Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Walter Johnston, M.D.

Surgery Physician (CMS: General Surgery) · Richardson, TX

  • NPI 1558312504
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 34 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
3600 Shire Blvd Ste 104
Richardson, TX 750822236
(972) 487-6400
fax (972) 487-1686

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
March 7, 2022
Year of graduation
1992 — 34 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208600000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Texas #J4238
Medicaid
TX #125237104

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1558312504. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
379
Distinct HCPCS
7
Medicare allowed
$54,039
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 109 53 $76
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 75 73 $125
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 68 56 $127
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 59 59 $110
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 37 28 $88
47563 Removal of gallbladder with x-ray study of bile ducts using an endoscope 16 16 $686
49505 Repair of groin hernia (5 years or older) 15 15 $466

In context: peer comparison

Among 6 peers in Richardson Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 55. This provider delivers 6.9× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$282
Transactions
10
Manufacturers
4
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Haemonetics Corporation 1 $118.85
Tela Bio, INC. 6 $87.24
Davol INC. 2 $57.09
Endomagnetics LTD 1 $19.02

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$282

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
47
Patients
46
Total drug cost
$1,175
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 35 34 $158
Naloxone Hcl Generic 12 12 $1,017

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Walter Johnston's medical specialty?
Dr. Walter Johnston practices Surgery Physician in Richardson, TX.
Where does Dr. Walter Johnston practice?
Dr. Walter Johnston practices at 3600 Shire Blvd Ste 104, Richardson, TX 750822236. Office phone: 9724876400.
What is Dr. Walter Johnston's NPI?
Dr. Walter Johnston's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1558312504, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Walter Johnston accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Walter Johnston accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Walter Johnston commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making (HCPCS 99222); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.