Dr. Howard Hoover Johnston , MD
Orthopaedic Surgery • Phoenix, AZ
Notice of NPI Deactivation & Inactive Practice Status
According to official public domain records published by CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) in the National Provider Identifier (NPPES) Registry, Dr. Howard Johnston has officially deactivated this NPI record and ceased active healthcare practice.
Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary
Dr. Howard Johnston, MD was a registered Orthopaedic Surgery practicing in Phoenix, AZ. Throughout an active medical career spanning 15 years, Dr. Johnston provided care at the practice location at 525 N 18TH ST until profile deactivation on 2022-04-12.
Historical Medicare Part B clinical services included initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least, established patient outpatient office visit, subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least. Public procedure reimbursement records and service volume details are provided below for historical transparency.
Practice Location & Contact Primary Location
525 N 18th St
Suite 503
Phoenix, AZ 850064102
Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights
Comparative analytics for Orthopaedic Surgery in Phoenix, AZ
Practicing in Phoenix, AZ (501 Statewide)
In-Person Office Visits Only
Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges
Performed Procedures & Service Volume
Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner
| HCPCS Code & Description | Services | Patients | Submitted Charge | Medicare Allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
99223
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes
|
42 | 40 | $232.00 | $187.42 |
|
99214
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
|
35 | 12 | $122.00 | $98.96 |
|
99232
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes
|
24 | 18 | $82.00 | $66.71 |
|
99231
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes
|
19 | 14 | $50.00 | $36.25 |
|
99215
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more
|
16 | 11 | $177.00 | $133.23 |
|
99233
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes
|
16 | 12 | $127.00 | $96.42 |
Medical Specialties & State Licenses
NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X
An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.
Practice Associates & Co-Workers
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Orthopaedic Surgery
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Career & Practice History Timeline
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Record deactivated on April 12, 2022
NPI status registered as active in NPPES database
Registered at 525 N 18TH ST, SUITE 503, PHOENIX, AZ 850064102 (Tel: 6022523829)
Registered at 8776 E SHEA BLVD, 106-325, SCOTTSDALE, AZ 852606629 (Tel: 6022523829)
Recorded as HOWARD JOHNSTON, M.D.
Orthopaedic Surgery (License #2929 in AZ)
First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.
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Mailing Address
8776 E Shea Blvd, 106-325
Scottsdale, AZ 852606629
Phone: 6022523829
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