2026 NPPES data Pharmacist NPI 1629647722 PHARMD
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BYRON JOHNSON, PHARMD

Pharmacist in FORREST CITY, Arkansas. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
40
Medicare Part D claims · 25 beneficiaries · Pharmacist avg: 135
Generic prescribing
67%
generic claims · 33% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

BYRON JOHNSON, PHARMD filed 40 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Pharmacist in FORREST CITY, Arkansas, prescribing 67% generic.

40
Part D claims, 2023
67%
generic prescribing

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) — no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

BYRON JOHNSON, PHARMD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

40 0th percentile higher than 0% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). This entry sits in this band. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Above this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about BYRON JOHNSON, PHARMD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/22/2021

NPI 1629647722

Primary specialty

Pharmacist

High-volume

290,447 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

40 70% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 135

Specialty distribution in Arkansas

How Pharmacist compares to other specialties among Arkansas providers

Arkansas providers

Pharmacist share within Arkansas

1. Pharmacist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Pharmacist share within Arkansas

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Pharmacist (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Pharmacist ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Pharmacist) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Pharmacist) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

BYRON JOHNSON, PHARMD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Pharmacist provider holding PHARMD credentials at 1132 N WASHINGTON ST, FORREST CITY, AR, 72335, with a listed phone of (870) 594-0760. NPI 1629647722 was issued on 06/22/2021. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what JOHNSON most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 40 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 25 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $6K in drug spend, split 33% brand-name and 67% generic by claim count. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Pharmacist is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 290,447 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 135 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

1132 N WASHINGTON ST
FORREST CITY, AR 72335

Provider Details

NPI 1629647722
Specialty Pharmacist
Credentials PHARMD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/22/2021

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

BYRON JOHNSON, PHARMD — brand share 33.0%
Specialty average (est.)

33% brand-name claims vs 67% generic, on 40 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

40
Total Claims
$6K
Total Drug Cost
25
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
40
Total Day Supply
445
Brand vs Generic
33% brand / 67% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$3K
Generic Drug Cost
$1K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
69.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.81

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Naloxone Hcl
16

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Pharmacist Overview

How BYRON JOHNSON, PHARMD fits within the Pharmacist landscape nationally.

290,447
Pharmacist Providers in US
56
States with Pharmacist
135
Avg Claims per Provider

BYRON JOHNSON, PHARMD's 40 claims are below the specialty average of 135.

Nearby Pharmacist Providers in Arkansas

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Arkansas, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as JOHNSON.

Compare Pharmacist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BYRON JOHNSON, PHARMD's specialty?
BYRON JOHNSON, PHARMD specializes in Pharmacist and practices in FORREST CITY, Arkansas. Credentials: PHARMD.
How much does BYRON JOHNSON, PHARMD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, BYRON JOHNSON, PHARMD wrote 40 Medicare Part D claims totaling $6K in drug costs for 25 beneficiaries.
Where is BYRON JOHNSON, PHARMD located?
BYRON JOHNSON, PHARMD is located at 1132 N WASHINGTON ST, FORREST CITY, AR, 72335. Phone: (870) 594-0760.
What is BYRON JOHNSON, PHARMD's NPI number?
BYRON JOHNSON, PHARMD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1629647722, issued on 06/22/2021.
Does BYRON JOHNSON, PHARMD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
BYRON JOHNSON, PHARMD's prescribing is 33% brand-name and 67% generic drugs by claim count, with $3K in brand drug costs.
How many Pharmacist providers are there in the US?
There are 290,447 Pharmacist providers across 56 states in the US. The average Pharmacist provider writes 135 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does BYRON JOHNSON, PHARMD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, BYRON JOHNSON, PHARMD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Naloxone Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does BYRON JOHNSON, PHARMD accept Medicare?
BYRON JOHNSON, PHARMD appears in CMS Medicare data with 40 Part D claims and 25 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify BYRON JOHNSON, PHARMD's credentials?
BYRON JOHNSON, PHARMD's NPI is 1629647722 with credentials PHARMD. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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