John Chijioke Ihejirika, MD
John Chijioke Ihejirika is a Family Medicine specialist based in Bakersfield, CA with over 20 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
John Chijioke Ihejirika, MD has been part of the Bakersfield medical community since 2018 in group practice. He has been in practice for 20+ years. Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family.
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 20% of reporting doctors in California
- Uses generic medications more than 69% of reporting doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
7800 Niles St, Bakersfield, CA 93306-4922
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better4.96%
California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-0.1 pts)
4.96% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better90.6%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+7.8 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in CaliforniaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Prescription Recipients
418
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
2,158
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $90k
Percentile rankings compared against 9,360 reporting peers in California.
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.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · May 22, 2022
Self-reported via NPPES
20 years in practice
Experienced
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
Mailing address
Po Box 1559, Bakersfield, CA 93302-1559
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 190184
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Family Medicine Care With John Chijioke Ihejirika
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with John Chijioke Ihejirika for follow-ups, medication reviews, and ongoing care — no travel to Bakersfield 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 Chijioke Ihejirika
NPI records show Dr. Ihejirika as active with telehealth listed in Bakersfield, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (661) 328-4284.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D. See Data Methodology.
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Contact John Chijioke Ihejirika
Practice Location
7800 Niles St, Bakersfield, CA 93306-4922
Mailing Address
Po Box 1559, Bakersfield, CA 93302-1559
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