Juan Carlos Pequeno, MD
Addiction Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology
Juan Carlos Pequeno is an Addiction Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Needles, CA with over 40 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Juan Carlos Pequeno, MD has been part of the Needles medical community since 2005 in group practice. With 40+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the Needles area. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, mood disorders, and high cholesterol.
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 83% of reporting doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1980dNPPES updated 2020-12-21 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California
Contact & Location
Practice Location
1600 Bailey Ave Ste 2, Needles, CA 92363-3105
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better93.1%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+10.3 pts)
Better than 83% of reporting doctors in CaliforniaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
97
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
129
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
2,948
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $608k
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.
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, Mood Disorders, and High Cholesterol.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+17%) — a focus area for this doctor
A serious mental disorder affecting thinking, emotions, and behavior
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+7%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor
Nicotine dependence and tobacco-related health complications
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$227 received from industry
8 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low 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 Juan Carlos Pequeno's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Dec 20, 2020
Self-reported via NPPES
40 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Addiction Psychiatry is a subspecialty of psychiatry that focuses on evaluation and treatment of individuals with alcohol, drug, or other substance-related disorders, and of individuals with dual diagnosis of substance-related and other psychiatric disorders.
Taxonomy: 2084P0802X
Mailing address
303 E Vanderbilt Way, San Bernardino, CA 92415-0026
Differs from practice location
Virtual Addiction Psychiatry Care With Juan Carlos Pequeno
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Juan Carlos Pequeno for blood pressure monitoring, mood disorder follow-ups, cholesterol management — no travel to Needles 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 Carlos Pequeno
NPI records show Dr. Pequeno as active with telehealth listed in Needles, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (760) 326-9313.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Juan Carlos Pequeno
Practice Location
1600 Bailey Ave Ste 2, Needles, CA 92363-3105
Mailing Address
303 E Vanderbilt Way, San Bernardino, CA 92415-0026
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