Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. John Tesser, MD

Rheumatology Physician (CMS: Rheumatology) · Phoenix, AZ

  • NPI 1427049220
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 99.2 / 100 · 2023
  • 49 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
9520 W Palm Ln Ste 220
Phoenix, AZ 850374403
(480) 443-8400
fax (480) 443-8697
Additional location
5681 W Beverly Ln Ste 100
Glendale, AZ 853069800
Mailing address
4550 E Bell RD Ste 170
Phoenix, AZ 850329385

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
October 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
August 19, 2022
Year of graduation
1977 — 49 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RR0500X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Arizona #11285
Medicaid
AZ #206319

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1427049220. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
251,844
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$3,725,928
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
J3262 Injection, tocilizumab, 1 mg 75,483 18 $6
J3111 Injection, romosozumab-aqqg, 1 mg 44,940 50 $10
J0717 Injection, certolizumab pegol, 1 mg (code may be used for medicare when drug administered under the direct supervision of a physician, not for use when drug is self administered) 43,200 15 $5
J0129 Injection, abatacept, 10 mg (code may be used for medicare when drug administered under the direct supervision of a physician, not for use when drug is self administered) 28,126 53 $42
J0897 Injection, denosumab, 1 mg 20,940 223 $23
J1602 Injection, golimumab, 1 mg, for intravenous use 20,891 35 $13
J1745 Injection, infliximab, excludes biosimilar, 10 mg 5,980 23 $33
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 1,309 548 $8
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 1,238 617 $124
80053 Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals 1,207 529 $10

In context: peer comparison

Among 9 peers in Phoenix Rheumatology Physician, average services per provider: 4,912. This provider delivers 51× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$91,926
Transactions
241
Manufacturers
15
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Ucb, INC. 33 $20,420.47
Genzyme Corporation 18 $17,381.51
Abbvie INC. 55 $17,146.71
Janssen Biotech, INC. 34 $16,907.30
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. 17 $7,639.40
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp 8 $5,195.72
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC 3 $3,669.13
Biogen, INC. 2 $2,044.00
Amgen INC. 28 $462.05
Lilly USA, LLC 14 $196.55
Pfizer INC. 10 $179.12
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation 8 $145.29
Radius Health, INC. 4 $95.54
Aurinia Pharma U.S., INC. 4 $91.14
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC 3 $75.76

By nature of payment

Compensation for Services Other Than Consulting, Including Serving As Faculty or As A Speaker at A Venue Other Than A Continuing Education Program
$50,664
Consulting Fee
$28,564
Travel and Lodging
$7,599
Food and Beverage
$5,099

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,403
Patients
535
Total drug cost
$931,138
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Methotrexate (Methotrexate Sodium) Brand 292 115 $10,541
Prednisone Generic 222 102 $2,458
Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate Generic 164 56 $11,446
Alendronate Sodium Generic 98 37 $1,437
Allopurinol Generic 77 26 $1,297
Leucovorin Calcium Generic 77 29 $1,353
Duloxetine Hcl Generic 70 25 $1,680
Gabapentin Generic 66 26 $2,459
Leflunomide Generic 66 27 $4,975
Sulfasalazine Generic 55 16 $1,429

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. John Tesser's medical specialty?
Dr. John Tesser practices Rheumatology Physician in Phoenix, AZ.
Where does Dr. John Tesser practice?
Dr. John Tesser practices at 9520 W Palm Ln Ste 220, Phoenix, AZ 850374403. Office phone: 4804438400.
What is Dr. John Tesser's NPI?
Dr. John Tesser's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1427049220, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. John Tesser accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. John Tesser accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. John Tesser commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, tocilizumab, 1 mg (HCPCS J3262); Injection, romosozumab-aqqg, 1 mg (HCPCS J3111); Injection, certolizumab pegol, 1 mg (code may be used for medicare when drug administered under the direct supervision of a physician, not for use when drug is self administered) (HCPCS J0717). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.