Medicare Enrolled
Dr. James Johns, MD
Family Medicine · Canton, OH
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.
This page presents federal public records about Dr. Johns 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. Johns
Dr. James Johns is a family medicine specialist in Canton, OH, with 21 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Johns performed 1,801 Medicare services across 1,341 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Johns received a total of $7,463 from 40 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 495 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in family 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. Johns 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.
✓ 21 years in practice
▲ Top 8% volume in OH
$7,463 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗1,801
Medicare services
Top 8% in OH for family medicine
1,341
Unique beneficiaries
$64
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~86 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
501 | $80 | $145 |
| Annual alcohol misuse screening, 5 to 15 minutes | 180 | $18 | $20 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
173 | $125 | $140 |
| 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. |
156 | $54 | $101 |
| 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. |
153 | $123 | $210 |
| Annual depression screening | 150 | $18 | $20 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
128 | $29 | $32 |
| Flu vaccine, high-dose High-dose seasonal influenza vaccine for adults aged 65 and older. Contains four times the antigen of standard-dose flu vaccines (60 mcg per strain), split-virus formulation, preservative-free, single-dose syringe. |
122 | $71 | $78 |
| Urinalysis, manual A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells. |
34 | $3 | $5 |
| 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. |
27 | $9 | $32 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
26 | $10 | $12 |
| Ear wax removal A procedure to remove impacted ear wax from the ear canal. |
25 | $27 | $66 |
| 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. |
21 | $14 | $18 |
| Annual intensive behavioral therapy for cardiovascular disease, 15 minutes A yearly, in-person session focused on intensive behavioral therapy to help manage cardiovascular disease. The session lasts for 15 minutes and is conducted with the patient individually. |
19 | $25 | $30 |
| Pneumonia vaccine administration This procedure involves the injection of a vaccine to protect against pneumococcal disease. It is administered by a healthcare provider. |
16 | $28 | $32 |
| 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. |
16 | $161 | $177 |
| 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. |
14 | $10 | $30 |
| 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. |
14 | $30 | $60 |
| 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. |
14 | $214 | $295 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
12 | $18 | $30 |
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 ↗$7,463
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,066/year across 7 years
Top 8% in OH for family medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
40
Companies
495
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
$7,463 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,088
2023
$963
2022
$829
2021
$1,251
2020
$924
2019
$995
2018
$1,413
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$281
ABBVIE INC.
$168
Lilly USA, LLC
$164
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$104
Novo Nordisk Inc
$97
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$47
Exact Sciences Corporation
$46
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$43
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$42
Pharmacosmos Therapeutics Inc.
$21
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$21
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$20
Amgen Inc.
$20
Cranial Technologies, Inc
$14
Top 3 companies account for 56.4% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$1,122
Novo Nordisk Inc
$747
Lilly USA, LLC
$573
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$483
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$468
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$453
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$446
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$440
PFIZER INC.
$418
AbbVie Inc.
$314
ABBVIE INC.
$252
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$194
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$146
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$144
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$140
Exact Sciences Corporation
$118
Amgen Inc.
$89
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.
$86
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$80
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$78
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$77
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$73
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$73
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$66
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$57
AbbVie, Inc.
$51
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$37
Allergan Inc.
$36
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$24
Sanofi Pasteur Inc.
$22
Pharmacosmos Therapeutics Inc.
$21
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$20
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$20
Purdue Pharma L.P.
$15
VIVUS LLC
$15
Seqirus USA Inc
$14
Phadia US Inc.
$14
Cranial Technologies, Inc
$14
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$13
Alfasigma USA, Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 32.7% 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 (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 8% for family medicine in OH.
Geographic Context
Family medicine physicians within 10 mi
383
Per 100K population
102.5
County median income
$65,740
Nearest hospital
SUNRISE VISTA HEALTH AND WELLNESS
2.1 mi
2.1 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. Johns is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 8% in OH), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 8% of OH peers, with 21 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. Johns experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Johns performed 501 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. Johns receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Johns received a total of $7,463 from 40 companies across 495 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. Johns's costs compare to other family medicine physicians in Canton?
Dr. Johns's average Medicare payment per service is $64. 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. Johns) 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 ↗, 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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