Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Jacob Johnson, MD

Otolaryngology · San Francisco, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Consulting-driven
450 SUTTER ST RM 933, San Francisco, CA 94108
4153625443
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1457300477 verify on NPPES ↗
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. Jacob Johnson is an otolaryngology specialist in San Francisco, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Johnson performed 3,574 Medicare services across 3,000 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Johnson received a total of $11,343 from 11 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 46 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in otolaryngology. The majority of payments are for consulting, which typically reflects recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. 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 5% volume in CA $11,343 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
3,574
Medicare services
Top 5% in CA for otolaryngology
3,000
Unique beneficiaries
$57
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~188 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
Comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test
A diagnostic evaluation that assesses hearing ability and the capacity to understand spoken words. The test measures how well a patient can detect sounds and recognize speech.
947 $32 $131
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.
876 $78 $213
Middle ear function test
A diagnostic test used to evaluate how well the middle ear is functioning.
833 $14 $56
New patient office visit (30-44 min)
An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range.
192 $94 $313
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.
192 $111 $312
Hearing test for various pitches
A hearing test that measures the ability to hear different sound frequencies using earphones.
78 $32 $104
CT scan of face, without contrast
A computed tomography scan that creates detailed images of the facial structures. This procedure is performed without the use of intravenous contrast dye.
71 $96 $647
Ear wax removal
A procedure to remove impacted ear wax from the ear canal.
70 $35 $135
Speech recognition test
A test to measure the ability to detect and repeat spoken words.
64 $40 $124
Nasal endoscopy
A diagnostic procedure that uses a thin, lighted tube to examine the inside of the nasal passages.
63 $181 $674
Flexible laryngoscopy
A diagnostic exam of the voice box using a flexible endoscope to visualize the larynx.
39 $115 $349
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.
39 $138 $471
Ultrasound of head and neck soft tissue
This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the soft tissues in the head and neck area. It allows for the visualization of structures beneath the skin without using radiation.
29 $115 $374
Removal of nasal air passage under lining tissue
A surgical procedure to remove tissue from the nasal air passage located beneath the lining.
16 $355 $1,369
Simple control of nosebleed
A procedure to stop a nosebleed using basic methods. It involves direct pressure or simple packing to control bleeding from the nasal passages.
15 $160 $282
Sleep study with heart rate and breathing monitoring
A sleep study that monitors heart rate, breathing, airflow, and physical effort during sleep.
14 $89 $600
Speech discrimination test
A hearing test that measures the ability to recognize and repeat spoken words.
13 $30 $78
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.
12 $167 $417
Nasal growth removal or destruction
This procedure involves the removal or destruction of a growth located in the nose using an approach through the nostrils.
11 $240 $2,871
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 ↗
$11,343
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,890/year across 6 years
Top 8% in CA for otolaryngology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
11
Companies
46
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.

Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$6,088 (53.7%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$4,024 (35.5%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$1,231 (10.9%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$415
2023
$179
2021
$1,674
2020
$8,420
2019
$79
2018
$576

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$362
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$53
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
3NT Medical
$6,123
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$2,350
Medtronic, Inc.
$1,674
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$455
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$435
Stryker Corporation
$117
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$53
OptiNose US, Inc.
$49
Optinose US, Inc.
$38
Intersect ENT, Inc.
$36
Acclarent, Inc
$13
Top 3 companies account for 89.5% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACCLARENT AERA · ACCLARENT AERA EUSTACHIAN TUBE BALLOON DILATION SYSTEM · Coblation - Turbinate Wands · ENTELLUS - FIAGON SINUS NAVIGATION SYSTEM · ENTELLUS - XPRESS ENT DILATION SYSTEM · HALO · NUVENT · PROPEL · RELIEVA SpinPlus NAV Balloon Sinusplasty System · SINUVA · StealthStation · TULA · Xhance
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 (54%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Total industry engagement is in the top 8% for otolaryngology in CA.

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Geographic Context

Otolaryngologists within 10 mi
159
Per 100K population
19.0
County median income
$141,446
Nearest hospital
CHINESE HOSPITAL
0.7 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 5% in CA), with consulting-driven industry engagement in the top 8% 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 comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Johnson performed 947 comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test 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 $11,343 from 11 companies across 46 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 otolaryngologists in San Francisco?
Dr. Johnson's average Medicare payment per service is $57. 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 →
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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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →