Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Christopher Johnson, MD
Urology Physician · San Luis Obispo, 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. Christopher Johnson is an urology physician in San Luis Obispo, CA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Johnson performed 53,212 Medicare services across 5,711 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Johnson received a total of $15,263 from 62 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 513 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in urology physician. 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 3% volume in CA
$15,263 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗53,212
Medicare services
Top 3% in CA for urology physician
5,711
Unique beneficiaries
$17
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~2,661 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Testosterone undecanoate injection (Aveed) An injection of testosterone undecanoate, a form of testosterone hormone. This procedure involves administering the medication via injection. |
32,250 | $1 | $3 |
| Denosumab injection (Prolia/Xgeva) | 10,260 | $18 | $35 |
| Botox injection, per unit An injection of onabotulinumtoxinA, a medication used to temporarily relax muscles or reduce gland activity. The dose is measured in units, with this code representing a single unit administered. |
2,000 | $5 | $11 |
| Automated urinalysis An automated laboratory test performed on a urine sample to analyze its chemical and physical properties. The procedure uses machinery to detect various substances and cells within the urine. |
1,835 | $2 | $15 |
| 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. |
1,834 | $96 | $240 |
| 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. |
1,359 | $65 | $170 |
| Bladder ultrasound after voiding An ultrasound scan performed after urination to measure the amount of urine remaining in the bladder. |
728 | $8 | $100 |
| Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg | 501 | $131 | $358 |
| 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. |
264 | $12 | $45 |
| Cystourethroscopy A diagnostic exam of the bladder and urethra using an endoscope to visually inspect the urinary tract. |
242 | $195 | $450 |
| 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. |
234 | $115 | $305 |
| Unclassified drug A medication that does not fit into standard HCPCS or CPT classification categories. |
210 | $81 | $195 |
| Lower leg neurostimulator electrode insertion A procedure to place an electrode in the lower leg for neurostimulation therapy. |
153 | $96 | $260 |
| Ceftriaxone antibiotic injection This code represents the administration of ceftriaxone sodium, an antibiotic medication. The charge is calculated for every 250 mg of the drug administered. |
124 | $0 | $5 |
| Subcutaneous or intramuscular chemotherapy injection This procedure involves administering anti-cancer hormonal medication through an injection into the tissue under the skin or into a muscle. |
98 | $29 | $72 |
| Ultrasound guidance for needle placement Use of ultrasound imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure. |
96 | $49 | $275 |
| 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. |
96 | $68 | $205 |
| Prostate gland biopsy A procedure to remove small samples of tissue from the prostate gland for laboratory examination. |
76 | $187 | $470 |
| Additional urethral implant in prostate Placement of an additional implant into the urethra within the prostate gland using an endoscope. |
75 | $772 | $2,775 |
| Implantable tissue marker, each A small marker is implanted into tissue to serve as a reference point for future medical imaging or procedures. |
57 | $24 | $45 |
| Shock wave crushing of kidney stones A procedure that uses shock waves to break kidney stones into smaller pieces so they can pass more easily from the body. |
47 | $541 | $1,500 |
| Simple insertion of temporary bladder tube A procedure to place a temporary tube into the bladder. This allows for the drainage of urine from the bladder. |
46 | $47 | $150 |
| 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. |
44 | $44 | $105 |
| Simple change of bladder tube | 43 | $80 | $185 |
| 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. |
43 | $135 | $360 |
| Midazolam injection, per 1 mg Administration of midazolam hydrochloride, a sedative medication, measured in 1 mg increments. |
42 | $0 | $5 |
| Imaging of urinary tract with contrast An imaging test of the urinary tract performed after a contrast agent is injected to enhance visibility of the structures. |
41 | $20 | $146 |
| Hormone pellet insertion under the skin A small hormone pellet is placed just beneath the skin to release medication slowly over time. |
35 | $78 | $175 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 5-10 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 5 and 10 minutes to discuss medical matters. |
