Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Joseph Johnson, PA

Endocrinology · Atlanta, GA
Low-engagement
1800 HOWELL MILL RD NW, Atlanta, GA 30318
4043554393
In practice since 2007 (19 years)
NPI: 1013137934 verify on NPPES ↗
High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 3 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Johnson

Dr. Joseph Johnson is an endocrinology specialist in Atlanta, GA, with 19 years of NPI registration.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Johnson received a total of $7,643 from 47 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 414 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in endocrinology. 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 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 $7,643 industry payments

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$7,643
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,274/year across 6 years
Top 31% in GA for endocrinology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
47
Companies
414
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
$7,643 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$1,376
2023
$2,262
2022
$2,533
2021
$1,384
2020
$29
2018
$58

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Novo Nordisk Inc
$244
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$229
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$217
Abbott Laboratories
$215
Amgen Inc.
$145
Dexcom, Inc.
$142
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$57
Lilly USA, LLC
$34
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$23
Alvogen Inc
$20
Mannkind Corporation
$20
Ascendis Pharma Inc
$15
Medtronic, Inc.
$15
Top 3 companies account for 50.1% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Novo Nordisk Inc
$975
Abbott Laboratories
$896
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$623
Corcept Therapeutics
$493
Medtronic, Inc.
$414
Amgen Inc.
$406
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$395
Mannkind Corporation
$380
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$334
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$330
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$286
Dexcom, Inc.
$244
Lilly USA, LLC
$200
Zealand Pharma US, Inc.
$198
Insulet Corporation
$176
Bigfoot Biomedical Inc
$152
AbbVie Inc.
$130
GRT US Holding, Inc.
$85
Averitas Pharma Inc.
$61
Intuity Medical Inc
$60
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$54
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
$53
DEXCOM, INC.
$51
CeQur Corporation
$50
ABBVIE INC.
$49
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$48
Nalpropion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$39
IBSA Pharma Inc.
$38
MannKind Corporation
$35
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$34
Acerus Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$34
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$34
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$31
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$30
Eisai Inc.
$23
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$21
Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$21
Alvogen Inc
$20
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc.
$20
Orexigen Therapeutics, Inc.
$19
Embecta Corp.
$16
Amryt Pharma Holdings Ltd
$16
Ascendis Pharma Inc
$15
VIVUS LLC
$15
RECORDATI_RARE_DISEASES_INC.
$13
Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc.
$13
Ascensia Diabetes Care US Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 32.6% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AFREZZA · AVEED · Adthyza · BD Nano · BD Nano 2nd Gen Pen Needle · BELSOMRA · CONTRAVE · CREON · CeQur Simplicity · Crysvita · DEXCOM G6 TRANSMITTER · Dexcom G6 Transmitter · ENTRESTO · EVENITY · FARXIGA · FREESTYLE LIBRE · FREESTYLE LIBRE 2 · FREESTYLE LIBRE 3 · FreeStyle Libre · FreeStyle Libre 2 · GVOKE HYPOPEN · GVOKE PFS · HUMULIN · INTELLIS ADAPTIVESTIM · InPen · JARDIANCE · Kerendia · Korlym · LEQVIO · LICART · LINZESS · LYUMJEV · Lenvima · MINIMED 780G · MOUNJARO · MYALEPT · NEXLETOL · Natesto · Omnipod · Ozempic · Pogo Automatic Blood Glucose Monitoring System · QUTENZA · Qsymia · Qutenza · RECORLEV · Repatha · Rybelsus · SOLIQUA 100/33 · STRENSIQ · Saxenda · Strensiq · TERIPARATIDE · TOUJEO · TRADJENTA · TRULICITY · TZIELD · Tirosint · Tresiba · UBRELVY · UNITHROID · UNITY DIABETES MANAGEMENT SYSTEM · V-GO DISPOSABLE INSULIN DELIVERY · VERQUVO · Vascepa · Wegovy · ZEGALOGUE · t:slim X2 Insulin Pump with Control-IQ
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.

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Geographic Context

Endocrinologists within 10 mi
102
Per 100K population
9.5
County median income
$91,490
Nearest hospital
PIEDMONT HOSPITAL, INC
3.6 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry ✓ NPPES Weekly updates
Medicare Enrollment ✓ PECOS Monthly updates
Practice Data — No data N/A
Industry Payments ✓ Open Payments CY 2024
Disciplinary History — Not public N/A

This provider has data in 3 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Johnson is an endocrinology specialist, with low-engagement industry engagement, 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

Does Dr. Johnson receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Johnson received a total of $7,643 from 47 companies across 414 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.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently 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 ↗, 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 →