John A Kearney, MD
Sports Medicine Family Medicine
John A Kearney is a Sports Medicine Family Medicine specialist based in Sun City, AZ with over 24 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: SPORTS MEDICINE
Patients across AZ can see John a Kearney, MD in person in Sun City or via virtual visit — no travel required. He graduated from University of Arizona College of Medicine in 2002 and has 24+ years of clinical experience. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, arthritis, and hypertension (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 82.49/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 66% of MIPS-scored doctors in Arizona
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 424dNPPES updated 2025-03-26 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Arizona Medical Board
Contact & Location
Practice Location
10494 W Thunderbird Blvd Ste 102, Sun City, AZ 85351-3058
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in Arizona.
MIPS Score
202382.49/100
Arizona avg: 77.5 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-1.1 pts)
Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in ArizonaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better42.22%
Arizona avg: 6.7 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+37.1 pts)
42.22% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
451
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
87
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
180
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $2k
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 High Cholesterol, Arthritis, and Hypertension.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
US avg: 18.1%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$366 received from industry
3 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low 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 a Kearney's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2002
University of Arizona College of Medicine
Board certified · Mar 25, 2025
Self-reported via NPPES
24 years in practice
Experienced
A family medicine physician that is trained to be responsible for continuous care in the field of sports medicine, not only for the enhancement of health and fitness, but also for the prevention of injury and illness. A sports medicine physician must have knowledge and experience in the promotion of wellness and the prevention of injury. Knowledge about special areas of medicine such as exercise physiology, biomechanics, nutrition, psychology, physical rehabilitation, epidemiology, physical evaluation, injuries (treatment and prevention and referral practice) and the role of exercise in promoting a healthy lifestyle are essential to the practice of sports medicine. The sports medicine physician requires special education to provide the knowledge to improve the health care of the individual engaged in physical exercise (sports) whether as an individual or in team participation.
Taxonomy: 207QS0010X
Education & Training
University of Arizona College of Medicine (Class of 2002)
Mailing address
18444 N 25th Ave Ste 310, Phoenix, AZ 85023-1266
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 100072
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Sports Medicine Care With John a Kearney
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with John a Kearney for cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups, blood pressure monitoring — no travel to Sun City 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 a Kearney
NPI records show Dr. Kearney as active with telehealth listed in Sun City, AZ. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (623) 537-5600.
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 a Kearney
Practice Location
10494 W Thunderbird Blvd Ste 102, Sun City, AZ 85351-3058
Mailing Address
18444 N 25th Ave Ste 310, Phoenix, AZ 85023-1266
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