35 | $41 | $105 |
| Insertion of temporary bladder tube | 32 | $34 | $225 |
| Ureteral stent insertion via endoscope A flexible tube is inserted into the ureter using an endoscope to keep the passage open and allow urine to flow from the kidney to the bladder. |
31 | $75 | $847 |
| Bladder irrigation and/or instillation This procedure involves flushing the bladder with fluid to clear it or introducing medication directly into the bladder. |
28 | $47 | $215 |
| 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. |
21 | $61 | $130 |
| Urethral implant insertion in prostate A single implant is placed into the urethra within the prostate gland using an endoscope. |
20 | $1,121 | $3,560 |
| Prostate radiation therapy device placement A device is placed in the prostate to facilitate radiation therapy. This procedure involves positioning the device to aid in the delivery of radiation treatment. |
19 | $128 | $280 |
| Cystoscopy with chemical ablation of bladder A procedure where a camera is used to examine the bladder and a chemical agent is applied to destroy abnormal tissue. |
18 | $322 | $735 |
| Transurethral prostate removal with electrocautery This procedure involves removing the prostate gland through the urethra using an endoscope and an electrocautery knife to control bleeding. |
17 | $568 | $1,500 |
| Complicated insertion of bladder tube | 16 | $127 | $280 |
| Non-needle muscle activity measurement of bladder and bowel openings This procedure measures and records the electrical activity of muscles at the bladder and bowel openings without using needles. |
16 | $27 | $330 |
| Abdominal device insertion with pressure and urine flow study A procedure involving the placement of a device into the abdomen, accompanied by a study to measure pressure and urine flow rate. |
15 | $169 | $360 |
| Cystourethroscopy with ureteroscopy or pyeloscopy A diagnostic procedure using an endoscope to examine the bladder, urethra, and ureter or kidney. |
15 | $174 | $725 |
| Intravenous drug injection A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance directly into a vein. |
15 | $32 | $95 |
| Electronic assessment of bladder emptying A test that uses electronic monitoring to evaluate how well the bladder empties urine. |
14 | $6 | $135 |
| Urethral dilation using endoscope A procedure to widen the urethra using a thin, lighted tube called an endoscope. This helps to open a narrowed urethral passage. |
14 | $260 | $634 |
| Smoking cessation counseling, 4-10 minutes A brief counseling session focused on helping patients quit smoking and tobacco use. The provider spends 4 to 10 minutes discussing strategies and support for cessation. |
14 | $15 | $30 |
| Ureteral stent removal with radiological review Removal of a stent from the ureter using a ureteroscope, with review by a radiologist. |
13 | $660 | $1,560 |
| Endoscopic removal of foreign body, stone, or stent from urethra or bladder A procedure to remove a foreign object, stone, or stent from the urethra or bladder using an endoscope. The endoscope is a thin tube with a camera inserted into the urinary tract to locate and extract the item. |
13 | $252 | $650 |
| 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. |
13 | $126 | $335 |
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.
0.1% high complexity
86.5% medium
13.4% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$15,263
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,180/year across 7 years
Top 14% in CA for urology physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
62
Companies
513
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
$13,182 (86.4%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$1,853 (12.1%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$227 (1.5%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$2,684
2023
$2,522
2022
$2,513
2021
$1,536
2020
$2,784
2019
$2,288
2018
$936
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$536
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$299
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$241
ABBVIE INC.
$204
Teleflex LLC
$192
ACCORD HEALTHCARE, INC.
$161
BLUEWIND MEDICAL
$133
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$128
PFIZER INC.
$101
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$98
Endo USA, Inc.
$86
Olympus America Inc.
$78
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$76
COLOPLAST CORP
$70
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$63
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$58
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$52
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$49
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$38
Blue Earth Diagnostics Limited
$23
Top 3 companies account for 40.1% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$2,018
NeoTract Inc.
