Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Karen Johnson, APN

Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care · Schertz, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
3746 SCHERTZ PKWY STE 100, Schertz, TX 78154
2103801706
In practice since 2011 (14 years)
NPI: 1063703510 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. Johnson 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. Johnson

Dr. Karen Johnson is a nurse practitioner - primary care in Schertz, TX, with 14 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Johnson performed 1,942 Medicare services across 1,012 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Johnson received a total of $5,405 from 33 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 301 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in nurse practitioner - primary care. 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. This is not a quality rating. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 14 years in practice▲ Top 6% volume in TX$ $5,405 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,942
Medicare services
Top 6% in TX for nurse practitioner - primary care
1,012
Unique beneficiaries
$47
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~139 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 (30-39 min)690$67$250
Dexamethasone injection (steroid)251$0$1
Ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries245$47$130
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)148$54$115
Advance care planning consultation, first 30 min131$50$120
Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead130$7$25
Annual wellness visit, follow-up115$104$195
Annual depression screening81$15$30
Drug injection, under skin or into muscle34$8$35
Influenza vaccine, quadrivalent, preservative free, 0.5 ml dosage25$22$45
Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for influenza virus24$16$35
New patient office visit (45-59 min)17$59$255
Flu vaccine administration16$24$25
Amplifed dna or rna probe detection of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (covid-19) antigen12$50$80
Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min)12$101$225
Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for streptococcus, group a (strep)11$16$35
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 ↗
$5,405
Total received (2021-2024)
Avg $1,351/year across 4 years
Top 4% in TX for nurse practitioner - primary care
33
Companies
301
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
$5,405 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$1,194
2023
$1,227
2022
$1,509
2021
$1,475

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$1,007
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$558
Lilly USA, LLC
$543
ABBVIE INC.
$497
Novo Nordisk Inc
$356
PFIZER INC.
$328
AbbVie Inc.
$218
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$205
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$193
BIOTRONIK INC.
$149
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$142
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$130
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$119
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$112
Amgen Inc.
$111
Abbott Laboratories
$110
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$105
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$95
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$73
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$51
ALK-Abello, Inc
$44
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$43
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$39
Acerus Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$26
Boston Scientific Corporation
$22
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$19
SHIELD THERAPEUTICS INC
$18
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$18
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$17
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$16
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$14
Genentech USA, Inc.
$14
Shield Therapeutics Inc
$12
Top 3 companies account for 39.0% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACCRUFER · AIRSUPRA · AMVIA EDGE · AREXVY · Aimovig · BELSOMRA · BIOMONITOR · BREZTRI · CARDIVA VASCADE 6/7F VCS · CHANTIX · COMIRNATY · DALVANCE · ELIQUIS · EMGALITY · ENTRESTO · FARXIGA · FASENRA · FREESTYLE LIBRE · FREESTYLE LIBRE 2 · FREESTYLE LIBRE 3 · GEMTESA · Grastek · JANUVIA · JARDIANCE · Kerendia · Livalo · MOUNJARO · NEXLETOL · NEXLIZET · NURTEC ODT · Natesto · Otezla · Ozempic · PAXLOVID · PENNSAID · QULIPTA · REYVOW · RYBELSUS · Rivacor 7 DR-T · Rybelsus · SOLIQUA 100/33 · STEGLUJAN · TOUJEO · TRELEGY ELLIPTA · TRINTELLIX · TRULICITY · UBRELVY · VRAYLAR · VYVANSE · Vascepa · WaveWriter Alpha Prime 16 · XARELTO · XIFAXAN · Xofluza
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 4% for nurse practitioner - primary care in TX.

Equivalent to $278 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Nurse Practitioner - Primary Cares within 10 mi
59
Per 100K population
2.9
County median income
$70,571
Nearest hospital
LAUREL RIDGE TREATMENT CENTER
11.0 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. Johnson is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 6% in TX), and high industry engagement (low-engagement, top 4%).

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. Johnson experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Johnson performed 690 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. Johnson receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Johnson received a total of $5,405 from 33 companies across 301 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 nurse practitioner - primary cares in Schertz?
Dr. Johnson's average Medicare payment per service is $47. 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 →
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 →