Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Robert Johnson, MD

Optician · Southfield, MI
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
29275 NORTHWESTERN HWY, Southfield, MI 48034
2487843667
Registered in NPPES since 2005
NPI: 1861489452 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 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. Robert Johnson is an optician specialist in Southfield, MI, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Johnson performed 1,337 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Johnson received a total of $3,446 from 13 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 42 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. 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 of NPI registration ▲ Top 32% volume in MI $3,446 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary — 2023

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,337
Medicare services
Top 32% in MI for optician
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$54
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →

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
Gadobenate dimeglumine injection
Administration of gadobenate dimeglumine, a contrast agent used to enhance imaging results.
851 $1 $17
MRI of lower spine, without contrast
A magnetic resonance imaging scan of the lower spinal canal that does not use contrast dye to create detailed images of the spine.
96 $152 $6,623
MRI of upper spine without contrast
An MRI scan of the upper spinal canal that does not use contrast dye. This imaging test uses magnetic fields and radio waves to create detailed pictures of the spine.
51 $129 $6,623
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.
50 $89 $378
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.
39 $70 $252
MRI of arm joint, without contrast
An MRI scan uses magnetic fields and radio waves to create detailed images of the arm joint. This specific procedure is performed without the use of a contrast dye.
37 $154 $6,304
MRI of brain with and without contrast
An MRI scan of the brain using contrast dye both before and after administration to provide detailed images of brain structures.
31 $257 $13,514
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views
An X-ray imaging test of the lower back and sacrum using at least four different angles to visualize the bones and joints.
30 $40 $516
MRI of leg joint, without contrast
A magnetic resonance imaging scan of a joint in the leg performed without the use of contrast dye.
30 $156 $6,304
X-ray of upper spine, 4-5 views
An X-ray imaging test of the upper spine using 4 to 5 different views to visualize the bones and structures in that area.
27 $38 $491
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.
19 $114 $640
MRI scan of brain, without contrast
A magnetic resonance imaging test of the brain that does not use contrast dye. This procedure creates detailed images of the brain's structure using magnetic fields and radio waves.
17 $162 $6,623
MRI of lower spine with and without contrast
An MRI scan of the lower spinal canal performed both before and after the administration of contrast dye to enhance image detail.
17 $246 $13,514
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views
An X-ray imaging test that captures 2 to 3 views of the lower back and sacral spine to visualize the bones and joints in this area.
16 $30 $385
MRI of middle spinal canal, without contrast
This procedure uses magnetic resonance imaging to create detailed pictures of the middle section of the spinal canal. It is performed without the use of contrast dye.
14 $115 $6,623
Partial removal of spine bone with nerve release, 1 segment
A surgical procedure involving the partial removal of a bone segment in the spine to relieve pressure on the spinal cord or nerves. This is performed on a single spinal segment.
12 $897 $14,686
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. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$3,446
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $492/year across 7 years
Top 22% in MI for optician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
13
Companies
42
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →

Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$267
2023
$35
2022
$181
2021
$514
2020
$54
2019
$36
2018
$2,359

Payments by company (2024)

Medtronic, Inc.
$132
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$116
CSL Behring
$20
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
SI-BONE, Inc.
$1,958
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$517
SI-BONE, INC.
$414
Medtronic, Inc.
$231
NuVasive, Inc.
$83
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$71
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$61
KLS-Martin L.P.
$25
CSL Behring
$20
Nalu Medical, Inc.
$20
Baxter Healthcare
$16
Stryker Corporation
$15
Spineology Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 83.9% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
3F · ACIS · AQUAMANTYS · BRAINLAB · EXPAREL · FLOSEAL · Gliadel · IFUSE IMPLANT · Kcentra · MATRIXNEURO · MazorX - Renaissance · NAVIGATION · Nalu Neurostimulation System · OPTIMESH EXPANDABLE INTERBODY FUSION SYSTEM · OSTEOCOOL RF ABLATION SYSTEM · SPINEJACK · TLX · Teligen · VIPER · iFuse Implant
Should you be concerned? Industry payments are disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their purpose, legality, or effect on care. 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 →
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Geographic Context

Opticians in nearby ZIP areas
429
County median income
$95,296
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
STRAITH HOSPITAL FOR SPECIAL SURGERY
2.6 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPES NPPES snapshot; verify current record
Medicare Enrollment PECOS PECOS snapshot
Practice Data Medicare Util. Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open Payments CY 2024
Disciplinary History — Not included 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 moderate Medicare volume, 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 gadobenate dimeglumine injection?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Johnson performed 851 gadobenate dimeglumine injection services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Johnson receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Johnson received a total of $3,446 from 13 companies across 42 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. 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 opticians in Southfield?
Dr. Johnson's average Medicare payment per service is $54. 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 the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. 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?
Source publication dates and the snapshots loaded on this site can differ. Rebuilding a page does not refresh its source records. Check the Medicare reporting year and the payment interval shown above; consult the linked official sources for newer releases and current registry details. See our data freshness policy →
About this page

This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: 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. Industry payment disclosure alone establishes neither wrongdoing nor legality. 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 →