John Evan Tower, DO
Rheumatology Internal Medicine
John Evan Tower is a Rheumatology Internal Medicine specialist based in Rochester Hills, MI with over 41 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Patients across MI can see John Evan Tower, DO in person in Rochester Hills or via virtual visit — no travel required. He graduated from Michigan State University College of Human Medicine in 1985 and has 41+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).
Older · 172dNPPES updated 2025-12-03 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Michigan Board of Medicine
Contact & Location
Practice Location
1701 South Blvd E Ste 110, Rochester Hills, MI 48307-6118
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better10.98%
Michigan avg: 5.3 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+5.9 pts)
10.98% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
286
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
463
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
3,961
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.78M
Percentile rankings compared against 1,194 reporting peers in Michigan.
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%↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
US avg: 18.1%↑ More patients than average (+17%) — 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 (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$2.7k received from industry
99 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 Evan Tower's NPI.
Social Vulnerability Index: 0.65 / 1.00
Moderate vulnerabilityHe practices in a community where the CDC measures social vulnerability across socioeconomic status, household composition, racial/ethnic minority status, and housing/transportation factors. A higher index indicates more residents may face barriers accessing care.
Source: CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1985
Michigan State University College of Human Medicine
Board certified · Dec 2, 2025
Self-reported via NPPES
41 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Rheumatologists treat autoimmune and inflammatory conditions including rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, psoriatic arthritis, gout, osteoarthritis, and vasculitis. They manage biologic therapies and joint-preserving treatments.
Taxonomy: 207RR0500X
Education & Training
Michigan State University College of Human Medicine (Class of 1985)
Virtual Internal Medicine Care With John Evan Tower
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with John Evan Tower for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Rochester Hills 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 Evan Tower
Dr. Tower is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Rochester Hills, MI. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (248) 853-0803.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator · HRSA HPSA · CDC SVI. See Data Methodology.
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Contact John Evan Tower
Practice Location
1701 South Blvd E Ste 110, Rochester Hills, MI 48307-6118
Mailing Address
1701 South Blvd E Ste 110, Rochester Hills, MI 48307-6118
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