Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Kara Johnson, MD
Pulmonary Disease Physician (CMS: Pulmonary Disease) · Internal Medicine Physician · Fargo, ND
- NPI 1578708228
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 83.0 / 100 · 2023
- 20 yrs in practice
- Licensed in 2 states
- Female
- Solo practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
801 Broadway N
Fargo, ND 581023641
(701) 234-2524
fax (701) 234-2021 - Mailing address
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Po Box 2168
Fargo, ND 581072168
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- December 2008 — 18 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- April 4, 2022
- Year of graduation
- 2006 — 20 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RP1001X — NUCC code
- State licenses (2)
- North Dakota #12817 · Minnesota #49759
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1578708228. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
1,971
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$71,653
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
94729 |
Test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases | 498 | 475 | $9 | |
94010 |
Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume | 419 | 397 | $8 | |
94726 |
Test to determine lung volumes using sensors | 235 | 232 | $12 | |
94060 |
Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume changes before and after medication administration | 198 | 197 | $10 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 173 | 135 | $95 | |
94618 |
Test for exercise-induced lung stress | 107 | 105 | $22 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 81 | 77 | $64 | |
99291 |
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes | 68 | 34 | $205 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 47 | 47 | $127 | |
99222 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | 24 | 24 | $127 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 3 peers in this city , average services per provider: 78. This provider delivers 25× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$191
Transactions
3
Manufacturers
3
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| INTUITIVE SURGICAL, INC. | 1 | $107.15 | |
| SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC | 1 | $57.48 | |
| Baxter Healthcare | 1 | $25.94 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
1,153
Patients
392
Total drug cost
$430,041
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | Generic | 162 | 80 | $1,194 |
| Trelegy Ellipta (Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter) | Brand | 114 | 36 | $109,552 |
| Montelukast Sodium | Generic | 102 | 26 | $1,797 |
| Albuterol Sulfate Hfa (Albuterol Sulfate) | Brand | 93 | 46 | $4,641 |
| Azithromycin | Generic | 84 | 29 | $3,364 |
| Breo Ellipta (Fluticasone/Vilanterol) | Brand | 80 | 25 | $50,526 |
| Symbicort (Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate) | Brand | 77 | 20 | $44,896 |
| Incruse Ellipta (Umeclidinium Bromide) | Brand | 72 | 17 | $37,831 |
| Advair Diskus (Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterol) | Brand | 64 | 16 | $46,750 |
| Spiriva Respimat (Tiotropium Bromide) | Brand | 61 | 14 | $49,141 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Kara Johnson's medical specialty?
Dr. Kara Johnson practices Pulmonary Disease Physician in Fargo, ND.
Where does Dr. Kara Johnson practice?
Dr. Kara Johnson practices at 801 Broadway N, Fargo, ND 581023641. Office phone: 7012342524.
What is Dr. Kara Johnson's NPI?
Dr. Kara Johnson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578708228, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Kara Johnson accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Kara Johnson accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Kara Johnson commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases (HCPCS 94729); Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume (HCPCS 94010); Test to determine lung volumes using sensors (HCPCS 94726). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.