John Rinker, DO
John Rinker is a Family Medicine specialist based in Pontiac, IL with over 41 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: OSTEOPATHIC MANIPULATIVE MEDICINE
John Rinker, DO practices as part of a group family medicine physician practice in Pontiac, IL. He graduated from Midwestern University, Chicago College of Osteopathic Med in 1985 and has 41+ years of clinical experience. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 26% of reporting doctors in Illinois
- Uses generic medications more than 64% of reporting doctors in Illinois
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
1515 W Reynolds St, Pontiac, IL 61764-9673
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 = better3.16%
Illinois avg: 4.5 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-1.9 pts)
3.16% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better90%
Illinois avg: 82.9 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+7.2 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in IllinoisHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
266
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
393
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
7,094
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $590k
Percentile rankings compared against 2,844 reporting peers in Illinois.
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%↓ Fewer patients than average (-14%) — less common here
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-20%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-16%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1985
Midwestern University, Chicago College of Osteopathic Med
41 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
Midwestern University, Chicago College of Osteopathic Med (Class of 1985)
Virtual Family Medicine Care With John Rinker
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with John Rinker for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Pontiac 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 Rinker
Dr. Rinker is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Pontiac, IL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (815) 842-3381.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact John Rinker
Practice Location
1515 W Reynolds St, Pontiac, IL 61764-9673
Mailing Address
1515 W Reynolds St, Pontiac, IL 61764-9673
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