Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Steven Johnson, M.D
Gastroenterology · Salinas, CA
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
This page presents federal public records about Dr. Johnson from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Johnson
Dr. Steven Johnson is a gastroenterology specialist in Salinas, CA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Johnson performed 4,886 Medicare services across 3,729 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Johnson received a total of $10,038 from 42 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 452 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in gastroenterology. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. 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.
✓ 20 years in practice
▲ Top 2% volume in CA
$10,038 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗4,886
Medicare services
Top 2% in CA for gastroenterology
3,729
Unique beneficiaries
$63
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~244 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tissue pathology examination, moderate complexity A laboratory test where a pathologist examines tissue samples under a microscope to analyze cellular details. This intermediate complexity procedure involves specialized techniques to identify abnormalities in the tissue. |
1,546 | $30 | $106 |
| 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. |
650 | $4 | $100 |
| Colonoscopy with biopsy A procedure to collect tissue samples from the large intestine using a flexible tube with a camera. The samples are examined to check for abnormalities or disease. |
344 | $92 | $850 |
| Special stain test for organisms A laboratory test using special stains on tissue slides to identify microorganisms. The process includes the technical preparation of the slides and a professional interpretation of the results. |
337 | $78 | $150 |
| Bacterial culture, aerobic A laboratory test that grows and identifies bacteria capable of surviving in oxygen. The results help determine the presence of specific aerobic microorganisms. |
314 | $8 | $30 |
| Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy A procedure to collect tissue samples from the esophagus, stomach, or upper small intestine using a flexible tube with a camera. The samples are examined to check for abnormalities. |
306 | $95 | $850 |
| Colon polyp removal with endoscopic snare This procedure removes polyps or growths from the large bowel using a flexible tube with a camera and a wire loop tool. The snare is used to cut off the growths during the examination. |
270 | $216 | $850 |
| 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. |
169 | $98 | $250 |
| Liver stiffness measurement A non-invasive test that uses ultrasound or similar technology to measure the stiffness of liver tissue. This measurement helps assess the degree of liver fibrosis or scarring. |
147 | $24 | $125 |
| Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
120 | $67 | $150 |
| 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. |
119 | $126 | $300 |
| Colonoscopy for colorectal cancer screening A colonoscopy performed to screen for colorectal cancer in individuals who are not at high risk for the disease. |
86 | $182 | $850 |
| Dilation of esophagus | 71 | $33 | $850 |
| Colonoscopy A diagnostic exam of the large bowel using a flexible endoscope to visualize the interior of the colon. |
69 | $141 | $850 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an existing patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 35 minutes of time spent on the date of service. |
62 | $65 | $150 |
| Colonoscopy for colorectal cancer screening, high risk A colonoscopy performed to screen for colorectal cancer in individuals identified as being at high risk for the disease. |
55 | $187 | $850 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
44 | $26 | $100 |
| 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. |
43 | $98 | $269 |
| Tissue staining for diagnosis, initial A laboratory test where special stains are applied to tissue slides to help examine the cells and identify specific characteristics. |
29 | $58 | $150 |
| Upper endoscopy (EGD) A diagnostic exam of the esophagus, stomach, and upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope. |
28 | $88 | $850 |
| Injection beneath large bowel lining via endoscope A flexible endoscope is used to inject medication or fluid beneath the lining of the large intestine. |
26 | $14 | $850 |
| Endoscopy of digestive tract Imaging of the digestive tract performed from the inside using an endoscope. |
20 | $587 | $2,100 |
| Nuclear medicine exhaled breath sampling A nuclear medicine procedure used to collect and analyze samples of exhaled breath. |
17 | $11 | $75 |
| Nuclear medicine study of exhaled breath A nuclear medicine test that analyzes samples of exhaled breath. The procedure involves imaging or measuring radioactive tracers within the breath samples. |
14 | $93 | $225 |
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.
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$10,038
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,434/year across 7 years
Top 19% in CA for gastroenterology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
42
Companies
452
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.
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$9,953 (99.2%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$45 (0.5%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$40 (0.4%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$2,364
2023
$1,476
2022
$1,728
2021
$1,315
2020
$735
2019
$1,059
2018
$1,362
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ABBVIE INC.
$650
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$449
Intercept Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$312
VIVUS LLC
$182
PFIZER INC.
$172
Celltrion USA Inc.
$148
Lilly USA, LLC
$105
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$72
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$52
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$47
IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC
$45
AIMMUNE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$43
Celgene Corporation
$36
Madrigal Pharmaceuticals
$26
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$25
Top 3 companies account for 59.7% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
ABBVIE INC.
$1,665
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$1,229
AbbVie, Inc.
$916
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$824
AbbVie Inc.
$689
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$585
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$459
RedHill Biopharma Inc.
$415
Intercept Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$352
PFIZER INC.
$320
Celgene Corporation
$294
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$218
Celltrion USA Inc.
$193
VIVUS LLC
$182
Allergan Inc.
$147
Nestle HealthCare Nutrition Inc.
$134
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$127
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$125
Prometheus Laboratories Inc.
$113
Synergy Pharmaceuticals Inc
$107
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$105
Lilly USA, LLC
$105
INTERCEPT PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$94
Braintree Laboratories, Inc.
$84
Shionogi Inc
$72
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$66
IRONWOOD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC
$45
NESTLE HEALTHCARE NUTRITION INC.
$44
AIMMUNE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$43
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$43
Boston Scientific Corporation
$38
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$32
Madrigal Pharmaceuticals
$26
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$25
Allergan, Inc.
$21
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$20
Ardelyx, Inc.
$18
Echosens North America, Inc.
$16
Romark Laboratories, LC
$15
Axonics Modulation Technologies, Inc.
$13
Micro-tech Endoscopy USA, Inc.
$12
Acacia Pharma Inc
$9
Top 3 companies account for 38.0% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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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 →
Most payments (99%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Gastroenterologists within 10 mi
21
Per 100K population
4.8
County median income
$94,486
Nearest hospital
SALINAS VALLEY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
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 mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 2% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 19% of CA peers, with 20 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 tissue pathology examination, moderate complexity?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Johnson performed 1,546 tissue pathology examination, moderate complexity 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 $10,038 from 42 companies across 452 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 gastroenterologists in Salinas?
Dr. Johnson's average Medicare payment per service is $63. 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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About this page
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.
This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.
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