John Burr Schlaerth, MD

Gynecologic Oncology Obstetrics & Gynecology

Obstetrics & Gynecology

(661) 326-1401Bakersfield, CA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

John Burr Schlaerth, MD has practiced obstetrics & gynecology for 58+ years, working in group practice. He graduated from State University of New York at Buffalo School of Medicine in 1968 and has 58+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, hypertension, and cancer (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 85.73/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 26% of reporting doctors in California
  • Federal MIPS score higher than 61% of MIPS-scored doctors in California
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 79 Obstetrics & Gynecology providers in CASee all Obstetrics & Gynecology in Bakersfield58+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 5378dNPPES updated 2011-08-15 · verify on CMS

Contact & Location

Practice Location

2011 19th Street, Bakersfield, CA 93301-4211

Fax: (661) 326-1411
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in California, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

MIPS Score

2023

85.73/100

California avg: 78.6 · US avg: 83.6

Higher than most doctors nationally(+2.1 pts)

Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in California

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

81%

California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8

Lower than most doctors nationally(-1.8 pts)

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

97

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

32

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

137

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $18k

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.

Patient Condition Panel

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, Hypertension, and Cancer.

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+3%)73%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor

Cancer
Higher than avg (+42%)63%

Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts

US avg: 20.8%

↑ More patients than average (+42%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+4%)53%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+9%)43%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↑ More patients than average (+9%) — a focus area for this doctor

Ischemic Heart Disease
Lower than avg (-2%)30%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here

Anxiety Disorders
Lower than avg (-7%)27%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here

Mood Disorders
22%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$208 received from industry

2 transactions reported in 2018 ·Low tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

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 2018, attributed to John Burr Schlaerth's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1968

    Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at Suny Buffalo

  2. 58 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

An obstetrician/gynecologist who provides consultation and comprehensive management of patients with gynecologic cancer, including those diagnostic and therapeutic procedures necessary for the total care of the patient with gynecologic cancer and resulting complications.

Taxonomy: 207VX0201X

Education & Training

State University of New York at Buffalo School of Medicine (Class of 1968)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

P.O. Box 8410, Pasadena, CA 91109-8410

Differs from practice location

Primary hospital affiliation: Psychiatric

CMS Certification Number: 194086

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Virtual Gynecologic Oncology Care With John Burr Schlaerth

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with John Burr Schlaerth for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, follow-up consultations — 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 Burr Schlaerth

Dr. Schlaerth is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Bakersfield, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (661) 326-1401.

Verified across 6 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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