Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Paul Johnson, M.D.

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician · Knoxville, TN

  • NPI 1790752970
  • MIPS 91.5 / 100 · 2023
  • 20 yrs on file
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
629 Kenesaw Ave
Knoxville, TN 379196660
(865) 250-9420

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
March 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
February 3, 2025
Specialty taxonomy
207X00000X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Tennessee #MD26983 · Tennessee #26983

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1790752970. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,940
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$328,174
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 760 381 $117
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views 439 269 $37
72148 Mri scan of lower spinal canal without contrast 104 104 $115
22614 Fusion of additional segment of spine 101 42 $348
63048 Partial removal of spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves, each additional segment 78 34 $188
72040 X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views 78 55 $36
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 73 73 $155
72170 X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views 53 25 $25
22612 Fusion of spine in lower back 47 47 $1,432
63047 Partial removal of spine bone with release of lower spinal cord and/or nerves, 1 segment 47 47 $499

In context: peer comparison

Among 20 peers in this city , average services per provider: 112. This provider delivers 17× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$142
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Medtronic, Inc. 1 $141.94

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$142

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
330
Patients
256
Total drug cost
$1,749
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Prednisone Generic 110 100 $475
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) Brand 87 76 $890
Meloxicam Generic 78 57 $236
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl Generic 31 23 $64
Methocarbamol Generic 12 0 $38
Tizanidine Hcl Generic 12 0 $45

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Paul Johnson's medical specialty?
Dr. Paul Johnson practices Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in Knoxville, TN.
Where does Dr. Paul Johnson practice?
Dr. Paul Johnson practices at 629 Kenesaw Ave, Knoxville, TN 379196660. Office phone: 8652509420.
What is Dr. Paul Johnson's NPI?
Dr. Paul Johnson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1790752970, issued by NPPES.
What procedures does Dr. Paul Johnson commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views (HCPCS 72100); Mri scan of lower spinal canal without contrast (HCPCS 72148). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.