Max Johnson, MD
NPI 1679559975 · Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician · Fargo, ND
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Max Johnson, MD is a Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician provider in Fargo, ND (NPI 1679559975).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1679559975
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 5573 (ND)
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
5,507 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 2,137 | $41 |
| Injection of Drug Into Eye67028 | 1,466 | $133 |
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 1,059 | $130 |
| Photography of the Retina92250 | 317 | $38 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 165 | $93 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 96 | $169 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 78 | 13 |
| Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexamethabrand: Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth | 41 | 28 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 25 | 15 |
| Timolol Maleate | 22 | — |
| Brimonidine Tartrate/Timololbrand: Brimonidine Tartrate-Timolol | 18 | — |
| Ketorolac Tromethamine | 18 | — |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 15 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$264 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
- 2005-12-19
- Last updated
- 2022-01-04
- Certified
- 2022-01-04
Frequently asked questions
- What is Max Johnson's NPI number?
- Max Johnson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679559975, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Max Johnson's specialty?
- Max Johnson is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Max Johnson located?
- Max Johnson's practice location on file with NPPES is 4450 31st Ave S Ste 200, Fargo, ND 58104-4556.
- What is Max Johnson's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Max Johnson is (701) 293-9829.
- Does Max Johnson accept Medicare?
- Max Johnson is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Max Johnson's NPI active?
- Yes — Max Johnson's NPI (1679559975) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-01-04.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.