Kara Johnson, MD
NPI 1578708228 · Pulmonary Disease Physician · Fargo, ND
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pulmonary Disease · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kara Johnson, MD is a Pulmonary Disease Physician provider in Fargo, ND (NPI 1578708228).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1578708228
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pulmonary Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 49759 (MN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
17 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
1,678 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Test to Examine How Well the Lungs Exchange Gases94729 | 425 | $8 |
| Test to Measure Expiratory Airflow and Volume94010 | 340 | $8 |
| Test to Determine Lung Volumes Using Sensors94726 | 228 | $11 |
| Test to Measure Expiratory Airflow and Volume Changes Before and After Medication Administration94060 | 189 | $10 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 169 | $93 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 79 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 35 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | 218 | 96 |
| Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanterbrand: Trelegy Ellipta | 185 | 37 |
| Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterolbrand: Fluticasone-Salmeterol | 113 | 28 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 108 | 49 |
| Azithromycin | 106 | 34 |
| Fluticasone/Vilanterolbrand: Breo Ellipta | 102 | 20 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$191 across 3 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
- 2008-12-10
- Last updated
- 2022-04-04
- Certified
- 2022-04-04
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kara Johnson's NPI number?
- Kara Johnson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578708228, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kara Johnson's specialty?
- Kara Johnson is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pulmonary Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Kara Johnson located?
- Kara Johnson's practice location on file with NPPES is 801 Broadway N, Fargo, ND 58102-3641.
- What is Kara Johnson's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kara Johnson is (701) 234-2524.
- Does Kara Johnson accept Medicare?
- Kara Johnson is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kara Johnson's NPI active?
- Yes — Kara Johnson's NPI (1578708228) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-04-04.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.