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Active NPI 1942237078 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Christopher R Johnson , MD

Internal Medicine • Athens, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Christopher Johnson, MD is a certified Internal Medicine practicing in Athens, TX. With approximately 21 years of clinical experience since graduating from Texas A & M University System, Hsc, College Of Medicine in 2005, Dr. Johnson delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 117 MEDICAL CIR.

Dr. Johnson is affiliated with Lakeland Medical Associates and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg, established patient outpatient office visit, insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

117 Medical Cir

Athens, TX 757519003

Telephone 9036763200
Fax 9036763277
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Lakeland Medical Associates Facility NPI 1528063534

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Texas A & M University System, Hsc, College Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2005

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Internal Medicine in Athens, TX

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
21 Yrs +7.7 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 13.3 Yrs
State Avg: 26.2 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
5 Specialists

Practicing in Athens, TX (9538 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
58.9% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Johnson (21 Years) 21 Yrs
Athens Specialty Average (13.3 Years) 13.3 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
J1010 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg
3,440 65 $0.40 $0.13
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
744 280 $240.00 $121.56
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample
559 253 $10.00 $8.65
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count
485 247 $25.00 $7.53
80053 Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals
468 245 $70.00 $10.22
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg
365 74 $25.00 $0.98
80061 Blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides)
327 203 $75.00 $12.92
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
211 147 $150.00 $86.83
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention
205 69 $52.00 $13.61
84443 Blood test, thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)
168 110 $52.00 $16.46
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit
166 166 $155.00 $123.73
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine
138 135 $30.00 $29.40
90662 Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free
138 135 $93.73 $79.39
83036 Hemoglobin A1C level
129 60 $35.00 $9.52
81001 Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, automated
104 57 $22.00 $3.11
80048 Blood test, basic group of blood chemicals (calcium, total)
59 39 $50.00 $8.29
G0103 Prostate cancer screening; prostate specific antigen test (psa)
30 30 $55.00 $18.92
G0179 Physician re-certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians to affirm the initial imp
28 17 $65.00 $39.75
85651 Red blood cell sedimentation rate, to detect inflammation, non-automated
22 18 $18.00 $4.18
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg
19 19 $25.00 $6.35
82607 Cyanocobalamin (vitamin B-12) level
18 16 $78.00 $14.78
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint
17 14 $170.00 $61.99
84153 Psa (prostate specific antigen) measurement, total
16 16 $120.00 $18.02
82306 Vitamin d-3 level
15 14 $82.00 $29.01
87426 Detection test by immunoassay technique for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus
13 13 $150.00 $34.62
71046 X-ray of chest, 2 views
13 13 $80.00 $31.69

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2024-02-29
Internal Medicine Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207R00000X

State License TX K7562

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Pediatrics

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208000000X

State License TX K7562

A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive healthcare to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. A pediatrician deals with biological, social and environmental influences on the developing child, and with the impact of disease and dysfunction on development.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
092333603 (TX)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Railroad Medicare
P02707038
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Bcbs
H08VF37301

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Lakeland Medical Associates

117 Medical Cir, Athens, TX 757519003

Phone: 9036763200

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

17 Associated Practitioners
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Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Steven Koerth , MD

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NPI 1124023130

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Brandi Jones , FNP-C

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1255988937

Family Nurse Practitioner (Certified)

Dr. Joshua Splinter , MD

Internal Medicine

NPI 1306109228

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

10 Historical Events
🎓
Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) October 05, 2023

Internal Medicine (License #K7562 in TX)

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Updated Practice Location July 31, 2023

Registered at 117 MEDICAL CIR, ATHENS, TX 757519003 (Tel: 9036763200)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 31, 2023

Registered at 117 MEDICAL CIR, ATHENS, TX 757519003 (Tel: 9036763200)

🎓
Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 31, 2023

Pediatrics (License #K7562 in TX)

NPI Profile Active September 04, 2008

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍
Updated Practice Location September 04, 2008

Registered at 115 MEDICAL CIR, SUITE 108, ATHENS, TX 757519124 (Tel: 9036703185)

📍
Updated Business Mailing Address September 04, 2008

Registered at 115 MEDICAL CIRCLE, SUITE 108, ATHENS, TX 757519004 (Tel: 9036703185)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated September 04, 2008

Recorded as CHRISTOPHER JOHNSON, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) September 04, 2008

Internal Medicine (License #K7562 in TX)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 26, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1942237078
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: June 26, 2006
Last Update: March 06, 2024
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

117 Medical Cir

Athens, TX 757519003

Phone: 9036763200

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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