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

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
801 Broadway N
Fargo, ND 581023641
(701) 234-2524
fax (701) 234-2021
Mailing address
Po Box 2168
Fargo, ND 581072168

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
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

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

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

CMS Provider Utilization
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

CMS Open Payments
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

Food and Beverage
$133
Education
$57

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
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

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
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.