Richard Johnston, PA-C
NPI 1881177830 · Physician Assistant · Charlotte, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Johnston, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in Charlotte, NC (NPI 1881177830).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1881177830
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
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
7 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
721 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 | 205 | $104 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 144 | $59 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 69 | $74 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 3 Views73562 | 53 | $32 |
| X-Ray of Hip, 2-3 Views73502 | 52 | $35 |
| X-Ray of Joints, Multiple77077 | 44 | $37 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 20 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Meloxicam | 502 | 246 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 230 | 148 |
| Ondansetronbrand: Ondansetron Odt | 118 | 114 |
| Cefadroxil | 101 | 98 |
| Methylprednisolone | 85 | 72 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 83 | 54 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 73 | 30 |
| Gabapentin |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$418 across 4 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
- 2018-09-14
- Last updated
- 2018-09-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Johnston's NPI number?
- Richard Johnston's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1881177830, 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 Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Richard Johnston located?
- Richard Johnston's practice location on file with NPPES is 9848 N Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28262-5512.
- What is Richard Johnston's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Johnston is (704) 323-2000.
- 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 (1881177830) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-09-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.