Active NPI 1477672046 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Ronald M Johnson , MD

Surgery • La Mesa, CA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Ronald Johnson, MD is a certified Surgery practicing in La Mesa, CA. With approximately 58 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Illinois College Of Med (Chi/Peor/Rock/Chm-Urb) in 1968, Dr. Johnson delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 5360 JACKSON DRIVE.

Dr. Johnson accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include partial removal of spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves, partial removal of middle spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves, replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

5360 Jackson Drive
Ste 100

La Mesa, CA 91943

Telephone 6194625900

Fax 6194629899

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Ronald M Johnson Md Medical Corp Facility NPI 1013269182

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Illinois College Of Med (Chi/peor/rock/chm-Urb)

Graduation Year

1968

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Surgery in La Mesa, CA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

58 Yrs +18.4 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 39.6 Yrs

State Avg: 27.4 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

9 Specialists

Practicing in La Mesa, CA (3346 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

11.1% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

82.2% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Johnson (58 Years) 58 Yrs

La Mesa Specialty Average (39.6 Years) 39.6 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
63048 Partial removal of spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves	32	15	$250.00	$32.72
63047 Partial removal of middle spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves	15	15	$810.00	$156.40

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
63048 Partial removal of spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves	40	16	$250.00	$33.33
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	29	27	$1275.86	$213.40
27393 Lengthening of hamstring tendon	20	18	$375.00	$43.21
20985 Computer-assisted surgery for muscle and bone procedure	19	18	$112.00	$23.48
63047 Partial removal of middle spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves	16	16	$750.00	$159.57
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	13	13	$1336.54	$213.62

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
63048 Partial removal of spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves	78	34	$253.21	$34.04
63047 Partial removal of middle spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves	34	34	$750.00	$162.75
23472 Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder	12	12	$1100.00	$244.26
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	12	12	$1250.00	$216.59
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	11	11	$1272.73	$216.47

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
63048 Partial removal of spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves	56	23	$267.86	$34.55
63047 Partial removal of middle spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves	24	24	$760.31	$174.16
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	18	16	$1250.00	$218.46
27393 Lengthening of hamstring tendon	14	12	$375.80	$43.76
20985 Computer-assisted surgery for muscle and bone procedure	14	12	$112.25	$24.28

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
63048 Partial removal of spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves	82	34	$451.22	$34.74
63047 Partial removal of middle spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves	35	34	$777.50	$158.14
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	18	17	$1250.00	$230.08
27393 Lengthening of hamstring tendon	16	15	$378.75	$46.63
20985 Computer-assisted surgery for muscle and bone procedure	15	14	$112.50	$24.64
22612 Fusion of spine in lower back	12	12	$1112.50	$244.15
22845 Placement of stabilizing device to front, 2-3 spine bone segments	11	11	$584.12	$120.10
22551 Fusion of upper spine bone with removal of disc and release of spinal cord or nerve, 1 disc	11	11	$1294.32	$283.68

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
63048 Partial removal of spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves	87	61	$414.08	$34.02
63047 Partial removal of middle spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves	62	62	$832.02	$150.86
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	20	19	$1250.00	$223.98
22612 Fusion of spine in lower back	20	20	$1112.50	$259.35
23472 Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder	17	17	$1257.53	$240.73
20985 Computer-assisted surgery for muscle and bone procedure	17	16	$112.50	$24.01
27393 Lengthening of hamstring tendon	15	14	$378.55	$42.70
22614 Fusion of additional segment of spine	13	13	$538.46	$62.98
22845 Placement of stabilizing device to front, 2-3 spine bone segments	13	13	$686.54	$117.17
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	13	12	$1250.00	$224.11
22842 Placement of stabilizing device to back, 3-6 spine bone segments	13	13	$607.50	$123.06
22551 Fusion of upper spine bone with removal of disc and release of spinal cord or nerve, 1 disc	12	12	$1347.76	$276.39

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
63048 Partial removal of spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves	119	50	$251.16	$33.87
63047 Partial removal of middle spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves	52	50	$788.99	$154.71
22614 Fusion of additional segment of spine	21	12	$313.07	$62.71
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	17	16	$1250.00	$222.85
22612 Fusion of spine in lower back	14	13	$1110.71	$257.93
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	13	13	$1250.00	$223.06
22551 Fusion of upper spine bone with removal of disc and release of spinal cord or nerve, 1 disc	12	12	$1262.60	$274.95
23472 Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder	12	12	$1100.83	$239.55
22842 Placement of stabilizing device to back, 3-6 spine bone segments	11	11	$606.14	$122.43
22845 Placement of stabilizing device to front, 2-3 spine bone segments	11	11	$515.91	$116.65

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
63048 Partial removal of spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves	108	45	$300.93	$33.97
63047 Partial removal of middle spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves	47	45	$765.74	$150.30
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	19	19	$1217.11	$221.96
22612 Fusion of spine in lower back	16	15	$1107.81	$257.80
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	15	15	$1250.00	$222.05
22614 Fusion of additional segment of spine	15	11	$310.73	$62.98
23472 Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder	13	13	$1100.00	$238.62

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License CA G19831

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

00G19831 (CA)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active July 08, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 08, 2007

Registered at 5360 JACKSON DRIVE, STE 100, LA MESA, CA 91943 (Tel: 6194625900)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 08, 2007

Registered at PO BOX 2507, LA MESA, CA 919432507 (Tel: 6194625900)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 08, 2007

Recorded as RONALD JOHNSON, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 08, 2007

Surgery (License #G19831 in CA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration March 28, 2007

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1477672046

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: March 28, 2007

Last Update: July 08, 2007

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

Po Box 2507

La Mesa, CA 919432507

Phone: 6194625900

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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