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

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1800 Howell Mill RD Nw Ste 200
Atlanta, GA 303180917
(404) 352-1015
fax (404) 477-1176
Mailing address
900 Circle 75 Pkwy Se, Suite 1700
Atlanta, GA 303393035

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
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

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

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

CMS Provider Utilization
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

CMS Open Payments
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

Food and Beverage
$103

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
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

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
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.