Laura Johnston, NP-C
NPI 1972078863 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Columbia, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Laura Johnston, NP-C is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Columbia, SC (NPI 1972078863).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1972078863
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- NP-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 22292 (SC)
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
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,057 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 356 | $70 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 254 | $8 |
| Complete Blood Cell Count (red Cells, White Blood Cell, Platelets), Automated Test and Automated Differential White Blood Cell Count85025 | 109 | $8 |
| Hemoglobin A1c Level83036 | 75 | $9 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 66 | $101 |
| Automated Urinalysis Test81003 | 49 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 89 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 138 | 35 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 129 | 43 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 127 | 41 |
| Lisinopril | 118 | 35 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 112 | 31 |
| Omeprazole | 98 | 34 |
| Metformin Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$61 across 1 record (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
- 2018-10-08
- Last updated
- 2020-11-09
- Certified
- 2020-11-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is Laura Johnston's NPI number?
- Laura Johnston's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972078863, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Laura Johnston's specialty?
- Laura Johnston is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Laura Johnston located?
- Laura Johnston's practice location on file with NPPES is 109 Barton Creek Ct, Columbia, SC 29229-8027.
- What is Laura Johnston's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Laura Johnston is (803) 256-2286.
- Does Laura Johnston accept Medicare?
- Laura Johnston is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Laura Johnston's NPI active?
- Yes — Laura Johnston's NPI (1972078863) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-11-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.