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Dr. Howard Hoover Johnston , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery • Phoenix, AZ

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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.

Registration / Start Date February 21, 2007
NPI Deactivation Date April 12, 2022
Total Practice Duration ~15 Years of Practice (2007 – 2022)

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

Practice Address

525 N 18th St
Suite 503

Phoenix, AZ 850064102

Telephone 6022523829
Fax 6022523846
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 J. David Hurtado, M.d. Facility NPI 1629064993

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Orthopaedic Surgery in Phoenix, AZ

Active Practitioner
Practitioner Clinical Experience
Active
City Avg: 24.6 Yrs
State Avg: 26.8 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
144 Specialists

Practicing in Phoenix, AZ (501 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
9.7% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
21.7% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2017)
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

Orthopaedic Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License AZ 2929

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

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

1 Associated Practitioners
Dr. Gregory Grant , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery

NPI 1699711838

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

7 Historical Events
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NPI Profile Deactivated April 12, 2022

Record deactivated on April 12, 2022

NPI Profile Active October 24, 2014

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location October 24, 2014

Registered at 525 N 18TH ST, SUITE 503, PHOENIX, AZ 850064102 (Tel: 6022523829)

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Updated Business Mailing Address October 24, 2014

Registered at 8776 E SHEA BLVD, 106-325, SCOTTSDALE, AZ 852606629 (Tel: 6022523829)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated October 24, 2014

Recorded as HOWARD JOHNSTON, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) October 24, 2014

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #2929 in AZ)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration February 21, 2007

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1346385549
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: February 21, 2007
Last Update: October 24, 2014
Deactivation Date: April 12, 2022

Mailing Address

8776 E Shea Blvd, 106-325

Scottsdale, AZ 852606629

Phone: 6022523829

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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