Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Gary Johnson, M.D.
Dermatology · San Andreas, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
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. Gary Johnson is a dermatology specialist in San Andreas, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Johnson performed 2,483 Medicare services across 970 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Johnson received a total of $5,998 from 36 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 439 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in dermatology. 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.
✓ 19 years in practice
▲ Top 19% volume in CA
$5,998 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗2,483
Medicare services
Top 19% in CA for dermatology
970
Unique beneficiaries
$69
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~131 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
902 | $61 | $110 |
| 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. |
523 | $85 | $139 |
| Nursing facility visit, high complexity A follow-up visit by a healthcare provider at a nursing facility for an established patient. The visit involves a high level of medical decision making and takes at least 45 minutes. |
287 | $109 | $175 |
| Drug injection, under skin or into muscle A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle. |
145 | $10 | $30 |
| Destruction of precancerous skin growths, 2-14 This procedure involves the removal or destruction of two to fourteen precancerous skin lesions. It is performed to eliminate abnormal skin cells that have the potential to develop into cancer. |
110 | $5 | $15 |
| Initial nursing facility care, high complexity An initial visit by a healthcare provider to a patient in a nursing facility involving a high level of medical decision making, lasting at least 45 minutes. |
81 | $138 | $198 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
72 | $31 | $35 |
| Flu vaccine, quadrivalent A flu shot containing four strains of the influenza virus to help prevent seasonal influenza infection. |
68 | $76 | $100 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 5-10 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 5 and 10 minutes to discuss medical matters. |
56 | $43 | $65 |
| Home visit, established patient, high complexity A home visit for an established patient involving high-level medical decision making, lasting at least 60 minutes. |
50 | $118 | $200 |
| Home visit, established patient, moderate complexity A home visit for an established patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 40 minutes of time if time is used to determine the level of service. |
46 | $86 | $180 |
| 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. |
34 | $71 | $205 |
| Destruction of precancerous skin growth, 1 Removal of a single precancerous skin growth. This procedure destroys abnormal skin cells to prevent them from developing into cancer. |
29 | $47 | $95 |
| Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
28 | $41 | $64 |
| Nursing facility visit, moderate complexity A follow-up visit by a healthcare provider at a nursing facility for an established patient. The visit involves moderate medical decision making and takes at least 30 minutes. |
27 | $81 | $125 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider. |
13 | $31 | $35 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 11 and 20 minutes. |
12 | $71 | $110 |
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 ↗$5,998
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $857/year across 7 years
Top 7% in CA for dermatology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
36
Companies
439
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
$5,965 (99.5%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$33 (0.5%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$634
2023
$470
2022
$694
2021
$990
2020
$938
2019
$889
2018
$1,381
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Corcept Therapeutics
$231
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$83
Amgen Inc.
$73
ABBVIE INC.
$42
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$38
PFIZER INC.
$33
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$27
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$23
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$20
Novo Nordisk Inc
$17
Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$16
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
$16
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 61.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Novo Nordisk Inc
$1,145
PFIZER INC.
$729
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$663
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$628
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$364
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$274
Amgen Inc.
$271
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$265
Corcept Therapeutics
$231
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$183
ABBVIE INC.
$126
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$123
Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$119
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$105
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$86
BioDelivery Sciences International, Inc.
$85
Lilly USA, LLC
$69
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$53
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$47
Purdue Pharma L.P.
$41
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$38
Eisai Inc.
$36
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
$35
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$32
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc
$32
BIODELIVERY SCIENCES INTERNATIONAL, INC.
$31
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$28
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$27
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$23
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$19
Nevro Corp.
$19
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$15
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$15
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$14
Scilex Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$14
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$13
Top 3 companies account for 42.3% 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 (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 7% for dermatology in CA.
Geographic Context
Dermatologists within 10 mi
8
Per 100K population
17.4
County median income
$79,877
Nearest hospital
MARK TWAIN 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 clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 19% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 7% 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 office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Johnson performed 902 office visit, established patient (20-29 min) 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 $5,998 from 36 companies across 439 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 dermatologists in San Andreas?
Dr. Johnson's average Medicare payment per service is $69. 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.
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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