Juan C Penhos, MD
Juan C Penhos is a Legal Medicine specialist based in Sandusky, OH with over 53 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Patients across OH can see Juan C Penhos, MD in person in Sandusky or via virtual visit — no travel required. He graduated from George Washington University School of Medicine in 1973 and has 53+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 19% of reporting doctors in Ohio
- Uses generic medications more than 52% of reporting doctors in Ohio
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 6894dNPPES updated 2007-07-08 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at State Medical Board of Ohio
Contact & Location
Practice Location
3703 Columbus Ave, Sandusky, OH 44870-5719
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 = better3.86%
Ohio avg: 4.2 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-1.2 pts)
3.86% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better88.3%
Ohio avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+5.5 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in OhioHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
103
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
180
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
4,717
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $508k
Percentile rankings compared against 2,065 reporting peers in Ohio.
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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-26%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-13%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-13%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-13%) — 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 · 1973
George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences
53 years in practice
Senior practitioner
The specialty areas of medicine concerned with matters of, and relations with, substantive law and legal institutions; such as the conduct of medical examinations at crime scenes, performance of autopsies, giving of expert medical testimony in judicial proceedings, medical treatment of inmates of penal institutions, the practice of trauma medicine in law enforcement settings, and other clinical practice and medical science applications in the fields of law, law enforcement, and corrections.
Taxonomy: 173000000X
Education & Training
George Washington University School of Medicine (Class of 1973)
Virtual Legal Medicine Care With Juan C Penhos
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Juan C Penhos for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Sandusky 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 Juan C Penhos
Dr. Penhos is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Sandusky, OH. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (419) 625-8085.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Juan C Penhos
Practice Location
3703 Columbus Ave, Sandusky, OH 44870-5719
Mailing Address
3703 Columbus Ave, Sandusky, OH 44870-5719
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