$1,305
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$1,132
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$1,011
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$822
Teleflex LLC
$673
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$612
PFIZER INC.
$594
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$498
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$384
Boston Scientific Corporation
$370
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$335
ABBVIE INC.
$325
UROVANT SCIENCES INC
$325
UroGen Pharma, Inc.
$324
Coloplast Corp
$318
Blue Earth Diagnostics Limited
$296
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$293
TOLMAR Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$248
COLOPLAST CORP
$196
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$175
Amgen Inc.
$164
ACCORD HEALTHCARE, INC.
$161
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
$157
Sanara MedTech Inc.
$156
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$149
Myovant Sciences Inc.
$143
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$141
AbbVie Inc.
$137
BLUEWIND MEDICAL
$133
AbbVie, Inc.
$131
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$128
Pfizer Inc.
$109
Verity Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$101
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$100
Olympus America Inc.
$100
Palette Life Sciences, Inc.
$92
Endo USA, Inc.
$86
Allergan, Inc.
$79
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$63
Axonics, Inc.
$62
Foundation Medicine, Inc.
$55
Photocure Inc
$55
Progenics Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$54
Clovis Oncology, Inc.
$44
UROGEN PHARMA, INC.
$37
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$32
TherapeuticsMD, Inc.
$32
Avadel Specialty Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$30
Tolmar, Inc.
$28
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$28
Hologic, LLC
$25
Augmenix, Inc.
$23
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$22
Ethicon US, LLC
$22
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
$22
MEDIVATION FIELD SOLUTIONS LLC
$20
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$20
Metuchen Pharmaceuticals
$20
Cook Medical LLC
$19
180 Medical, Inc.
$17
Rochester Medical Corporation
$16
Top 3 companies account for 29.2% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(4504) Uronav Add On · ADSTILADRIN · ALTIS · AQUABEAM ROBOTIC SYSTEM · AVEED · AdVance XP · Altis · Androgel · Axonics · Axumin · BOTOX · BRAC CDx · BRACANALYSIS CDX · BRACAnalysis CDx · CAMCEVI · COOK MEDICAL UROLOGY · CURE HYDRO · CellerateRx · Cysview · DAKOTA · Da Vinci Surgical System · ECHELON FLEX Stapler · ELIGARD · ERLEADA · Erleada · Exparel · FIRMAGON · FOUNDATIONONE · FOUNDATIONONE LIQUID CDX · GEMTESA · GENERAL BPH · GENERAL KIDNEY STONE DISEASE · IMVEXXY · JELMYTO · KEYTRUDA · LUPRON DEPOT · LYNPARZA · LithoVue · Lupron · Lupron Depot · MAGIC3 · MYRBETRIQ · MYRISK · Myrbetriq · NOCDURNA · Noctiva · Novasure Advanced · Nubeqa · ORGOVYX · PENILE & TESTICULAR RECONSTRUCTN · POSLUMA · PREMARIN · PROLARIS · PROVENGE · PVC · PYLARIFY · Prolaris · Prolia · REVI · Rubraca · SPACEOAR VUE · SUTENT · SpaceOAR · SpaceOAR VUE System - 10mL · SpeediCath · Stendra · TITAN · TOVIAZ · Titan · Trelstar · UROLIFT · UroLift · UroLift ATC System · UroLift System · XGEVA · XIAFLEX · XTANDI · XYOSTED · Xofigo · Xtandi · YONSA · ZYTIGA · iTIND 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 →
Most payments (86%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Urology physicians within 10 mi
12
Per 100K population
4.3
County median income
$93,398
Nearest hospital
ADVENTIST HEALTH SIERRA VISTA
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 3% in CA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 14% 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 testosterone undecanoate injection (aveed)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Johnson performed 32,250 testosterone undecanoate injection (aveed) 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 $15,263 from 62 companies across 513 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 urology physicians in San Luis Obispo?
Dr. Johnson's average Medicare payment per service is $17. 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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