Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Eric Johnson, MD
Interventional Cardiology · Oakland, CA
Practice pattern: Remote & Electrophysiology
— Practice combining remote and electrophysiology services
Speaking/Promotional
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Johnson
Dr. Eric Johnson is an interventional cardiology specialist in Oakland, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Johnson performed 3,121 Medicare services across 2,395 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Johnson received a total of $81,636 from 20 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 145 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in interventional cardiology. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Johnson is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 19 years in practice
▲ Top 38% volume in CA
$81,636 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗3,121
Medicare services
Top 38% in CA for interventional cardiology
2,395
Unique beneficiaries
$85
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~164 Medicare services per year of practice
Top procedures by volume
Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.
| Procedure | Volume | Avg. paid | Avg. submitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
401 | $108 | $695 |
| Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
335 | $98 | $360 |
| Remote monitoring of implantable heart device, up to 30 days Remote evaluation of an implanted heart or blood vessel monitoring system over a period of up to 30 days. |
334 | $22 | $101 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity Subsequent hospital inpatient or observation care for an existing patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 50 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
267 | $105 | $365 |
| Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead A standard heart rhythm test using at least 12 leads to record electrical activity. A healthcare provider interprets the results and provides a written report. |
253 | $12 | $111 |
| Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter. |
225 | $147 | $450 |
| Remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days Remote evaluation of a pacemaker or implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the last check. |
152 | $23 | $156 |
| Remote pacemaker monitoring, 90 days Remote assessment of a pacemaker system, including single, dual, multiple lead, or leadless devices, performed up to 90 days apart. |
144 | $25 | $137 |
| EKG interpretation and report A standard electrocardiogram test that records the heart's electrical activity using at least 12 leads. The service includes a professional interpretation of the results and a written report. |
138 | $7 | $61 |
| Initial hospital admission, high complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 75 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
110 | $154 | $751 |
| Critical care, first 30-74 min Emergency medical care for a critically ill or injured patient lasting between 30 and 74 minutes. This service involves direct patient care and medical decision making to stabilize the patient. |
91 | $183 | $1,240 |
| New patient office visit (45-59 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter. |
72 | $131 | $544 |
| Ultrasound of head and neck blood flow, bilateral An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to visualize and assess blood flow in the vessels of both the head and the neck. |
70 | $176 | $1,072 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in the arm or leg. The test uses sound waves to check blood flow and may include compression and other maneuvers. |
51 | $160 | $966 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while monitoring the electrocardiogram, with physician review of the results. |
35 | $12 | $177 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
34 | $61 | $345 |
| Echocardiogram with color Doppler An ultrasound of the heart that uses color imaging to visualize blood flow, measure flow rate, and assess valve function. |
33 | $15 | $292 |
| Complete ultrasound of aorta, vena cava, groin vessels or bypass grafts A complete ultrasound exam of the aorta, vena cava, groin vessels, or bypass grafts. This imaging test uses sound waves to visualize these blood vessels. |
30 | $104 | $778 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while an electrocardiogram is monitored under physician supervision. |
29 | $18 | $157 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 29 | $180 | $617 |
| Moderate sedation during GI endoscopy Sedation services provided by the physician performing a gastrointestinal endoscopic procedure. This requires an independent trained observer to assist in monitoring the patient. |
29 | $5 | $235 |
| Cardiac catheterization | 27 | $223 | $1,171 |
| Ultrasound of heart blood vessel or graft An ultrasound exam to evaluate blood flow in a heart blood vessel or graft, including a radiologist's review of the initial vessel. |
25 | $78 | $416 |
| Stress echocardiogram An ultrasound of the heart performed while at rest and during exercise or drug-induced stress to evaluate heart function under different conditions. |
25 | $57 | $592 |
| Stress echocardiogram with ECG monitoring An ultrasound of the heart performed while monitoring heart rhythm during rest, exercise, or medication-induced stress, followed by a review and report of the findings. |
23 | $191 | $1,067 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts An imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the blood vessels in the legs or any surgical grafts present. |
22 | $202 | $1,120 |
| Coronary stent placement A procedure to insert a stent into a coronary artery or its branch to keep it open, using balloon dilation during the process. |
21 | $413 | $2,234 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while monitoring the electrocardiogram under physician supervision and review. |
21 | $50 | $520 |
| Follow-up ultrasound of heart blood flow, valves and chambers An ultrasound exam that follows up on the heart's blood flow, valves, and chambers. It uses sound waves to create images of the heart's structure and function. |
19 | $25 | $197 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in one arm or leg using compression and other maneuvers to assess blood flow and check for blockages. |
19 | $100 | $658 |
| Hospital discharge management, 30+ min This service covers the care provided by a physician or qualified healthcare professional on the day a patient is discharged from the hospital. It requires more than 30 minutes of total time spent on the day of discharge. |
16 | $103 | $426 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound test that uses sound waves to create images of the heart's blood flow, valves, and chambers. |
15 | $15 | $176 |
| Sedation by physician, initial 15 minutes Administration of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by the physician performing a procedure. This code covers the initial 15 minutes of sedation for patients aged 5 years or older. |
13 | $11 | $235 |
| Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving moderate-level medical decision making, with at least 55 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
13 | $115 | $509 |
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.
27.0% high complexity
12.2% medium
60.7% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$81,636
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $11,662/year across 7 years
Top 11% in CA for interventional cardiology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
20
Companies
145
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment profile
Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$64,143 (78.6%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$13,915 (17.0%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$3,579 (4.4%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$14,139
2023
$129
2022
$68
2021
$73
2020
$83
2019
$25,825
2018
$41,319
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$13,915
Boston Scientific Corporation
$187
Abbott Laboratories
$38
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$64,183
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$13,915
Abbott Laboratories
$1,638
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$570
Boston Scientific Corporation
$403
ABIOMED
$318
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$170
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$121
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$70
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$48
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$37
Shockwave Medical, Inc
$29
HeartFlow, Inc.
$29
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$23
Medtronic, Inc.
$23
PORTOLA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$15
CathWorks, Inc.
$13
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$12
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$11
ACIST MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC.
$8
Top 3 companies account for 97.7% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(6571) Eagle Eye · 2ND GEN CENTRIMAG PRIMARY CONSOLE · BEVYXXA · CVI CONSUMABLES · ELIQUIS · EMBLEM · Edwards SAPIEN 3 Ultra Transcatheter Heart Valve · FARXIGA · FFRangio System · FFRct · GENERAL BRADY · HeartMate 3 Left Ventricular Dev · Hi-Torque Whisper guide wire · IGT D Coronary · IGT_D Coronary · IVUS Systems · Impella · Inpefa · KENGREAL · LUX-Dx Insertable Cardiac Monitor · ONYX FRONTIER · ROTABLATOR · ROTAPRO · Resolute · SHOCKWAVE IVL SYSTEM WITH THE SHOCKWAVE C2 CORONARY IVL CATHETER · SQ RX PULSE GENERATOR · Tailor Flexible Ring and Band · VIGILANT · Valve Repair Flexible Rings and Bands · Vascular Lithotripsy · WATCHMAN Access System · XARELTO · Xience Sierra Coronary Stent System · Xience V coronary stent system
Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →
The majority of payments (79%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in interventional cardiology and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware.
Geographic Context
Interventional cardiologists within 10 mi
50
Per 100K population
3.0
County median income
$126,240
Nearest hospital
ALTA BATES SUMMIT MEDICAL CENTER
0.0 mi
0.0 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | Weekly updates |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | Monthly updates |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not public | N/A |
This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Johnson is a remote & electrophysiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 11% of CA peers, with 19 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Johnson experienced with echocardiogram, transthoracic?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Johnson performed 401 echocardiogram, transthoracic services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Johnson receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Johnson received a total of $81,636 from 20 companies across 145 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Johnson's costs compare to other interventional cardiologists in Oakland?
Dr. Johnson's average Medicare payment per service is $85. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Johnson) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →
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All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.
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