Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Richard Johnston, M.D.
Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician (CMS: Sports Medicine) · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Atlanta, GA
- NPI 1871593160
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 90.8 / 100 · 2023
- 37 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
1800 Howell Mill RD Nw Ste 200
Atlanta, GA 303180917
(404) 352-1015
fax (404) 477-1176 - Mailing address
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900 Circle 75 Pkwy Se, Suite 1700
Atlanta, GA 303393035
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- July 2005 — 21 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- June 3, 2020
- Year of graduation
- 1989 — 37 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207XX0005X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Georgia #033606
- Medicaid (3)
- GA #000656631H · GA #000656631G · GA #000656631I
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1871593160. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
1,976
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$106,663
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
J1100 |
Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg | 776 | 122 | $0 | |
J1030 |
Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg | 172 | 120 | $8 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 167 | 121 | $90 | |
20610 |
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | 127 | 79 | $74 | |
20611 |
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance | 119 | 73 | $109 | |
J7324 |
Hyaluronan or derivative, orthovisc, for intra-articular injection, per dose | 92 | 23 | $126 | |
73562 |
X-ray of knee, 3 views | 80 | 68 | $40 | |
99203 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes | 78 | 78 | $111 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 75 | 69 | $127 | |
73030 |
X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views | 70 | 65 | $35 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 7 peers in Atlanta Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician, average services per provider: 203. This provider delivers 9.7× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$103
Transactions
4
Manufacturers
4
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated | 1 | $30.57 | |
| Siemens Medical Solutions USA, INC. | 1 | $27.81 | |
| Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated | 1 | $24.22 | |
| DePuy Synthes Sales INC. | 1 | $20.14 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
704
Patients
391
Total drug cost
$2,609
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meloxicam | Generic | 510 | 231 | $1,446 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 50 | 41 | $410 |
| Ibuprofen | Generic | 32 | 29 | $156 |
| Ondansetron Hcl | Generic | 31 | 31 | $121 |
| Methocarbamol | Generic | 24 | 19 | $111 |
| Tramadol Hcl | Generic | 21 | 17 | $89 |
| Naproxen | Generic | 18 | 12 | $180 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | Generic | 18 | 11 | $97 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Richard Johnston's medical specialty?
Dr. Richard Johnston practices Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician in Atlanta, GA.
Where does Dr. Richard Johnston practice?
Dr. Richard Johnston practices at 1800 Howell Mill RD Nw Ste 200, Atlanta, GA 303180917. Office phone: 4043521015.
What is Dr. Richard Johnston's NPI?
Dr. Richard Johnston's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871593160, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Richard Johnston accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Richard Johnston accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Richard Johnston commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg (HCPCS J1100); Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg (HCPCS J1030); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.