Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Ronald Johns, M.D.

Dermatology · Marble Falls, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
608 GATEWAY CENTRAL, Marble Falls, TX 78654
8306932005
In practice since 2005 (20 years)
NPI: 1750376703 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. 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. Ronald Johns is a dermatology in Marble Falls, TX, with 20 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Johns performed 1,748 Medicare services across 1,340 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Johns received a total of $3,225 from 32 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 188 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in dermatology. 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. This is not a quality rating. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 20 years in practice▲ Top 16% volume in TX$ $3,225 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,748
Medicare services
Top 16% in TX for dermatology
1,340
Unique beneficiaries
$55
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~87 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 (20-29 min)495$60$140
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)344$80$207
Annual alcohol misuse screening, 5 to 15 minutes214$18$35
Annual wellness visit, follow-up206$125$234
Annual depression screening203$18$35
Injection, ketorolac tromethamine, per 15 mg73$0$5
Drug injection, under skin or into muscle36$10$48
Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for influenza virus26$16$32
Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg25$8$25
Urinalysis, manual24$3$6
Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and20$39$109
Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (covid-19)19$41$83
Annual wellness visit; includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), initial visit19$162$345
Removal of impacted ear wax17$29$100
Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead14$10$32
Office visit, established patient (10-19 min)13$27$83
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 ↗
$3,225
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $461/year across 7 years
Top 8% in TX for dermatology
32
Companies
188
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
$3,225 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$439
2023
$384
2022
$188
2021
$621
2020
$287
2019
$514
2018
$792

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Amgen Inc.
$601
Lilly USA, LLC
$431
Medtronic, Inc.
$300
Novo Nordisk Inc
$191
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$179
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$153
PFIZER INC.
$131
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$125
GENZYME CORPORATION
$124
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$95
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$94
Inari Medical, Inc.
$88
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$76
Harmony Biosciences LLC
$64
Exact Sciences Corporation
$59
HARMONY BIOSCIENCES LLC
$58
Abbott Laboratories
$53
Genentech USA, Inc.
$47
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$45
Allergan Inc.
$41
Circassia Pharmaceuticals Inc
$39
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$37
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$35
Allergan, Inc.
$33
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$23
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$18
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$15
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$15
AbbVie Inc.
$14
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$14
IRONSHORE PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$13
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 41.3% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AIRSUPRA · AREXVY · Aimovig · BASAGLAR · BELSOMRA · CHANTIX · Cologuard Collection Kit · DUAKLIR PRESSAIR · DUPIXENT · EMGALITY · EVENITY · Endurant · FASENRA · FLOWTRIEVER CATHETER · INJECTAFER · INSPIRE · INTELLIS ADAPTIVESTIM · JANUVIA · JARDIANCE · JORNAY PM · KRYSTEXXA · LYRICA · MYRBETRIQ · NEXLETOL · ONZETRA Xsail · Otezla · Ozempic · PAXLOVID · PREMARIN · PREVNAR 13 · PROCLAIM · Percept · Proclaim Family of SCS IPGs · Prolia · REYVOW · Repatha · Respiratoriy Care Undiv · Rybelsus · S · SCS leads · SHINGRIX · SUNOSI · SYMBICORT · TRINTELLIX · TRULICITY · TUDORZA PRESSAIR · Trintellix · UBRELVY · UTIBRON · Utibron · VIBERZI · VRAYLAR · Veozah · Victoza · WAKIX · Wegovy · Xofluza · Xultophy 100/3.6
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 dermatology in TX.

Equivalent to $185 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Dermatologys within 10 mi
13
Per 100K population
25.5
County median income
$77,158
Nearest hospital
BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - MARBLE FALLS
0.0 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. Johns is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 16% in TX), and high industry engagement (low-engagement, top 8%), with 20 years of practice experience.

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. Johns experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Johns performed 495 office visit, established patient (20-29 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 $3,225 from 32 companies across 188 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 dermatologys in Marble Falls?
Dr. Johns's average Medicare payment per service is $55. 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 →
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 →