2026 NPPES data Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician NPI 1295753762 M.D.
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JAMES JOHNSON, M.D.

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician in MEMPHIS, Tennessee. 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
20
Medicare Part D claims · 12 beneficiaries · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician avg: 128
MIPS score
78.2552/100
▼ 5 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$14.42
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

JAMES JOHNSON, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 78.2552/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 20 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

78.2552/100
MIPS score · -5 vs avg
20
Part D claims, 2023
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

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.

JAMES JOHNSON, M.D.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

78 27th percentile higher than 27% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). This entry sits in this band. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Above this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

JAMES JOHNSON, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about JAMES JOHNSON, M.D.?

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/17/2006

NPI 1295753762

Primary specialty

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician

Mid-sized

5,062 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

20 84% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 128

MIPS final score

78.2552/100 4.844799999999992% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Tennessee

How Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician compares to other specialties among Tennessee providers

Tennessee providers

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician share within Tennessee

1. Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician share within Tennessee

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

JAMES JOHNSON, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
78.2552/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician) — 78.2552/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%78.3%
MIPS final score (Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician) — 78.2552/100 vs national avg 83.1

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).

JAMES JOHNSON, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 5180 PARK AVE, MEMPHIS, TN, 38119, with a listed phone of (901) 753-3766. NPI 1295753762 was issued on 07/17/2006. 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 20 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 12 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $796 in drug spend. 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 78.2552/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 64.8815), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 5,062 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 128 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

5180 PARK AVE
MEMPHIS, TN 38119

Provider Details

NPI 1295753762
Specialty Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/17/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

78.2552
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
64.8815
Quality

Reporting: Group practice

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 JAMES JOHNSON, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$14

Largest payer

Fidia Pharma USA 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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

20
Total Claims
$796
Total Drug Cost
12
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
26
Total Day Supply
715
Generic Drug Cost
$378

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.64

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician Overview

How JAMES JOHNSON, M.D. fits within the Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician landscape nationally.

5,062
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician Providers in US
52
States with Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician
128
Avg Claims per Provider

JAMES JOHNSON, M.D.'s 20 claims are below the specialty average of 128.

Nearby Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician Providers in Tennessee

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

Compare Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JAMES JOHNSON, M.D.'s specialty?
JAMES JOHNSON, M.D. specializes in Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician and practices in MEMPHIS, Tennessee. Credentials: M.D..
How much does JAMES JOHNSON, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JAMES JOHNSON, M.D. wrote 20 Medicare Part D claims totaling $796 in drug costs for 12 beneficiaries.
What is JAMES JOHNSON, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
JAMES JOHNSON, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 78.2552/100 (Quality: 64.8815). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is JAMES JOHNSON, M.D. located?
JAMES JOHNSON, M.D. is located at 5180 PARK AVE, MEMPHIS, TN, 38119. Phone: (901) 753-3766.
What is JAMES JOHNSON, M.D.'s NPI number?
JAMES JOHNSON, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1295753762, issued on 07/17/2006.
How many Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 5,062 Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician provider writes 128 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does JAMES JOHNSON, M.D. accept Medicare?
JAMES JOHNSON, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 20 Part D claims and 12 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JAMES JOHNSON, M.D.'s credentials?
JAMES JOHNSON, M.D.'s NPI is 1295753762 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.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
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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