Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Chatt Johnson, MD

Vascular Surgery Physician · Tacoma, WA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Consulting-driven
9040 JACKSON AVENUE, Tacoma, WA 98431
2539682252
In practice since 2005 (20 years)
NPI: 1184605347 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. Chatt Johnson is a vascular surgery physician in Tacoma, WA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Johnson performed 310 Medicare services across 244 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Johnson received a total of $28,965 from 19 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 94 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in vascular surgery physician. The majority of payments are for consulting, which typically reflects recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. 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 ▲ 310 Medicare services $28,965 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
310
Medicare services
Bottom 23% in WA for vascular surgery physician
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
244
Unique beneficiaries
$43
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~16 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
Skin and tissue removal, 20 sq cm or less
This procedure involves the surgical excision of skin and underlying tissue from an area measuring 20 square centimeters or smaller.
106 $47 $190
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.
34 $51 $107
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.
33 $29 $92
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.
30 $38 $140
Ultrasound of arm or leg veins
An ultrasound exam of the veins in one arm or leg using compression and other maneuvers to assess blood flow and check for blockages.
24 $16 $52
New patient office visit (30-44 min)
An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range.
22 $65 $140
New patient office visit, 15-29 minutes
An initial office visit for a new patient lasting 15 to 29 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter meets this duration threshold.
17 $55 $168
Ultrasound of arm or leg veins
An ultrasound exam of the veins in the arm or leg. The test uses sound waves to check blood flow and may include compression and other maneuvers.
16 $26 $79
Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity
Follow-up hospital visit for an existing patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 35 minutes of time spent on the date of service.
16 $58 $153
Complete ultrasound of aorta, vena cava, groin vessels or bypass grafts
A complete ultrasound exam of the aorta, vena cava, groin vessels, or bypass grafts. This imaging test uses sound waves to visualize these blood vessels.
12 $29 $92
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.
3.9% high complexity
23.5% medium
72.6% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$28,965
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $4,138/year across 7 years
Top 9% in WA for vascular surgery physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
19
Companies
94
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.

Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$24,512 (84.6%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$4,453 (15.4%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$691
2023
$155
2022
$480
2021
$127
2020
$406
2019
$8,514
2018
$18,592

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Medtronic, Inc.
$301
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$214
Bolton Medical Inc
$121
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$32
Cook Medical LLC
$22
Top 3 companies account for 92.1% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Silk Road Medical, Inc.
$24,596
Bolton Medical Inc
$1,908
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$634
Medtronic, Inc.
$301
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$227
Penumbra, Inc.
$215
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$201
Inari Medical, Inc.
$143
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$111
EKOS Corporation
$102
Viz.ai, Inc.
$93
Endologix, Inc.
$93
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$91
Abbott Laboratories
$91
Shockwave Medical, Inc
$62
Endologix, LLC
$37
PORTOLA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$23
Cook Medical LLC
$22
Aesculap, Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 93.7% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AFX · AFX2 · BEVYXXA · Diamondback Peripheral · EKOSONIC · ENROUTE Transcarotid Neuroprotection System · EXCLUDER Conformable AAA Endoprosthesis with Active Control · EXCLUDER Iliac Branch Endoprosthesis · Endurant · FLOWTRIEVER CATHETER · HAWKONE · IGT D Peripheral · IN.PACT AV · IN.PACT Admiral · NO APPLICABLE MARKETED PRODUCT NAME · Penumbra Ruby Coil · Peripheral Orbital Atherectomy System · RELAY THORACIC STENT-GRAFT WITH PLUS DELIVERY SYSTEM · Relay · Relay Plus · S · Shockwave IVL System with the Shockwave C2 Coronary IVL Catheter · Supera peripheral stent system · TAG Thoracic Endoprosthesis · VENASEAL · Vascular Lithotripsy · Viz.AI LVO · ZILVER PTX
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 →

The majority of payments (85%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Total industry engagement is in the top 9% for vascular surgery physician in WA.

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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 moderate Medicare volume, with consulting-driven industry engagement in the top 9% of WA peers, 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 skin and tissue removal, 20 sq cm or less?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Johnson performed 106 skin and tissue removal, 20 sq cm or less 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 $28,965 from 19 companies across 94 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 vascular surgery physicians in Tacoma?
Dr. Johnson's average Medicare payment per service is $43. 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. 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. 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 →