Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Darin Johnson, PA-C

Surgical Physician Assistant (CMS: Physician Assistant) · Laguna Hills, CA

  • NPI 1235295254
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 22 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
23961 Calle de la Magdalena Ave, Suite 504
Laguna Hills, CA 926533665
(949) 588-5800
Mailing address
6 Calle Merecida
San Clemente, CA 926736847

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
December 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
April 21, 2011
Year of graduation
2004 — 22 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
363AS0400X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #PA17664

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1235295254. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
367
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$29,791
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
22614 Fusion of additional segment of spine 99 39 $54
63048 Partial removal of spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves, each additional segment 55 33 $29
22853 Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion 44 26 $36
22612 Fusion of spine in lower back 35 35 $227
63047 Partial removal of spine bone with release of lower spinal cord and/or nerves, 1 segment 32 32 $82
22842 Placement of stabilizing device to back, 3-6 spine bone segments 25 25 $106
22214 Incision or removal of lower spine bone segment 24 24 $110
22216 Incision or removal of spine bone segment, each additional segment 16 13 $51
22845 Placement of stabilizing device to front, 2-3 spine bone segments 14 14 $101
22325 Treatment of broken or dislocated lower spine bone 12 12 $107

In context: peer comparison

Among 4 peers in this city , average services per provider: 27. This provider delivers 14× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$506
Transactions
20
Manufacturers
9
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Globus Medical, Inc. 8 $235.10
Baxter Healthcare 3 $94.97
Saluda Medical Americas, Inc. 3 $55.72
Averitas Pharma Inc. 1 $23.62
Abbott Laboratories 1 $23.50
Curonix LLC 1 $21.51
Medtronic, Inc. 1 $17.69
Arteriocyte Medical Systems, Inc. 1 $17.33
ABBVIE INC. 1 $16.94

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$506

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
389
Patients
232
Total drug cost
$4,453
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 107 87 $1,198
Tizanidine Hcl Generic 85 63 $428
Gabapentin Generic 67 19 $643
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) Brand 34 19 $424
Tramadol Hcl Generic 28 14 $163
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl Generic 25 19 $195
Meloxicam Generic 19 0 $242
Celecoxib Generic 13 0 $1,090
Ondansetron Odt (Ondansetron) Brand 11 11 $69

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Darin Johnson's medical specialty?
Dr. Darin Johnson practices Surgical Physician Assistant in Laguna Hills, CA.
Where does Dr. Darin Johnson practice?
Dr. Darin Johnson practices at 23961 Calle de la Magdalena Ave, Laguna Hills, CA 926533665. Office phone: 9495885800.
What is Dr. Darin Johnson's NPI?
Dr. Darin Johnson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1235295254, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Darin Johnson accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Darin Johnson accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Darin Johnson commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Fusion of additional segment of spine (HCPCS 22614); Partial removal of spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves, each additional segment (HCPCS 63048); Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion (HCPCS 22853). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.