John M Strother, M.D

Hematology & Oncology

Internal Medicine

Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

John M Strother, M.D practices as part of a group hematology & oncology specialist practice in Salem, OR. He graduated from Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine in 2000 and has 26+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and cancer (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 86.23/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Federal MIPS score higher than 24% of MIPS-scored doctors in Oregon
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 53 Internal Medicine providers in ORSee all Internal Medicine in Salem26+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 1003dNPPES updated 2023-08-07 · verify on CMS

Contact & Location

Practice Location

875 Oak St Se Suite 4030, Salem, OR 97301-3975

Fax: (503) 561-6440
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

MIPS Score

2023

86.23/100

Oregon avg: 89.5 · US avg: 83.6

Higher than most doctors nationally(+2.6 pts)

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

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

7.38%

Oregon avg: 7 · US avg: 5.1

Lower than most doctors nationally(+2.3 pts)

7.38% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Medicare Patients

501

Unique beneficiaries

High volume

Prescription Recipients

368

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

2,291

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $5.02M

Percentile rankings compared against 1,341 reporting peers in Oregon.

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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Cancer.

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-5%)65%

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

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-12%)58%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here

Cancer
Higher than avg (+31%)52%

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

US avg: 20.8%

↑ More patients than average (+31%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-13%)36%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-13%) — less common here

Chronic Kidney Disease
Lower than avg (-3%)27%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here

Diabetes
Lower than avg (-8%)26%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here

Anxiety Disorders
Lower than avg (-10%)24%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here

Ischemic Heart Disease
Lower than avg (-10%)22%

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

US avg: 31.7%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

Industry Payment Transparency

$554 received from industry

27 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate 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 2024, attributed to John M Strother'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 · 2000

    Penn State College of Medicine

  2. Board certified · Aug 6, 2023

    CMS-verified certification date

  3. 26 years in practice

    Experienced

Internal MedicineHematology & Oncology in SalemAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

An internist doctor of osteopathy that specializes in the treatment of the combination of hematology and oncology disorders. A doctor of osteopathy that is board eligible/certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine WAS able to obtain a Certificate of Special Qualifications in the field of Hematology and Oncology. The Certificate is NO longer offered.

Taxonomy: 207RH0003X

Education & Training

Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine (Class of 2000)

Virtual Hematology & Oncology Care With John M Strother

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

Schedule a virtual visit with John M Strother for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — no travel to Salem 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 M Strother

Dr. Strother is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Salem, OR. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (503) 561-6444.

Verified across 6 federal data sources

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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