Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Richard Johnston, MD

Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Saint Louis, MO

  • NPI 1518968759
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 79.1 / 100 · 2023
  • 41 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
3009 N Ballas RD, Dept Orthopaedic Surgery, Ste 320
Saint Louis, MO 631312322
(314) 514-3500
fax (314) 300-0835
Mailing address
Po Box 7412011
Chicago, IL 606742011

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
August 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
September 30, 2025
Year of graduation
1985 — 41 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207XS0114X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Missouri #R5H37
Medicaid
MO #203174206

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1518968759. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
6,318
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$255,720
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
J3304 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, preservative-free, extended-release, microsphere formulation, 1 mg 3,296 42 $17
J7318 Hyaluronan or derivative, durolane, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg 1,680 16 $6
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 289 161 $72
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg 206 117 $8
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 191 146 $89
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views 167 158 $46
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views 119 105 $31
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 84 80 $126
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee 79 73 $1,267
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 67 67 $111

In context: peer comparison

Among 7 peers in Saint Louis Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 205. This provider delivers 31× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$362
Transactions
11
Manufacturers
8
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Davol INC. 2 $185.13
DePuy Synthes Sales INC. 2 $39.48
Bioventus LLC 2 $37.21
Stryker Corporation 1 $31.80
Heron Therapeutics, INC. 1 $20.88
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated 1 $17.32
Fidia Pharma USA INC. 1 $16.18
Ferring Pharmaceuticals INC. 1 $13.79

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$362

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
799
Patients
535
Total drug cost
$6,312
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Oxycodone Hcl Generic 188 138 $1,241
Meloxicam Generic 176 95 $1,139
Cefuroxime (Cefuroxime Axetil) Brand 142 83 $804
Pregabalin Generic 100 91 $1,409
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 31 26 $277
Tramadol Hcl Generic 31 22 $107
Ondansetron Odt (Ondansetron) Brand 24 22 $199
Diclofenac Sodium Generic 20 0 $311
Pantoprazole Sodium Generic 20 18 $174
Dexamethasone Generic 17 14 $62

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 Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in Saint Louis, MO.
Where does Dr. Richard Johnston practice?
Dr. Richard Johnston practices at 3009 N Ballas RD, Saint Louis, MO 631312322. Office phone: 3145143500.
What is Dr. Richard Johnston's NPI?
Dr. Richard Johnston's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518968759, 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, triamcinolone acetonide, preservative-free, extended-release, microsphere formulation, 1 mg (HCPCS J3304); Hyaluronan or derivative, durolane, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg (HCPCS J7318); Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (HCPCS 20610). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.