John L Petersen, MD
Interventional Cardiology Internal Medicine
John L Petersen is an Interventional Cardiology Internal Medicine specialist based in Roxboro, NC with over 31 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE (CARDIOLOGY)
With over 31 years in internal medicine, John L Petersen, MD is a long-established interventional cardiology internal medicine specialist in Roxboro. A University of Washington School of Medicine graduate since 1995, he brings 31+ years of experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and ischemic_heart (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 80.13/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 11% of MIPS-scored doctors in North Carolina
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 2054dNPPES updated 2020-10-07 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at North Carolina Medical Board
How Does This Doctor Compare?
MIPS Score
202380.13/100
North Carolina avg: 91.2 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-3.5 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Medicare Patients
1,097
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
570
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
4,531
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $849k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,349 reporting peers in North Carolina.
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 (+17%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%↑ More patients than average (+21%) — 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 (+17%) — 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 (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$132 received from industry
1 transaction 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 L Petersen's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1995
University of Washington School of Medicine
Board certified · Oct 6, 2020
Self-reported via NPPES
31 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
University of Washington School of Medicine (Class of 1995)
Virtual Interventional Cardiology Care With John L Petersen
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with John L Petersen for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — no travel to Roxboro 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 L Petersen
Dr. Petersen is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Roxboro, NC. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (336) 599-2121.
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 L Petersen
Practice Location
615 Ridge Rd, Roxboro, NC 27573-4629
Mailing Address
615 Ridge Rd, Roxboro, NC 27573-4629
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