John Phillip Okerblom, MD
Patients across CA can see John Phillip Okerblom, MD in person in Santa Maria or via virtual visit — no travel required. He graduated from University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine in 1979 and has 47+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 23% of reporting doctors in California
- Uses generic medications more than 34% of reporting doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 803dNPPES updated 2024-02-23 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
915 E Stowell Rd Ste B, Santa Maria, CA 93454-7010
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 = better4.37%
California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-0.7 pts)
4.37% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better84.1%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+1.3 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
507
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
483
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
9,258
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.57M
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.
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 Arthritis.
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
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+14%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+13%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — 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 (-5%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$1.9k received from industry
106 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 Phillip Okerblom's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1979
Keck School of Medicine of Usc
Board certified · Feb 22, 2024
CMS-verified certification date
47 years in practice
Senior practitioner
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
Education & Training
University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine (Class of 1979)
Mailing address
915 E Stowell Rd Suite B, Santa Maria, CA 93454-7009
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 190144
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NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with John Phillip Okerblom for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Santa Maria 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 Phillip Okerblom
Dr. Okerblom is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Santa Maria, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (805) 938-7444.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact John Phillip Okerblom
Practice Location
915 E Stowell Rd Ste B, Santa Maria, CA 93454-7010
Mailing Address
915 E Stowell Rd Suite B, Santa Maria, CA 93454-7009
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