Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Eric Johnson, MD
Cardiovascular Disease · Plymouth, MA
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.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Johnson
Dr. Eric Johnson is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Plymouth, MA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Johnson performed 7,304 Medicare services across 5,074 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Johnson received a total of $12,366 from 38 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 385 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in cardiovascular disease. 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 MA
$12,366 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗7,304
Medicare services
Top 3% in MA for cardiovascular disease
5,074
Unique beneficiaries
$60
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~365 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead A standard heart rhythm test using at least 12 leads to record electrical activity. A healthcare provider interprets the results and provides a written report. |
1,247 | $11 | $120 |
| 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. |
1,081 | $93 | $275 |
| 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. |
888 | $67 | $250 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
454 | $132 | $225 |
| 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. |
357 | $136 | $330 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
339 | $153 | $900 |
| Blood glucose test using hand-held instrument A test that measures the level of sugar in the blood using a portable device. The result helps monitor blood glucose levels. |
296 | $3 | $15 |
| Obesity behavioral counseling, 15 minutes A 15-minute face-to-face session focused on behavioral counseling to help manage obesity. |
291 | $26 | $75 |
| Vitamin B-12 injection An injection of vitamin B-12 (cyanocobalamin) with a dose of up to 1000 mcg. |
284 | $1 | $20 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 21-30 minutes A telephone conversation with a physician lasting between 21 and 30 minutes. This code covers the time spent discussing medical matters over the phone. |
241 | $101 | $200 |
| Advance care planning consultation, first 30 min A session focused on discussing and documenting future healthcare preferences and goals. This service covers the initial 30 minutes of the planning discussion. |
213 | $60 | $150 |
| 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. |
207 | $11 | $50 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring with symptom tracking, up to 30 days This procedure involves continuous electrocardiogram monitoring for up to 30 days. It includes symptom monitoring to correlate heart activity with patient-reported events. |
159 | $7 | $100 |
| Influenza vaccine, quadrivalent, 0.5 ml dosage | 149 | $20 | $50 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
145 | $31 | $50 |
| Ultrasound of head and neck blood flow, bilateral An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to visualize and assess blood flow in the vessels of both the head and the neck. |
144 | $29 | $150 |
| Expiratory airflow and volume test A test that measures the amount of air you can exhale and the speed at which you can breathe it out. It evaluates lung function by assessing expiratory airflow and volume. |
104 | $21 | $120 |
| Home health plan of care certification Certification by a physician or allowed practitioner for Medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care. This includes contacting the home health agency and reviewing reports of patient status required by physicians. |
103 | $39 | $125 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while monitoring the electrocardiogram under physician supervision and review. |
93 | $56 | $350 |
| Annual depression screening | 65 | $19 | $50 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 56 | $168 | $400 |
| Annual alcohol misuse screening, 5 to 15 minutes | 53 | $19 | $50 |
| 2-day continuous ECG monitoring A continuous electrocardiogram recording that captures heart activity over a 48-hour period. This test helps detect irregular heart rhythms or other cardiac issues that may not appear during a standard, short-term ECG. |
52 | $10 | $100 |
| 2-day continuous ECG monitoring with report This procedure involves continuous electrocardiogram monitoring over a two-day period to record heart activity. A report is provided to summarize the findings from the monitoring session. |
52 | $26 | $100 |
| 2-day continuous ECG with professional review A two-day continuous electrocardiogram recording that includes a review by a healthcare professional. |
48 | $13 | $100 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring with transmission and review Continuous electrocardiogram monitoring for up to 30 days with symptom tracking. The data is transmitted and reviewed by a healthcare professional who provides a report. |
41 | $17 | $100 |
| Home health plan of care re-certification A physician reviews the patient's status and contacts the home health agency to re-certify the plan of care without the patient being present. |
37 | $32 | $100 |
| Transitional care management, high complexity Coordination of care for a patient transitioning from a short-term hospital stay or other facility to home or another care setting. This service addresses a high-complexity medical problem. |
34 | $226 | $400 |
| Ultrasound of abdominal aorta An imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the abdominal aorta, the large blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to the lower body. |
18 | $112 | $200 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A test that monitors the heart's electrical activity while the patient exercises or receives medication to increase heart rate. |
15 | $30 | $275 |
| 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. |
13 | $135 | $330 |
| Annual wellness visit, initial visit A yearly appointment to review your health and create a personalized prevention plan. This initial visit focuses on preventive care and health assessment. |
13 | $168 | $225 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
12 | $18 | $50 |
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.
4.6% high complexity
10.4% medium
84.9% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$12,366
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,767/year across 7 years
Top 22% in MA for cardiovascular disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
38
Companies
385
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
$12,096 (97.8%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$269 (2.2%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$986
2023
$1,226
2022
$1,613
2021
$1,262
2020
$1,036
2019
$1,803
2018
$4,440
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$216
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$138
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$92
Novo Nordisk Inc
$79
PFIZER INC.
$78
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$71
Amgen Inc.
$69
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$61
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$36
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$30
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$25
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$21
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$20
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$19
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$16
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$16
Top 3 companies account for 45.1% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$2,497
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$1,417
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$1,076
Amgen Inc.
$1,046
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$953
PFIZER INC.
$934
Novo Nordisk Inc
$631
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$538
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$530
Boston Scientific Corporation
$278
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$257
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$216
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$202
Abbott Laboratories
$175
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$167
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$154
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$135
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
$124
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$120
Medtronic, Inc.
$105
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals, Ltd.
$84
Eisai Inc.
$75
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$74
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$71
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$65
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$61
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$51
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$50
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$49
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$40
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$36
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$36
HeartFlow, Inc.
$34
Exact Sciences Corporation
$20
Bardy Diagnostics, Inc.
$20
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$19
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$14
GENZYME CORPORATION
$12
Top 3 companies account for 40.4% 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 (98%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Cardiologists within 10 mi
54
Per 100K population
10.2
County median income
$109,698
Nearest hospital
BETH ISRAEL DEACONESS HOSPITAL PLYMOUTH
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 3% in MA), with low-engagement industry engagement, 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 electrocardiogram (ekg), 12-lead?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Johnson performed 1,247 electrocardiogram (ekg), 12-lead 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 $12,366 from 38 companies across 385 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 cardiologists in Plymouth?
Dr. Johnson's average Medicare payment per service is $60. 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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