Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Karl Johsens, M.D.

Internal Medicine Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician · Santa Cruz, CA

  • NPI 1295948727
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 75.0 / 100 · 2023
  • 33 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1595 Soquel Dr Ste 340
Santa Cruz, CA 950651722
(831) 425-1279
fax (831) 425-3500

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2007 — 19 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 11, 2019
Year of graduation
1993 — 33 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207R00000X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
California #G84030 · California #G084030
Medicaid
CA #00G840300

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1295948727. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,557
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$169,841
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 546 194 $140
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 428 150 $99
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit 148 148 $142
93000 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report 135 129 $16
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes 78 52 $63
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine 58 58 $34
90662 Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free 56 56 $72
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 43 31 $196
99496 Transitional care management services for problem of high complexity 21 18 $250
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg 19 16 $8

In context: peer comparison

Among 10 peers in this city , average services per provider: 112. This provider delivers 14× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,517
Patients
421
Total drug cost
$28,847
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 221 55 $2,844
Rosuvastatin Calcium Generic 151 46 $4,003
Losartan Potassium Generic 131 36 $2,683
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 105 30 $1,195
Omeprazole Generic 99 33 $1,479
Tamsulosin Hcl Generic 99 34 $3,186
Levothyroxine Sodium Generic 95 24 $2,066
Escitalopram Oxalate Generic 91 25 $2,397
Metoprolol Succinate Generic 91 24 $2,070
Lorazepam Generic 81 20 $471

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Karl Johsens's medical specialty?
Dr. Karl Johsens practices Internal Medicine Physician in Santa Cruz, CA.
Where does Dr. Karl Johsens practice?
Dr. Karl Johsens practices at 1595 Soquel Dr Ste 340, Santa Cruz, CA 950651722. Office phone: 8314251279.
What is Dr. Karl Johsens's NPI?
Dr. Karl Johsens's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1295948727, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Karl Johsens accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Karl Johsens accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Karl Johsens commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit (HCPCS G0439). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.