2026 NPPES data Infectious Disease Physician NPI 1992724603 M.D.
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CECILIA JOHNSTON, M.D.

Infectious Disease Physician in LUTHERVILLE, Maryland. 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 198 beneficiaries · Infectious Disease Physician avg: 816
Generic prescribing
89%
generic claims · 11% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$816.4
30 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: CECILIA JOHNSTON, M.D. is a Infectious Disease Physician ([object Object]) practicing in LUTHERVILLE, Maryland with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 2K claims across 198 beneficiaries — 11% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $816.4 across 30 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: CECILIA JOHNSTON, M.D. filed 2,290 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across LUTHERVILLE, Maryland. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

CECILIA JOHNSTON, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

CECILIA JOHNSTON, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/19/2006

NPI 1992724603

Primary specialty

Infectious Disease Physician

Mid-sized

8,292 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,290 181% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 816

Specialty distribution in Maryland

How Infectious Disease Physician compares to other specialties among Maryland providers

Maryland providers

Infectious Disease Physician share within Maryland

1. Infectious Disease Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Infectious Disease Physician share within Maryland

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Infectious Disease Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

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

Est. board-certified rate (Infectious Disease Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Infectious Disease Physician) — 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).

CECILIA JOHNSTON, M.D. is a Infectious Disease Physician provider practicing in LUTHERVILLE, Maryland, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1992724603. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

CECILIA JOHNSTON, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Infectious Disease Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 10753 FALLS RD STE 225, LUTHERVILLE, MD, 21093, with a listed phone of (410) 583-2618. NPI 1992724603 was issued on 07/19/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what JOHNSTON 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 2,290 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 198 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $208K in drug spend, split 11% brand-name and 89% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.0%. 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.

Infectious Disease Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 8,292 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 816 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

10753 FALLS RD STE 225
LUTHERVILLE, MD 21093

Provider Details

NPI 1992724603
Specialty Infectious Disease Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 07/19/2006

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for CECILIA JOHNSTON, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$816

Largest payer

UCB, Inc.

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

CECILIA JOHNSTON, M.D. — brand share 11.0%
Specialty average (est.)

11% brand-name claims vs 89% generic, on 2,290 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.

2,290
Total Claims
$208K
Total Drug Cost
198
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
5,571
Total Day Supply
161,162
Brand vs Generic
11% brand / 89% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$146K
Generic Drug Cost
$61K
Opioid Claims
22 (1.0% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
91

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.82
Gender Split
58% female / 42% male
Age Distribution
<65: 0, 65-74: 99, 75-84: 83, 85+: 16

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Atorvastatin Calcium
209
Amlodipine Besylate
131
Rosuvastatin Calcium
110
Losartan Potassium
79
Lisinopril
73
Metoprolol Succinate
58
Levothyroxine Sodium
57
Trazodone Hcl
56
Hydrochlorothiazide
51
Zolpidem Tartrate
46

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

Infectious Disease Physician Overview

How CECILIA JOHNSTON, M.D. fits within the Infectious Disease Physician landscape nationally.

8,292
Infectious Disease Physician Providers in US
54
States with Infectious Disease Physician
816
Avg Claims per Provider

CECILIA JOHNSTON, M.D.'s 2,290 claims are above the specialty average of 816.

Nearby Infectious Disease Physician Providers in Maryland

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

Compare Infectious Disease Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CECILIA JOHNSTON, M.D.'s specialty?
CECILIA JOHNSTON, M.D. specializes in Infectious Disease Physician and practices in LUTHERVILLE, Maryland. Credentials: M.D..
How much does CECILIA JOHNSTON, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CECILIA JOHNSTON, M.D. wrote 2,290 Medicare Part D claims totaling $208K in drug costs for 198 beneficiaries.
Where is CECILIA JOHNSTON, M.D. located?
CECILIA JOHNSTON, M.D. is located at 10753 FALLS RD STE 225, LUTHERVILLE, MD, 21093. Phone: (410) 583-2618.
What is CECILIA JOHNSTON, M.D.'s NPI number?
CECILIA JOHNSTON, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1992724603, issued on 07/19/2006.
Does CECILIA JOHNSTON, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
CECILIA JOHNSTON, M.D.'s prescribing is 11% brand-name and 89% generic drugs by claim count, with $146K in brand drug costs.
Does CECILIA JOHNSTON, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, CECILIA JOHNSTON, M.D. had 22 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.0%.
How many Infectious Disease Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 8,292 Infectious Disease Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Infectious Disease Physician provider writes 816 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does CECILIA JOHNSTON, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CECILIA JOHNSTON, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Amlodipine Besylate, Rosuvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CECILIA JOHNSTON, M.D. accept Medicare?
CECILIA JOHNSTON, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,290 Part D claims and 198 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CECILIA JOHNSTON, M.D.'s credentials?
CECILIA JOHNSTON, M.D.'s NPI is 1992724603 with credentials M.D.. 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.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

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

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