Medicare Enrolled

Dr. David Johnson, M.D.

Pain Medicine · Destin, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
36474C EMERALD COAST PKWY STE 3101, Destin, FL 32541
8508632153
In practice since 2014 (11 years)
NPI: 1134530926 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. David Johnson is a pain medicine in Destin, FL, with 11 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Johnson performed 2,918 Medicare services across 1,075 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Johnson received a total of $14,215 from 53 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 434 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in pain medicine. 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. This is not a quality rating. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 11 years in practice▲ Top 31% volume in FL$ $14,215 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
2,918
Medicare services
Top 31% in FL for pain medicine
1,075
Unique beneficiaries
$65
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~265 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.

ProcedureVolumeAvg. paidAvg. submitted
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)1,366$86$279
Dexamethasone injection (steroid)478$0$7
Drug screening test246$58$155
Injection, ketorolac tromethamine, per 15 mg238$0$2
Drug test(s), definitive, utilizing (1) drug identification methods able to identify individual drugs and distinguish between structural isomers (but not necessarily stereoisomers), including, but not limited to gc/ms (any type, single or tandem) and lc/ms132$147$391
Drug injection, under skin or into muscle82$10$38
New patient office visit (45-59 min)64$124$465
Drug test(s), definitive, utilizing (1) drug identification methods able to identify individual drugs and distinguish between structural isomers (but not necessarily stereoisomers), including, but not limited to gc/ms (any type, single or tandem) and lc/ms38$223$617
Contrast dye for imaging, lower concentration31$0$2
Injection, midazolam hydrochloride, per 1 mg28$0$10
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views25$40$200
Injection of trigger points, 3 or more muscles22$44$205
Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg21$6$15
Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, single level18$106$2,528
Destruction of lower or sacral spinal facet joint nerves using imaging guidance, single facet joint18$489$1,502
Destruction of lower or sacral spinal facet joint nerves using imaging guidance, each additional facet joint18$269$892
Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, second level17$60$1,553
Alcohol and/or substance (other than tobacco) misuse structured assessment (e.g., audit, dast), and brief intervention 15 to 30 minutes17$28$50
Injection of drug or substance into vein16$27$98
Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes16$36$124
Injection of additional new drug or substance into vein14$11$101
Injection, fentanyl citrate, 0.1 mg13$1$1
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 ↗
$14,215
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,031/year across 7 years
Top 11% in FL for pain medicine
53
Companies
434
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
$14,215 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$1,015
2023
$3,185
2022
$2,308
2021
$2,102
2020
$1,313
2019
$1,842
2018
$2,450

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Abbott Laboratories
$4,303
Nevro Corp.
$3,043
Medtronic, Inc.
$1,097
ABBVIE INC.
$914
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$708
SI-BONE, INC.
$466
Boston Scientific Corporation
$278
Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$260
Lundbeck LLC
$254
Amgen Inc.
$192
Spinal Simplicity, LLC
$163
Scilex Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$162
PFIZER INC.
$162
AbbVie Inc.
$154
Grifols USA, LLC
$150
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$130
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$123
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$122
UCB, Inc.
$119
Relievant Medsystems, Inc.
$106
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$104
Allergan, Inc.
$102
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$81
Almatica Pharma LLC
$76
Biogen, Inc.
$74
GENZYME CORPORATION
$61
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$60
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$59
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$48
Arbor Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$47
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$45
Indivior Inc.
$43
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$43
SCILEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$42
Augmedics Inc.
$41
Lilly USA, LLC
$40
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$39
BioDelivery Sciences International, Inc.
$38
SPR Therapeutics, Inc
$31
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
$23
Valinor Pharma, LLC
$23
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$21
IMPEL PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$19
CSL Behring
$19
Baudax Bio Inc.
$17
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$16
Acorda Therapeutics, Inc
$16
Neurelis, Inc.
$15
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$15
RedHill Biopharma Inc.
$14
Vertical Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$14
Nalu Medical, Inc.
$13
PROTEGA PHARMACEUTIALS LLC
$12
Top 3 companies account for 59.4% of total 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.

Equivalent to $487 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Pain Medicines within 10 mi
8
Per 100K population
3.7
County median income
$79,097
Nearest hospital
SACRED HEART HOSPITAL ON THE EMERALD COAST
8.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPESWeekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOSMonthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util.Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open PaymentsCY 2024
Disciplinary History— Not publicN/A

This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Johnson is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, and high industry engagement (low-engagement, top 11%).

This summary is auto-generated from federal data. It describes data availability and patterns — not clinical quality. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Johnson experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Johnson performed 1,366 office visit, established patient (30-39 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 $14,215 from 53 companies across 434 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 pain medicines in Destin?
Dr. Johnson's average Medicare payment per service is $65. 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. The Transparency Score measures 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 →