Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Benjamin Johnson, M.D.
Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician (CMS: Anesthesiology) · Anesthesiology Physician · Knoxville, TN
- NPI 1982674164
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 53.7 / 100 · 2023
- 46 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
Operates at 2 locations .
- Primary practice
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1342 Papermill Pointe Way
Knoxville, TN 379091903
(865) 673-5000
fax (865) 588-5711 - Additional location
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2103 Forest Dr
Gray, TN 376158422
(865) 219-3506
fax (865) 330-6323 - Mailing address
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1326 Papermill Pointe Way
Knoxville, TN 379091903
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- January 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- April 2, 2020
- Year of graduation
- 1980 — 46 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207LP2900X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Tennessee #21653
- Medicaid
- TN #1511721
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1982674164. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
246
Distinct HCPCS
7
Medicare allowed
$36,954
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
J3301 |
Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg | 58 | 25 | $1 | |
J1100 |
Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg | 46 | 23 | $0 | |
64493 |
Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, single level | 32 | 23 | $234 | |
64494 |
Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, second level | 32 | 23 | $123 | |
64635 |
Destruction of lower or sacral spinal facet joint nerves using imaging guidance, single facet joint | 26 | 22 | $580 | |
64636 |
Destruction of lower or sacral spinal facet joint nerves using imaging guidance, each additional facet joint | 26 | 22 | $316 | |
99442 |
Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes | 26 | 26 | $83 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 8 peers in this city , average services per provider: 114. This provider delivers 2.2× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$472
Transactions
37
Manufacturers
6
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC | 15 | $168.86 | |
| Boston Scientific Corporation | 15 | $152.54 | |
| ABBVIE INC. | 2 | $52.34 | |
| Vertos Medical, Inc. | 2 | $37.38 | |
| Averitas Pharma Inc. | 2 | $36.60 | |
| SPR Therapeutics, Inc | 1 | $24.71 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
74
Patients
47
Total drug cost
$402
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meloxicam | Generic | 33 | 26 | $142 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | Generic | 27 | 21 | $124 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | Generic | 14 | 0 | $136 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Benjamin Johnson's medical specialty?
Dr. Benjamin Johnson practices Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician in Knoxville, TN.
Where does Dr. Benjamin Johnson practice?
Dr. Benjamin Johnson practices at 1342 Papermill Pointe Way, Knoxville, TN 379091903. Office phone: 8656735000.
What is Dr. Benjamin Johnson's NPI?
Dr. Benjamin Johnson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982674164, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Benjamin Johnson accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Benjamin Johnson accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Benjamin Johnson commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (HCPCS J3301); Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg (HCPCS J1100); Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, single level (HCPCS 64493). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.