Richard Johnston, MD
NPI 1477839066 · Urology Physician · Tacoma, WA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Urology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Johnston, MD is a Urology Physician provider in Tacoma, WA (NPI 1477839066).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1477839066
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Urology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD60377570 (WA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
14 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,390 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 341 | $137 |
| Automated Urinalysis Test81003 | 296 | $2 |
| Ultrasound Measurement of Bladder Capacity After Voiding51798 | 114 | $13 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 86 | $9 |
| Psa (prostate Specific Antigen) Measurement, Total84153 | 86 | $18 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 73 | $95 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 19 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 242 | 71 |
| Finasteride | 149 | 42 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 101 | 94 |
| Solifenacin Succinate | 71 | 19 |
| Trimethoprim | 67 | 30 |
| Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprimbrand: Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim | 39 | 34 |
| Relugolix |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$894 across 30 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2011-10-26
- Last updated
- 2015-03-16
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Johnston's NPI number?
- Richard Johnston's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1477839066, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Johnston's specialty?
- Richard Johnston is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Urology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Johnston located?
- Richard Johnston's practice location on file with NPPES is 1708 Yakima Ave, Tacoma, WA 98405-5307.
- What is Richard Johnston's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Johnston is (206) 953-8079.
- Does Richard Johnston accept Medicare?
- Richard Johnston is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Johnston's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Johnston's NPI (1477839066) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2015-03-16.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.