% of reporting doctors in Michigan
- Federal MIPS score higher than 33% of MIPS-scored doctors in Michigan
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
1722 Shaffer St Suite 1, Kalamazoo, MI 49048-1633
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202382.04/100
Michigan avg: 85.2 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-1.6 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better83.3%
Michigan avg: 83.5 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+0.5 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
947
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
1,003
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
6,932
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.25M
Percentile rankings compared against 1,194 reporting peers in Michigan.
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 Ischemic Heart Disease.
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
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+33%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+7%) — a focus area for this doctor
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↑ More patients than average (+18%) — a focus area for this doctor
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%↑ More patients than average (+11%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$938 received from industry
21 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 G Gustafson's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1994
Wayne State University School of Medicine
32 years in practice
Senior practitioner
An area of medicine within the subspecialty of cardiology, which uses specialized imaging and other diagnostic techniques to evaluate blood flow and pressure in the coronary arteries and chambers of the heart and uses technical procedures and medications to treat abnormalities that impair the function of the cardiovascular system.
Taxonomy: 207RI0011X
Education & Training
Wayne State University School of Medicine (Class of 1994)
Virtual Interventional Cardiology Care With John G Gustafson
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with John G Gustafson for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — no travel to Kalamazoo 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 G Gustafson
Dr. Gustafson is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Kalamazoo, MI. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (269) 381-3963.
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 G Gustafson
Practice Location
1722 Shaffer St Suite 1, Kalamazoo, MI 49048-1633
Mailing Address
1722 Shaffer St Suite 1, Kalamazoo, MI 49048-1633
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