Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Karen Johnston, MD

General Practice Physician · Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician · Palo Alto, CA

  • NPI 1326518325
  • MIPS 85.2 / 100 · 2023
  • 8 yrs on file
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
478 E Charleston RD
Palo Alto, CA 943064235
(650) 380-9149

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
December 2018 — 8 yrs on file
Profile last updated
January 28, 2022
Specialty taxonomy
208D00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #G67445

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1326518325. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,168
Distinct HCPCS
7
Medicare allowed
$99,733
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99308 Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 15 minutes 640 125 $85
99308 Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 15 minutes 168 41 $86
99304 Initial nursing facility care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 113 113 $91
99309 Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes 103 33 $122
99307 Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 10 minutes 95 71 $46
99304 Initial nursing facility care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 30 30 $92
99307 Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 10 minutes 19 17 $46

In context: peer comparison

Among 3 peers in Palo Alto General Practice Physician, average services per provider: 258. This provider delivers 4.5× the peer median.

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Karen Johnston's medical specialty?
Dr. Karen Johnston practices General Practice Physician in Palo Alto, CA.
Where does Dr. Karen Johnston practice?
Dr. Karen Johnston practices at 478 E Charleston RD, Palo Alto, CA 943064235. Office phone: 6503809149.
What is Dr. Karen Johnston's NPI?
Dr. Karen Johnston's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1326518325, issued by NPPES.
What procedures does Dr. Karen Johnston commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99308); Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99308); Initial nursing facility care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99304). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.