Christopher Johnson, DNP, FNP-C
NPI 1679205744 · Nurse Practitioner · Hickory, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christopher Johnson, DNP, FNP-C is a Nurse Practitioner provider in Hickory, NC (NPI 1679205744).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1679205744
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- DNP, FNP-C
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 5016443 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
3 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
332 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 | 117 | $102 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 90 | $13 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 30 | $72 |
| Annual Alcohol Misuse Screening, 5 to 15 MinutesG0442 | 20 | $15 |
| Automated Urinalysis Test81003 | 18 | $2 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent Visit |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 34 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 87 | 34 |
| Lisinopril | 46 | 17 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 42 | 14 |
| Losartan Potassium | 40 | 18 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 40 | 16 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 39 | 18 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$830 across 41 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 321 Mulberry St SwLenoir, NC 28645-5720Phone: (828) 757-5100
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2022-06-28
- Last updated
- 2023-04-24
- Certified
- 2023-04-24
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christopher Johnson's NPI number?
- Christopher Johnson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679205744, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christopher Johnson's specialty?
- Christopher Johnson is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Christopher Johnson located?
- Christopher Johnson's practice location on file with NPPES is 1940 Briarwood Dr Ste a, Hickory, NC 28602-5497.
- What is Christopher Johnson's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christopher Johnson is (828) 732-5250.
- Does Christopher Johnson accept Medicare?
- Christopher Johnson is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christopher Johnson's NPI active?
- Yes — Christopher Johnson's NPI (1679205744) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-04-24.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.