Richard Johnston, MD
NPI 1518968759 · Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Saint Louis, MO
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Johnston, MD is a Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in Saint Louis, MO (NPI 1518968759).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1518968759
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- R5H37 (MO)
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
20 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
1,185 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 322 | $71 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 231 | $87 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 4 Or More Views73564 | 174 | $43 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 3 Views73562 | 112 | $31 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 80 | $122 |
| Replacement of Knee Joint, Both Sides of Knee27447 | 71 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 10 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Meloxicam | 222 | 97 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 162 | 145 |
| Pregabalin | 139 | 120 |
| Cefuroxime Axetilbrand: Cefuroxime | 127 | 70 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 40 | 30 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 25 | 18 |
| Celecoxib | 24 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$362 across 11 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
- 2005-08-10
- Last updated
- 2025-09-30
- Certified
- 2021-10-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Johnston's NPI number?
- Richard Johnston's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518968759, 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 Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Johnston located?
- Richard Johnston's practice location on file with NPPES is 3009 N Ballas Rd, Saint Louis, MO 63131-2322.
- What is Richard Johnston's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Johnston is (314) 514-3500.
- 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 (1518968759) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-09-30.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.